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Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a large community where people with an addiction take care of each other and work the 12 steps. NA meetings, whether in-person or through online discussions, encourage growth and the self-discipline needed for the emotional healing of their addiction. These groups aim to inspire and provide a path to recovery based on community support and spiritual transformation. Often, members have a sponsor to help them along who has followed the 12 steps and achieved recovery.
NA meetings encourage members to share personal stories and support each other, like the format used in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Following in the footsteps of Alcoholics Anonymous, NA shares the foundation of recovery, anonymity, and support through its members. However, NA focuses support on members who seek to overcome their addiction to other drugs, not just alcohol.
People in NA programs follow the same 12-step system as AA. As found on the Narcotics Anonymous official website, the traditional 12 steps are:
NA is not based on religion, although the original language in the 12 steps used in AA and NA refers to “God” or “He.” Nowadays, the source of strength to its members is referred to as a “Higher Power,” whatever that may mean to each individual. Sharing personal stories is an inspirational basis where group members do not have to feel alone in their struggles.
NA and the success of the 12 steps are attributed to the way they can affect behavioral changes in the addict and offer a changed life of emotional renewal through steady discipline and honesty. No matter the type of substance abuse or particular drug, the whole behavior is called addiction, including any medication. No matter what kind of drug the addict is addicted to, as multiple substance abuse can be shared, NA does not specify but refers to it as “the addiction.”
The 12 Traditions detail the actual structure of the meetings; its guiding principles follow the original basis of Alcoholics Anonymous. These 12 Traditions protect the integrity of the 12 steps and honor each member’s dignity and necessary anonymity.
12-step meetings like NA, Overeaters Anonymous, and Emotions Anonymous offer support by sharing personal struggles and wisdom, emphasizing that recovery is possible. Meetings are flexible, autonomous, and inclusive, welcoming newcomers, family members, and those seeking support. Groups are available in Southern California and online.
A discussion about the Big Book, a large volume of literature that goes in-depth with the traditions and steps and the stories of people with an addiction who have recovered. Some consider it one of the most important books ever written in the United States.
Similar to Big Book meetings, a discussion is based on a readout of approved literature.
A support group for deeper reflection, followed by a readout, meditation, and a discussion.
These meetings specifically focus on one or more of the particular steps of the 12 steps.
These meetings focus on the 12 Traditions. It is the way AA and NA maintain their integrity as groups.
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