Learn how to live just for today without drugs and to become free of the obsession and compulsion to use drugs of any kind though na. The twelve steps of narcotics anonymous na recovery. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. Narcotics anonymous, as a fellowship, is defined by its principles. Yet i have also been a committed member of narcotics anonymous for over 30 years, working the steps and recovering not because of, but in spite of the god part. Narcotics anonymous is a sister program of alcoholics anonymous that was founded in 1953 to help people recover from narcotic addiction. Narcotics anonymous na is an addiction recovery organization that was founded in 1953. We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Na is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. The twelve steps of na the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous. Verbal participation, however, is limited to na members only. The book was comprised of the groups defining principles, along with personal success stories of members. The na recovery method uses 12 steps that emphasize reliance on social support and a higher power.
Narcotics anonymous is a worldwide fellowship that employs the twelve step model for members dependent on drugs of abuse. There is no cost to attend, and the program is open to anyone who wants to overcome any substance dependence. Much better then the aa step book as for me i was a full blown addict so i can connect more with this na step book. But the book had no writing in it making it perfect for me to add my own notes. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drugfree lifestyle. Na 12 steps 12 traditions 12 concepts lancasterpana. Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. All of our service boards and committees are extensions of the group as defined in our 9th tradition and several others. Narcotics anonymous na founded in 1953, narcotics anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship of people in recovery from drug addiction. The twelve steps of narcotics anonymous infographic. We apologize for any inconvenience and invite you to return to the site on sept 23 narcotics anonymous world services. From the beginning, the need was evident for a book on recovery to help strengthen the fellowship.
A guide to local services in na a guide to local services in narcotics anonymous a. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Our twelve traditions relate experience that can help na groups maintain their unity. This website is dedicated to providing up to date information about the delaware county fellowship of narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous na is a twelvestep program of recovery from drug addiction, modeled on alcoholics anonymous aa. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. A guide to local services in na narcotics anonymous. The fellowship grew erratically but quickly spread to various parts of the united states. The na promise of freedom from active addiction through working a twelvestep program. Understanding the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous. These guidelines developed from the aa movement and are described as 12 traditions that na members adhere to and respect. The na promise of freedom from active addiction through working a twelve step program, including regular attendance at group meetings is the only promise na makes.
This book is not meant to be an exhaustive study of na s steps and traditions, nor is it meant to be the final word on any aspect of re. Twelve steps reprinted for adaptation by permission of aa world services, inc. It does teach basic spiritual principles such as honesty, open mindedness, faith, willingness, and humility that may be applied in everyday life. A narcotics anonymous meeting is any two or more recovering addicts who meet together for the purpose of recovery from the disease of addiction. These are the principles that made our recovery possible. We realize that, whether written or verbal, no discussion of something as personal and individual as recovery can be all things to all people. Their book was known to be the first book written by recovering addicts for recovering addicts. Narcotics anonymous na is a twelve step program of recovery from drug addiction, modeled on alcoholics anonymous aa. Before we came to na, many of us viewed alcohol separately, but we cannot afford to be confused about this. Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to. This can be very helpful to those individuals who are striving to reach a decision regarding their personal status as an addict. Spiritualitybased recovery from drug addiction in the.
Quote after coming to na, we found ourselves among a very special group of people who have suffered like us and found recovery. The white book, narcotics anonymous, was published in 1962. As with aa, the first step, where members admit they have an addiction problem, is the most important one of all. Narcotics anonymous step working guides project recovery texas. Working step four in narcotics anonymous we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Like aa, the na 12 steps are also a foundational part of the information youll learn. I have been an avid reader of aa agnostica for several years now and even attended the toronto icsaa conference in 2018. Na released several minor publications over the years, which eventually evolved into the fellowships basic text, narcotics anonymous, in 1983. Narcotics anonymous the following are the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous, also referred to as na. Official website for the sacramento area fellowship of narcotics anonymous. If we show them the way, they will rise to the occasion equipped to continue to carry the message of na, that an addict, any addict can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use and find a new way to live. The twelve steps of narcotics anonymous, as adapted from a. Narcotics anonymous offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelvestep program, including regular attendance at group meetings. If you havent yet asked someone to sponsor you, please.
Spiritual principles of the 12 steps narcotics anonymous is not a religious organization and does not mandate any particular belief system. In addition to the na 12 steps, na operates on a set of guidelines meant to facilitate healthier relationships with other individuals and with society. And our twelve concepts are guiding principles for our service structure. Learn more about the narcotics anonymous 12 step program. That is how back to the basic text accidentally evolved from a series of questions and notes originally prepared by me, as a na sponsor to aid in helping the newcomers i worked with to learn and apply the twelve step work suggested by the narcotics anonymous program. Calls to any general helpline nonfacility specific 18xx numbers for your visit will be answered by american addiction centers aac. These guides are meant to be used by na members at any stage of recovery, whether its our first time through the steps or weve been living with the steps as our guiding force for many years.
