Rational Recovery meetings (RR meetings) are no longer held by the RR group since the organization re-evaluated their trademark Addictive Voice Recognition Technique (AVRT), a patented technique which emphasizes self-recovery from addiction. Instead of holding recovery programs in group settings, RR now focuses on being a worldwide resource for counseling, guidance, and instruction on self-recovery from drug addiction plus other addiction. Through Rational Recovery’s AVRT, the goal for each individual struggling with addiction emphasizes permanent abstinence through careful planning.

The Rational Recovery organization used to hold group meetings for those who were going through AVRT-based recovery. The program, despite no longer being held in a group setting, continues to be a comprehensive addiction remedy wherein people are focused on acheiving recovery. The goals include shortest time possible for improvement, regardless of age, drug of choice, previous failed attempts at rehabilitation, and the presence of other personal problems.

During Rational Recovery group meetings, participants would use AVRT to demonstrate that—in terms of addiction to drugs and other substances—the thought always precedes the end act. Members would discuss how they used AVRT to recognize tell-tale signs of craving cycles, and would share about how to directly combat their inclinations.

Aside from focusing on AVRT-based group discussions, these RR meetings would encourage participants to renew their commitments to permanent abstinence. This was guided by a principle of unconditional self-acceptance (as opposed to the self-rating used in other types of programs) and the Rational-Emotive Therapy of Albert Ellis, Ph.D. (RET was a self-help method based on practical application and focused on how to control depression, fear, shame, anger, and guilt.)

Each meeting would affirm these essentials components of the RR program. However, as the organization progressed, RR began to emphasize that AVRT on its own was an effective method for ending addictive cravings. When combined with RET, both components worked together toward recovery—without the need for a group setting.

There are no longer Rational Recovery group meetings presently. This is because in AVRT-based recovery, the focus is on the individual’s ability for self-recovery. In principle, the concept is not compatible with the group format. This is unlike aa or na meetings where group support is seen as an important part of the recovery and maintenance process.

In summary, AVRT-based recovery empowers recovering addicts to battle self-doubt. It is self-doubt, in fact, which RR believes is the reason people seek a group format or setting. AVRT-based recovery is not dependent on attending Rational Recovery meetings with psychologists and fellow recovering addicts; rather, it’s success is measured when a person successfully battles his self-doubt and is empowered to strive for abstinence.

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