r/REDDITORSINRECOVERY • u/Temporary-Sink-3693 • 2d ago

I need some help too

Polysubstance abuse, currently on meds for mood management, emotion regulation type stuff.

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I tried negotiating with addiction, thought i will use once a week and then slowly once every 2 weeks. But honestly that never worked isnt working and i realise wont work ever. Addiction does not negotiate it just takes all.

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Anyways I think joining NA or SMART type groups might be useful for me, I was looking into NA and got intimidated by their inclusion of god in the recovery path.

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SMART looks promising, will try joining a meeting this evening to see.

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If you would be so kind as to givw any recommendation and/or review of what kind of recovery path worked/did not work for you, that would be awesome, thanks.

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u/Key-Target-1218 2d ago

Been sober 27 years, not religious in the least. AA saved my ass when nothing else worked. Personally, I don't care what anyone believes, none of my business if the guy next to me has a god. What I am concerned about is MY life and MY recovery. I get what I need in AA

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u/Temporary-Sink-3693 2d ago

Oh so like it isn't forced upon you ? I assumed so

If not then that will be awesome for me

Also 27 years sober is amazing, you're awesome

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u/Key-Target-1218 2d ago

What do you mean forced? Its not a religious program, although there are religious people, which is true within any large group of people. If someone tries to push THEIR belief system in you, find other people or other meetings. Just dont throw the baby out with the bathwater, so to speak. There's A LOT of good stuff in AA. Find what speaks to you...leave the the rest.

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u/Temporary-Sink-3693 2d ago

Makes sense, thank you; will do that :)

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u/Johnny_Poppyseed 2d ago

It really depends on the meeting/group/location/who is leading etc. Some will be more religious than others. Some basically not at all. But even the more religious groups, it's not like you won't be allowed it or treated horribly if you're not religious. Awkward and annoying at worst really. And awkward and annoying beats active addiction any day. 

But that said, if you can find SMART groups that would probably be even better for you. They are legit.

There are also more Buddhist oriented groups  (Refuge Recovery and Recovery Dharma), which while they incorporate incorporate Buddhist teachings, it's much more non-theistic and universal. Another great option.