Online SMART Recovery mutual support groups: Characteristics and experience of adults seeking treatment for methamphetamine compared to those seeking treatment for other addictive behaviours

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Abstract Introduction The COVID‐19 pandemic prompted the transition of Australian Self‐Management and Recovery Training (SMART) Recovery mutual support groups to virtual delivery. This study examined the self‐reported experience of online SMART Recovery groups for people seeking support for methamphetamine use (alone or in combination with other behaviours) compared to those who did not endorse methamphetamine use as a reason for seeking support. Methods An online survey invitation was embedded in the post‐group exit page. Items assessed participant demographic characteristics, experience, engagement and perceived contribution of the online group to recovery. Unique responses (n?=?1414) were analysed using chi‐square. Results After alcohol, methamphetamine use was the second most common behaviour to prompt online SMART Recovery group attendance (n?=?205, 14.5%). People attending for methamphetamine use were more likely to endorse multiple addictive behaviours (n?=?137, 66.8% vs. n?=?371, 30.7%, p?