Secular Alternatives to 12-Step are Now the LawSecular Alternatives to 12-Step are Now the Law
SMART Recovery® Podcast
Courts everywhere have mandated that secular, evidence-based addiction treatments, like SMART Recovery, must be offered to individuals as alternatives to 12-Step and other faith-based programs, if they so choose. Much of this is largely...
26:50•14 Jun 2022
Championing Secular Recovery: Sarah Levin's Fight for Evidence-Based Alternatives
“People just don’t know, and I think a lot of folks who work in the space of substance use disorder and harm reduction are very interested in just addressing solving the problem and finding every tool in the toolbox.”
Ever wondered how secular addiction recovery programs are gaining ground against traditional 12-step approaches? In this episode of the SMART Recovery® Podcast, Sarah Levin, founder of Secular Strategies, dives into the new law that mandates the offering of evidence-based treatments alongside faith-based programs. Levin, an advocate for religious freedom and the separation of church and state, shares her journey and the impact of her work on expanding options for those battling addiction.
She highlights the significance of empowering non-religious individuals and religious minorities by providing them with alternatives like SMART Recovery. Levin discusses the crucial role of federal funding in tackling substance use disorders and how states can utilize these resources to broaden access to self-empowering, secular programs. She also touches on the benefits of medication-assisted treatment for those without nearby meetings. The episode wraps up with a call-to-action, urging listeners to explore grant opportunities and expand access to these transformative programs.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the evolving landscape of addiction recovery and the importance of offering diverse, inclusive options.
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