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Psychedelic Medicine, Cutting Down on Cannabis, and Ambivalence

Note: welcome to SMART TAKES, our new look monthly newsletter! We changed the name, cleaned up the format, and made a commitment to offering research news in every issue. Feedback welcome. Enjoy!

Podcast
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: Research and Practice

Dr. Michael DeMarco is a licensed mental health and family therapist and has pursued additional training in the use of psychedelic medicines for those struggling with substance use disorders. He emphasizes that there has been a significant amount of research about the use of Ketamine and other medications over the course of decades, and it's important to know how to put such research in an appropriate context.

In this podcast, Michael talks about his own interest in the recovery ecosystem and the journey he has embarked on in the pursuit of helping others. He also relates his extensive background in cognitive behavioral therapy to his current Ketamine-assisted therapy practice.

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INQUIRING MINDS...
Taking a harm reduction approach to cannabis consumption is attracting attention as more states legalize recreational use.

This article from The Recovery Research Institute reports on a combination of data from seven clinical trials of Cannabis Use Disorder. The conclusion is that it takes a significant reduction in use to demonstrate positive effects.

Blog
If you choose to not decide, you have still made a choice.

[Guest Blog by SMART Facilitator Rick Kuplinski]

Old-school rockers might recognize this lyric from the song Freewill by the iconic band Rush: “If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” Hearing that song recently reminded me of how we sometimes sabotage our progress in addressing addiction by delay and indecision. First, let’s clearly define ambivalence. Many people (me included) confuse ambivalence as meaning the same as apathy, i.e., we think being ambivalent means not having an opinion or not caring about something...

Blog Series
Empowered Communities Across the U.S.

As we get ready for our 2025 conference, enjoy these vignettes of communities across the U.S. where SMART is part of building a strong recovery network for all. Click on a city to read their story:

Charlotte, Las Vegas, Mankato, Fayetteville, San Diego

SMART Recovery USA’s National Conference will be held April 3-4, 2025 at the Hilton Charlotte Airport Hotel in Charlotte, NC.

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This year's theme is Building Communities of Empowerment. Building on last year's conference, we intend to highlight how SMART can be at the forefront of building communities of empowerment at the local level. We have an unprecedented opportunity to make the promise of multiple pathways a reality today in more and more diverse communities.

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