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SMART Recovery Treatment Programs

SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) offers a science-based alternative to 12-step programs, focusing on self-empowerment, motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts and behaviors, and balanced living.

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Scottsdale Recovery II LLC
Paradise Valley, AZ

Scottsdale Recovery II LLC, located in Paradise Valley, AZ, provides inpatient detox services for both adults and young adults aiming to overcome substance use issues. The center features round-the-clock inpatient care designed around 12-step support, short intervention techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Offering specialized programs for those dealing with both mental health challenges and substance use disorders, Scottsdale Recovery II LLC serves both men and women. The facility's dedication to high-quality care and personalized treatment plans ensures it is a key support system for individuals ready to start their journey toward recovery.

Sierra Tucson
Tucson, AZ

Sierra Tucson, situated in Tucson, Arizona, provides extensive support for adults and young adults dealing with substance use issues alongside mental health challenges. The center features inpatient detox services and various treatment programs, including targeted assistance for individuals with past trauma or experiences of sexual abuse. With an emphasis on 12-step programs, anger management, and short-term interventions, Sierra Tucson serves both men and women, including active military members. Renowned for its exceptional care and personalized treatment plans, this center stands out as a leading option for individuals in need of empathetic rehabilitation solutions.

SMC Recovery LLC
Scottsdale, AZ

Located in Scottsdale, AZ, SMC Recovery LLC delivers targeted treatment solutions for individuals grappling with substance use issues, including both adults and young adults. The center offers a variety of programs, such as intensive outpatient treatment, standard outpatient services, and options that include methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatments. SMC Recovery LLC emphasizes tailored care through methods like 12-step facilitation, anger management, and brief interventions, catering to the unique needs of each client. Additionally, the facility is recognized for its focus on gender-specific treatment for both men and women. For those seeking a rehabilitation center that prioritizes a customized approach to addiction recovery with diverse specialized offerings, SMC Recovery LLC may be an ideal option.

Scottsdale Providence
Scottsdale, AZ

Situated in Scottsdale, AZ, Scottsdale Providence delivers an extensive array of services for those battling addiction. This center features detoxification, treatment for substance use disorders, transitional housing, halfway house accommodations, and sober living arrangements. Scottsdale Providence offers various treatment modalities, including intensive outpatient programs, outpatient care, and day treatment options, serving adults and young adults regardless of gender. What sets this facility apart is its targeted programs for adult men, adult women, and individuals who have faced intimate partner violence. By employing methods such as 12-step support, brief interventions, and cognitive behavioral therapy, Scottsdale Providence provides personalized, high-quality care to meet each client's unique requirements.

Silver Sands Recovery

Silver Sands Recovery in Prescott, AZ, provides thorough addiction treatment and expert support for individuals facing dual diagnoses of mental health conditions. This center offers structured outpatient services, incorporating 12-step principles, cognitive behavioral strategies, and techniques for managing anger. Emphasizing supportive transitional housing and sober living options, Silver Sands Recovery serves adult men and women, along with young adults. Their specialized care for co-occurring disorders guarantees personalized treatment plans. Opt for Silver Sands Recovery for effective, gender-tailored care in a peaceful Arizona location.

Sierra at Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ

Sierra at Scottsdale, situated in Scottsdale, AZ, provides targeted care for adults and young adults grappling with substance use disorders alongside significant mental health or emotional challenges. The center offers a range of treatment intensities, including intensive outpatient, standard outpatient, and partial hospitalization. Their therapeutic approach emphasizes anger management, brief interventions, and cognitive behavioral therapy, all customized to each individual's specific requirements. Specialized programs are available for active duty military personnel, adult men, and adult women. This facility caters to all genders, delivering expert rehabilitation services within a nurturing setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

About SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a science-based mutual support program founded in 1994 as an alternative to 12-step programs. Using cognitive-behavioral and motivational approaches, SMART empowers individuals with practical tools and techniques for overcoming addiction. Meetings are free, available worldwide both in-person and online, and address all types of addictions.

The SMART 4-Point Program

SMART Recovery focuses on four essential points:

  • Point 1: Building Motivation: Identifying reasons for change, exploring costs and benefits, setting goals, strengthening commitment
  • Point 2: Coping with Urges: Managing cravings using techniques like urge surfing, distraction, delay, and challenging irrational beliefs
  • Point 3: Managing Thoughts, Feelings, Behaviors: Using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to challenge irrational beliefs and develop rational thinking
  • Point 4: Living a Balanced Life: Creating healthy, values-based lifestyle supporting recovery without extreme deprivation or indulgence

SMART Tools and Techniques

SMART teaches specific, practical tools including Cost-Benefit Analysis for decision-making, ABC tool (Activating event, Beliefs, Consequences) for understanding emotional and behavioral responses, DISARM (Destructive Images and Self-talk Awareness and Refusal Method) for managing urges, and Hierarchy of Values for making decisions aligned with what matters most. These evidence-based techniques come from cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Key Differences from 12-Step Programs

SMART emphasizes self-empowerment rather than powerlessness, uses science-based rather than spiritual approaches, doesn't require labels or lifetime attendance, addresses all addictions together rather than separately, employs facilitators rather than sponsors, and supports various recovery goals including abstinence or moderation (though abstinence is generally recommended for substance addiction). Some people benefit from both SMART and 12-step approaches.

Accessibility and Format

SMART meetings are available in-person globally and online 24/7, making support accessible regardless of location or schedule. Online meetings are particularly valuable for those in rural areas, with mobility limitations, or preferring anonymity. Meetings typically last 90 minutes, are facilitated by trained volunteers, and focus on teaching tools and applying them to participant concerns through collaborative problem-solving.

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Medically ReviewedUpdated: January 2026
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