Support groups are a cornerstone of recovery, and there are many different types to meet different needs. Mountainside offers in-person and virtual support groups, and there are al2-step and other recovery groups
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a science-based, self-empowering, and secular program designed to help individuals overcome substance use and various behavioral addictions. This non-12-step approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a 4-Point Program (Motivation, Coping with Urges, Managing Thoughts/Feelings/Behaviors, and Lifestyle Balance) to provide practical, evidence-based recovery tools. By focusing on behavioral […]
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based, 12-step program for addiction recovery, established by Jimmy Kinnon in 1953 as an inclusive fellowship for all substance addictions. The program is spiritual, not religious, embracing a “Higher Power” and providing various free, voluntary-participation meetings (open and closed) where members can share their experience, strength, and hope. Are […]
Discover how the Wharf Rats are creating a safer space for music lovers in recovery who might have avoided concerts out of fear of endangering their sobriety.
