Originally developed by a grant by the Community Coalition for Teens in Greenfield, Massachusetts, then expanded via a grant from Juvenile Justice in Australia, this Handbook for Teens and Youth takes the reader through the SMART Recovery 4-Point Program and tools in a captivating manner, including increased graphics and visual appeal. You need to sign up for our Messageboard to get access to the online meetings! The meetings are facilitated by experienced and compassionate volunteers, who help guide discussion, while providing a safe and welcoming environment for youth to work on recovery. SMART Recovery meetings are practical, open discussion forums where youth can ask questions, bring up topics, and learn real-world applications for SMART tools. It provides a safe environment for both peer support and guidance from experienced and trained volunteers. This is a place where young people can discuss issues related to recovery, and share ideas and strategies for things like peer pressure, dealing with urges, and managing upsets.
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– Supported by professional Volunteer Advisors- SMART Recovery is recognized by NIDA and other agencies – Run by qualified volunteers who are SMART members themselves – A message board for any questions, issues, or discussions – Topic-based meetings, which encourage discussion – Accepted by many courts as required meeting attendance – Provides tools for all stages of recovery Key Points of the Teen & Youth Addiction Recovery Program This is where you learn to maintain your sobriety by figuring out what’s important to you, setting goals, and finding interests. This is where you find NEW ways of dealing with sadness, anger, and other upsets, instead of using. Point 3- Managing Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors People can learn to control their response to their urges or even forget about them completely.
Urges happen! SMART Recovery can help you to deal with these urges and understand why you have them. This is where you find your REASONS to change, and the motivation to keep going! Point 1- Building and Maintaining Motivation SMART Recovery approaches teen addiction with a 4-Point Program that uses a variety of tools and techniques:
SMART Recovery is a self-help program that offers a place where teens can get together to try to look into and change behaviors that hurts themselves and others like smoking, drinking, fighting and using drugs, to name a few. Note: Also, see our Young Adult Outreach Program Leave the hassles and baggage of addiction behind, and work to claim your own life! SMART Recovery provides tools and resources YOU have the power to change YOUR behaviors. SMART Recovery can help you take CONTROL of your life. The SMART Recovery Teen & Youth Support ProgramĪddiction Recovery Help for Teens and Young AdultsĪre drugs, alcohol, or other behaviors getting in the way of what you really want?Īre you feeling pressured by parents, friends, and others?
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