SMART
I saw this on the MarriedtoaSexAddict.com site, and I'm intrigued. I'm personally not a proponent of 12-Step Programs for sex addicts. If this alternative is showing signs of being successful, I'm all for it.
4-Point Program
The SMART Recovery 4-Point Program offers tools and techniques for each program point:
Building and Maintaining Motivation
Coping with Urges
Managing Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors
Living a Balanced Life
Approach
Teaches self-empowerment and self-reliance.
Provides meetings that are educational, supportive and include open discussions.
Encourages individuals to recover from addiction and alcohol abuse and live satisfying lives.
Teaches techniques for self-directed change.
Supports the scientifically informed use of psychological treatments and legally prescribed psychiatric and addiction medication.
Works on substance abuse, alcohol abuse, addiction and drug abuse as complex maladaptive behaviors with possible physiological factors.
Evolves as scientific knowledge in addiction recovery evolves.
Differs from Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and other 12-step programs.
Recognition
SMART Recovery is a recognized resource for substance abuse and addiction recovery by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Center for Health Care Evaluation, The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), US Department of Health and Human Services, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. More information here!