We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion. If you dont have one yet, this is a good time to find one who can help guide you through these. Od, 12 steps and traditions, topic or os celebrations last frimonth. As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well. The na group is the primary physical entity in narcotics anonymous. Na is a recovery program adapted from alcoholics anonymous and based on the 12 steps. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. How and why just for today, reviseddaily meditations for recovering addicts the na step working guides sponsorship an introductory guide to na, revised. Na is made up of addicts who are trying to help each other recover from using drugs and make changes in their lives. The twelve traditions of na narcotics anonymous philadelphia. Narcotics anonymous is a nonprofit society or fellowship of people that have and are suffering with the major effects of drug use. We are people with the disease of addiction who must abstain from all drugs in order to recover. How alcoholics anonymous aa and narcotics anonymous na.
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to. Recovery literature in spanish narcotics anonymous. The purpose of this is to demonstrate how program members recover together and to highlight the importance of community. Jul 24, 2017 its founding members, many that came from alcoholics anonymous aa, came together to begin the twelve steps of na fellowship. An open meeting in narcotics anonymous allows people from outside of the fellowship to observe what narcotics anonymous is and how it functions. If you have a problem with drugs, please call our hotline or come to one of our meetings. Our twelve steps detail our program for personal recovery. Welcome to the narcotics anonymous of delaware county, pas website. Narcotics anonymous learn more about the 12 steps of na. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf. The secondlargest 12step organization in the world, na hosts free meetings open to anyone with a sincere desire to abstain from drug use. Narcotics anonymous has no opinion on outside issues. If you have a problem with drugs, please call our hotline or. It describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem, as defined by the narcotics anonymous world services, inc.
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. The 12 principles of narcotics anonymous spiritual. It is possible to overcome the desire to use drugs with the help of the twelve step program of narcotics anonymous and the fellowship of recovering addicts. We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable. Alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, 12 step, mutual help, effectiveness, adolescents, services this report summarizes the proceedings of a conference held on september 25, 2009, in ann arbor, michigan, titled, how alcoholics anonymous aa and narcotics anonymous na work.
Either way youre welcome to come along to a meeting, meet some of our members and find out for yourself if na has something to offer you. The twelve traditions of na we keep what we have only with vigilance, and just as freedom for the individual comes from the twelve steps, so freedom for the group springs from our traditions. Narcotics anonymous meetings are bound by the principles of the twelve steps, twelve traditions, and twelve concepts of na. As addicts we are all members and a part of the group. If you want what we have to offer, and are willing to make the effort to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps. Anonymous or narcotics anonymous meeting in the past. Narcotics anonymous was formed in july 1953, with the first meeting held in southern california. Click here to see the most recent schedule of narcotics anonymous meetings.
Narcotics anonymous sixth edition narcotics anonymous world services, inc. Narcotics anonymous is a fellowship of recovering addicts who meet. The 12 steps of narcotics anonymous are as follows. In their experiences, freely shared, we found hope for ourselves. Our meetings are conducted by addicts, for addicts. The 12 steps for narcotics anonymous is a modified version of the steps used by alcoholics anonymous. In fact, in our fellowship, a sponsor is considered, first and foremost, a guide through the twelve. These are the 12 steps of recovery as used in narcotics anonymous. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary.
Maybe you have already heard something about na, maybe this is your first look at na. Fellowship to use in working through the twelve steps. Who, what, how, and why reprinted from the white booklet, narcotics anonymous. There are plenty of arguments in favor of 12 step programs, and probably just as many opposed to them. It works how and why coastal carolina area of narcotics. Nov 14, 2019 the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous. The 12step na recovery program was designed to parallel the one implemented by aa, and it was meant to be a recovery pathway with all. We chose freedom view map od, 12 steps or traditions, topic or os celebrations last frimonth friday 7. However, it has since expanded its parameters and welcomes people with any kind of addiction problems, including heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and even alcohol. We are standing by 247 to discuss your treatment options. We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction.
We can believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. For those seeking addiction treatment for themselves or a loved one, the narcotics. You will find current meeting lists and directions, events calendar, subcommittee information, area service minutes and many other areas of interest. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps. This guide is intended to be used as an aid to writing a fourth step inventory. The twelve steps of narcotics anonymous, as adapted from. Chatsworth, california f e l l o w s h i p a p pr o v e d. While the most obvious benefit of following the 12 steps of na is that it can help you overcome a crippling and potentially lifethreatening addiction, there are a few reasons in particular for choosing narcotics anonymous over other addiction support groups. As the secondlargest 12step organization, narcotics anonymous provides meetings for millions of people with addiction worldwide. The science behind the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous. Spiritualitybased recovery from drug addiction in the twelve step fellowship of narcotics anonymous marc galanter, md, helen dermatis, phd, stephen post, phd, and cristal sampson, ba background. Working the twelve steps of na without the god part aa.
It is extremely important that we work with an na sponsor. Read how na meetings can help you overcome drug addiction. Find out about na 12 step program as well as the 12 traditions and 12 concepts of narcotics anonymous. The na promise of freedom from active addiction through working a twelvestep program, including regular attendance at group meetings is the only promise na makes. If you want to stay clean, you have to work the steps, meaning read about them in the text and write the answers to the corresponding step in the writers guide, and go over it with a sponsor, who is a guide through the steps. The basic text of the twelve steps of na, offers the best portrayal of who they are and what they do. The following are the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous, also referred to as na. The fellowship of narcotics anonymous is based on the twelve steps, the twelve traditions, and the twelve concepts. Twelve steps and twelve traditions reprinted for adaptation by permission of aa world services, inc.