The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. Verbal participation, however, is limited to na members only. Working the twelve steps of na without the god part aa. The twelve steps of narcotics anonymous, as adapted from. If you have a problem with drugs, please call our hotline or come to one of our meetings. Narcotics anonymous step working guides project recovery texas. A guide to local services in na narcotics anonymous. Jul 24, 2017 its founding members, many that came from alcoholics anonymous aa, came together to begin the twelve steps of na fellowship.
Click here to see the most recent schedule of narcotics anonymous meetings. The na promise of freedom from active addiction through working a twelvestep program. 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. Na is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. How alcoholics anonymous aa and narcotics anonymous na. The twelve traditions of na narcotics anonymous philadelphia. Narcotics anonymous na is a twelve step program of recovery from drug addiction, modeled on alcoholics anonymous aa. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Maybe you have already heard something about na, maybe this is your first look at na.
Narcotics anonymous is a nonprofit society or fellowship of people that have and are suffering with the major effects of drug use. This can be very helpful to those individuals who are striving to reach a decision regarding their personal status as an addict. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps. The secondlargest 12step organization in the world, na hosts free meetings open to anyone with a sincere desire to abstain from drug use.
Na is made up of addicts who are trying to help each other recover from using drugs and make changes in their lives. 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. There are plenty of arguments in favor of 12 step programs, and probably just as many opposed to them. Welcome to the narcotics anonymous of delaware county, pas website. You will find current meeting lists and directions, events calendar, subcommittee information, area service minutes and many other areas of interest. Na is a recovery program adapted from alcoholics anonymous and based on the 12 steps. Who, what, how, and why reprinted from the white booklet, narcotics anonymous. There is no cost to attend, and the program is open to anyone who wants to overcome any substance dependence.
Official website for the sacramento area fellowship of narcotics anonymous. 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 following are the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous, also referred to as na. All of our service boards and committees are extensions of the group as defined in our 9th tradition and several others. Find out about na 12 step program as well as the 12 traditions and 12 concepts of narcotics anonymous. A narcotics anonymous meeting is any two or more recovering addicts who meet together for the purpose of recovery from the disease of addiction. Narcotics anonymous the following are the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous, also referred to as na. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to. Narcotics anonymous has no opinion on outside issues. Od, 12 steps and traditions, topic or os celebrations last frimonth.
The twelve steps of narcotics anonymous, as adapted from a. 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. Narcotics anonymous sixth edition narcotics anonymous world services, inc. Narcotics anonymous na founded in 1953, narcotics anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship of people in recovery from drug addiction. Our meetings are conducted by addicts, for addicts. This website is dedicated to providing up to date information about the delaware county fellowship of narcotics anonymous. How and why just for today, reviseddaily meditations for recovering addicts the na step working guides sponsorship an introductory guide to na, revised. The twelve steps of narcotics anonymous na recovery. 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. Learn more about the narcotics anonymous 12 step program. We apologize for any inconvenience and invite you to return to the site on sept 23 narcotics anonymous world services. If you havent yet asked someone to sponsor you, please. Our twelve steps detail our program for personal recovery.
Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to. A guide to local services in na a guide to local services in narcotics anonymous a. As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well. We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. 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. I have been an avid reader of aa agnostica for several years now and even attended the toronto icsaa conference in 2018. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. As addicts we are all members and a part of the group. Working step four in narcotics anonymous we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. 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. 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. 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. 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. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. But the book had no writing in it making it perfect for me to add my own notes. Na 12 steps 12 traditions 12 concepts lancasterpana. We are people with the disease of addiction who must abstain from all drugs in order to recover. These are the principles that made our recovery possible. As the secondlargest 12step organization, narcotics anonymous provides meetings for millions of people with addiction worldwide. Narcotics anonymous is a worldwide fellowship that employs the twelve step model for members dependent on drugs of abuse. Nov 14, 2019 the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous was formed in july 1953, with the first meeting held in southern california. Narcotics anonymous offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelvestep program, including regular attendance at group meetings.
These are the 12 steps of recovery as used in narcotics anonymous. The basic text of the twelve steps of na, offers the best portrayal of who they are and what they do. Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf. Anonymous or narcotics anonymous meeting in the past.
The fellowship grew erratically but quickly spread to various parts of the united states. 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. Before we came to na, many of us viewed alcohol separately, but we cannot afford to be confused about this. 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. Their book was known to be the first book written by recovering addicts for recovering addicts. Narcotics anonymous learn more about the 12 steps of na. In their experiences, freely shared, we found hope for ourselves. 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. 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. Quote after coming to na, we found ourselves among a very special group of people who have suffered like us and found recovery. The na group is the primary physical entity in narcotics anonymous.
Spiritualitybased recovery from drug addiction in the. Twelve steps and twelve traditions reprinted for adaptation by permission of aa world services, inc. Chatsworth, california f e l l o w s h i p a p pr o v e d. Na released several minor publications over the years, which eventually evolved into the fellowships basic text, narcotics anonymous, in 1983. Our twelve traditions relate experience that can help na groups maintain their unity. Narcotics anonymous, as a fellowship, is defined by its principles. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs.
The twelve steps of narcotics anonymous infographic. Recovery literature in spanish narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous na is a twelvestep program of recovery from drug addiction, modeled on alcoholics anonymous aa. The 12 steps of narcotics anonymous are as follows. It does teach basic spiritual principles such as honesty, open mindedness, faith, willingness, and humility that may be applied in everyday life. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could. Narcotics anonymous meetings are bound by the principles of the twelve steps, twelve traditions, and twelve concepts of na. If you have a problem with drugs, please call our hotline or. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drugfree lifestyle. We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction. 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. An open meeting in narcotics anonymous allows people from outside of the fellowship to observe what narcotics anonymous is and how it functions.
Narcotics anonymous is a sister program of alcoholics anonymous that was founded in 1953 to help people recover from narcotic addiction. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. 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. The 12 steps for narcotics anonymous is a modified version of the steps used by alcoholics anonymous. It works how and why coastal carolina area of narcotics. We chose freedom view map od, 12 steps or traditions, topic or os celebrations last frimonth friday 7. 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. These guidelines developed from the aa movement and are described as 12 traditions that na members adhere to and respect.
The twelve steps of na the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous is a fellowship of recovering addicts who meet. The white book, narcotics anonymous, was published in 1962. We realize that, whether written or verbal, no discussion of something as personal and individual as recovery can be all things to all people. As with aa, the first step, where members admit they have an addiction problem, is the most important one of all. 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. 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. We can believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 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 na is an addiction recovery organization that was founded in 1953. Fellowship to use in working through the twelve steps. If you dont have one yet, this is a good time to find one who can help guide you through these. In fact, in our fellowship, a sponsor is considered, first and foremost, a guide through the twelve.
From the beginning, the need was evident for a book on recovery to help strengthen the fellowship. For those seeking addiction treatment for themselves or a loved one, the narcotics. Twelve steps reprinted for adaptation by permission of aa world services, inc. Understanding the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous. 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.
However, it has since expanded its parameters and welcomes people with any kind of addiction problems, including heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and even alcohol. The 12 principles of narcotics anonymous spiritual. We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable. Like aa, the na 12 steps are also a foundational part of the information youll learn. And our twelve concepts are guiding principles for our service structure.
The book was comprised of the groups defining principles, along with personal success stories of members. The fellowship of narcotics anonymous is based on the twelve steps, the twelve traditions, and the twelve concepts. It is extremely important that we work with an na sponsor. The purpose of this is to demonstrate how program members recover together and to highlight the importance of community.