I think for many people it is important to work with a recovery approach that is at least somewhat aligned with what is acceptable to us. I don't see anything wrong with trying those first and not the ones that are in opposition with our personal views. But maybe it is better not to attack other methods just because they don't work for us or are not interested.
For those who like CBT, perhaps SMART meetings and the methodology can be interesting. It is also free, involve community, and can also involve doing volunteer work for the community.