Welcome to today’s show!

WHAT WE’LL LEARN:

• Bill talks about his drinking becoming a problem at age 40 but it wasn’t until his 50’s that he reached out for help
• What Bill found helpful regarding the intensive outpatient program structure
• What Bill felt was scary about going to a support group for the first time
• Bill goes through the motivational tools found in Smart Recovery
• Bill’s wife receives a  diagnosis of stage 4 cancer and he explained how the program helped him with those intense feelings like morning the loss of a  loved one
• Bill talks about how one can tell if SMART is right for you
• How does one’s faith or religious belief system fit into Smart Recovery
• What Bill’s message is to family members who struggle with a loved one battling addiction

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• www.smartrecovery.org (check out the meeting locator)
• Friends and Family Meetings
• A.I.R. Private Facebook Group 

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