Subject: News & Views: April 2022

What An Eventful Month!

Dr. Nora Volkow Recap

Advancing Pragmatic Approaches to Addiction Treatment and Recovery

Earlier this month, Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of NIDA, spoke at the inaugural Jonathan von Breton Memorial Lecture Series. Her presentation was an eye-opening and informative master class in how NIDA-funded research programs and initiatives are yielding scientifically quantifiable results in addiction prevention, treatment, and aftercare. If you were not able to attend, you can now watch the full presentation.

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Bridging the Gap Between Treatment and Recovery

As a follow-up to Dr. Volkow’s presentation, SMART was able to sit down with two of NIDA’s top researchers and discuss research advancements in the field of addiction treatment. Dr. Wilson Compton, Deputy Director of NIDA, and Dr. Will Aklin, Director of the Behavioral Therapy Development Program, appeared together on the podcast.

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Dr. Tom Horvath's Review

The Perfect Should Not be the

Enemy of the Good

Dr. Tom Horvath, co-founder of SMART Recovery, responds in this interview to Dr. Nora Volkow's opinion piece in Health Affairs Magazine. Many in the recovery community consider the opinion piece to be a significant challenge to standard wisdom and old assumptions in the treatment of addicted individuals. He discusses the article’s impact and how it might change the conversation for the better.

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The Final Days to Take on Addiction

Help Smash the Stigma

We're in the final few days of the first annual Take on Addiction campaign. People have run, walked, yoga'd, and more, all in the name of smashing the stigma of addiction. We have almost reached our $50,000 goal! Help support this global initiative by making a donation by April 30!

Final Days to Support Take on Addiction

Volunteer Month

Recognition and Appreciation

As Volunteer Month 2022 comes to a close, let’s review how we’ve honored the very heart of our organization—our volunteers. There was the kickoff townhall, advanced training sessions, scholarship applications, and the new Volunteer Recognition program. Thank you to all of the people who continue to bring SMART to those who need it and remember to #stayconnected!

In Other SMART News

volunteers Needed

Alcohol Research Study

SMART Recovery is partnering with researchers from the University of New Mexico for a study on alcohol recovery. Using the PERMA Model, Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishments, they will evaluate the profiles among individuals who self-identify as being in recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD) to help bridge the gap between the fields of positive psychology and addiction.

Study participants:

Must be 18+
Must take the two online surveys in English
Must identify as being in recovery from an alcohol use disorder
Will receive Amazon gift cards totaling $30

The study is open until Monday, May 16, 2022, or when 250 participants have signed up.

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Facilitator Spotlight

Rob Russo

Rob Russo (RobR62) found SMART Recovery several years ago and immediately clicked with the program. Six months in, he took the facilitator training, and now he facilitates three SROL meetings a week. Rob provides a space for others to connect and learn from one another in their paths to recovery.

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