Originally Posted by
PAbookie 
the two groups share a disdain for the AA approach.
I haven't noticed that. SMART and LifeRing do have recovery tools and other concepts that differ greatly from **'s program. I'm a LifeRing member that goes to ** for the open meetings alone. Some of the slogans heard in ** meetings are comparable to my recovery approach. I find support where I can get it. LifeRing or SMART suggest the same.