Are relapse and recycling needed for recovery? Who better to answer this question than Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D., the co-creator of the Stages of Change model? In this highly informative presentation, Dr. DiClemente discusses relapse models, recycling and relapse, how they fit together, and the need to rethink the term “relapse.”

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the declaration of the War on Drugs, what has been accomplished? What can we do better? What role do recovery support services such as SMART Recovery play in long-term recovery and the ongoing effort to effectively address the addiction epidemic? John F. Kelly, Ph.D., discusses these questions and much more.

Words matter to Richard Saitz, M.D., who edits medical journals and publications for accuracy surrounding addiction terminology. In this talk, Dr. Saitz discusses substance use disorders as health conditions; how language promotes stigma and affects policy and care; and the emergence of accurate, non-stigmatizing terminology.

Watch Nadene Lee, Chairperson, and Kim McCreanor, Executive Officer of SMART Recovery International, provide an update on the governing body of the global SMART Recovery organisation.

On a recent trip to Singapore, SMART Recovery International Executive Officer Kim McCreanor had the opportunity to visit We Care Community Services.  

In 2019 SMART Recovery reached two major milestones, entering its 25th year and holding more than 3000 meetings worldwide.

Best program you’ve never heard of.

A special message from Kim McCreanor, executive officer of SMART Recovery International.