New times for Smart

The Smart Recovery Group that has been meeting at Woy Woy since the beginning of February has new meeting times.

The group now meets from 10am to 11.30am every Friday at the Peninsula Community Centre.

"SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training and is a facilitated self-help group for people who have an alcohol or other drug problem," Smart organiser Ms Carolyn Carter said.

"The program is based on the principles of cognitive behaviour therapy which means that it focuses on the here and now.

"The emphasis is on how people, who have experienced or who are experiencing alcohol or other drug dependency, can change their habits associated with this.

"The meetings are open meetings and there is no need for people to book if they wish to attend."

More information can be found at www.smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au or by telephoning the Alcohol and Drug Information Service on 1800 422 599.

Press release, 9 May 2007 Carolyn Carter, Smart Recovery