SMART stands for self-management and recovery training. It is secular and scientific-evidence based supposedly. The techniques used are from CBT (cognitive behavioral) and REBT (rational emotive behavioral) specifically.
This is from the SMART website in regard to RR:
Q. What is the history of the relationship between SMART RecoveryŽ and Rational Recovery?
A. SMART Recovery, a non-profit corporation, was originally named the Rational Recovery Self-Help Network, and was affiliated with Rational Recovery Systems, a for-profit corporation owned by Jack Trimpey. In 1994, the non-profit changed its name to SMART Recovery, and ended all affiliation with Trimpey. This change occurred because of disagreements between Trimpey and the non-profit's board of directors about the program of recovery to be offered in the self-help groups.
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Q. What are the differences between SMART RecoveryŽ and Rational Recovery (RR)?
A. The ultimate organizational authority in SMART RecoveryŽ is the Board of Directors. The ultimate program authority is scientific knowledge and rational thought, as interpreted by the Program Committee and Board of Directors. In RR, the ultimate authority for all issues is the owners. SMART RecoveryŽ has a broad program that includes attention to motivation, urges, problem-solving and lifestyle balance. From the perspective of the SMART RecoveryŽ Program, RR (as of 1997) appears to have a narrower focus, primarily on urge coping. Earlier RR (as expressed in The Small Book, which is on the SMART RecoveryŽ Recommended Reading List) had a broader focus. SMART RecoveryŽ offers groups, publications, and an Internet listserve discussion group. RR offers educational workshops and publications.