I'm really glad that you started this thread, Chiynita. I go to AA and subscribe to a HP and all that, but there isn't often a tangible enough 'connection' to convince me. You had mentioned NA members banging out cliches like zombies, and that resonated with me. I cannot stand when I ask a question and am given a slogan or saying in response.
I will check out the SMART site also - simply because I wish to enrich my recovery, and I don't feel that AA is doing the job today.
Rowan