Dr. Richard Baum discusses using SMART Recovery in adolescent SUD treatment at the SMART Recovery Annual Conference in Cincinnati.

1. Use of SMART with Adolescents
Richard L. Baum, EdD, LICDC-CS

2. USE OF SMART PRINCIPLES
Adapting Principles to Adolescents
•Building Motivation – includes working with parents
•Coping with Urges – includes a change in primary peers
•Problem Solving – overcoming limits in Executive Functioning
•Lifestyle Balance – developing healthy alternative activities

3. Using the SMART Program
Connecting with local treatment programs
At Adolescent Substance Abuse Programs in Cincinnati
•Owner approached known SMART Facilitators
•Encouraged SMART to consider an on site meeting
•SMART provided a very relatable facilitator(s)
•ASAP staff recommends that adolescent clients see SMART
as an equal recovery option to other MHO options

4. ASAP uses The Stages of Change (Prochaska)
• Precontemplation – Where most clients begin
• Contemplation – Accepting that clients weigh advantages and
disadvantages and are encouraged to do a cost/benefit analysis.
• Preparation/(Determination) – recognition of personal
responsibility and the ability to change.
• Action - Seeking new ways of handling addictive thought and
actions. Starting MHO
• Maintenance – Active engagement in recovery process
• Relapse/Recovery – Regaining a life worth living

5. Where Do We Go From Here
At ASAP, we have seen a growth in SMART attendance
and an interest in continuing to attend meetings after
graduation.
As a CBT treatment program, we have integrated basic
SMART principles into the treatment program so
adolescents are familiar with the ‘jargon’