Developing choice in peer-support: how alcohol services can support SMART Recovery
This manual aims to provide guidance to alcohol services and others working with alcohol misusing clients as to how they can help the establishment and development of SMART Recovery groups in their area.
Based on learning from the Alcohol Concern SMART Recovery project this practical manual includes a description of how the project developed, along with discussion on what worked well in the project and what worked less well. The project was based on a peer-led model, with service users taking on the role of SMART meeting facilitators.
The project was focused on alcohol as opposed to other substances but SMART Recovery benefits people with any addictive substance or behaviour. The experience and advice in this manual is applicable to those working with all substance misusing clients.
This manual provides invaluable practical advice and resources for anyone who wishes to support the establishment of SMART Recovery meetings in their area.
