Narcotics anonymous, na books, magazines, memorabilia. Narcotics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who come together for the purpose of sharing their recovery from drug abuse. Every addict in the world has the chance to experience our message in his or. Find recovery community activities edinburgh alcohol and drugs. Narcotics anonymous na narcotics anonymous na is the largest and best known of the 12step fellowships addressing recovery from drug addiction.
Narcotics anonymous groups are selfgoverning the twelve traditions use the word autonomous. Speaker, topic discussion, book study, new comer, question and answer, etc. The white book, narcotics anonymous, was published in 1962. Narcotics anonymous informational pamphlets hamascna. Just for today daily meditation provided by na world. The impact of alcoholics anonymous on other substance. According to one study, people who attend one or two na meetings per. Southern antelope valley area of narcotics anonymous. 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.
It includes and expands upon the readings in the little white booklet, and is the cornerstone of the narcotics anonymous program. As the secondlargest 12step organization, narcotics anonymous provides. This is a list of online andor phonein meetings held within cirna. The need for more specific direction was readily apparent. Professional interventions that facilitate 12step self. Meetings may also be attended by oldfashioned voice phone call.
Friday 7am wake up to reality opnswc 38 6th street east, palmdale. To download a printable directory january 2020 24hour helpline 8003972333 or 9093703568 homebound or on the road. There are no attendance monitors at meetings and we are under no surveillance at any time. Narcotics anonymous was formed in july 1953, with the first meeting held in southern california. Open, step and book study, wc, alano club 463 dominguez rd. All of this information can also be found on the addiction recovery companion edinburgh app. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and. Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to.
Community meetings that provide information about na to the public can be the first step in forming meaningful relationships with the public. Narcotics anonymous step working guides project recovery texas. Narcotics anonymous wikimili, the free encyclopedia. According to the basic text, narcotics anonymous has no opinion on outside issues, including those of politics. Recovery literature in english us we offer all available information pamphlets and na booklets here, in all currently available languages, in order to serve our members and potential members. See all books authored by narcotics anonymous, including narcotics anonymous, and it works.
These topics are selected by group leadership and can vary depending on the needs of the members. Feb 2, 2018 step 4 worksheets 4th step guide fourth step inventory big book study worksheets. Step 4 worksheets 4th step guide fourth step inventory. Group readings for na meetings narcotics anonymous. Those contributions have helped fill in holes back in the 70s and 80s and provided insight into how the wsc quarterly meetings were held. These virtual meetings are currently hosted on zoom, an app that is available to use on iphone, android, mac, and pc. One common approach, however, is to come up with topics related to the 12steps of the program. The fellowship grew erratically but quickly spread to various parts of the united states. Meetings greater san jose area narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous books, magazines, memorabilia, pamphlets, booklets, brochures, leaflets and letters. Please note zoom is used merely as a platform and is not endorsed by or affiliated with narcotics anonymous. Some of the most widely accessible recovery resources in the united states are 12step fellowships, such as narcotics anonymous na and alcoholics anonymous aa. Literature free at last area of narcotics anonymous. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.
Conducting narcotics anonymous meetings is the primary activity of an na group. Narcotics anonymous was formed in the early 1950s in southern california. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Many of us have had the experience of going to step study meetings and.
To inform the public of the program of narcotics anonymous program, and how and where to find narcotics anonymous. These conversations encourage us to think more deeply about relevant topics and help build unity within our groups and service bodies. The napa solano area of narcotics anonymous serves the following cities. Click here to download the current paper schedule pdf, opens in a new window. Meeting list southeast nebraska area of narcotics anonymous. Many of us have never known recovery without the basic text. Narcotics anonymous basic text approval form unpublished literary work. To provide a link between area groups, the michigan regional service committee, and. Published by narcotics anonymous world services, inc. For twenty years, our fellowship remained small and obscure. The basic text is just that, the basic text of narcotics anonymous. Intended as a complete textbook for every addict seeking recovery, narcotics anonymous describes the. I owe my life to narcotics anonymous, and frankly, life today is good.
In his story, originally published in the little white book and later included in our second edition, this different addict explains that his disease kept him confined to a life of fear and loneliness. Please note all inperson meetings in the greater san jose area will be closed until further notice. This book, written by addicts, for addicts, about addicts, sets forth the spiritual principles of narcotics anonymous that hundreds of thousands of addicts have used in recovery. He found serenity in a simple life in narcotics anonymous.
The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymouss most popular book is narcotics anonymous. Many books have been written about the nature of addiction. Professional interventions that facilitate 12step selfhelp. This will take 5 to 10 seconds and will open in a new tab on your browser. From the beginning, the need was evident for a book on recovery to help strengthen the fellowship. If you cannot open pdf files on your computer, visit the adobe reader download site. Though the aa literature was wellwritten i felt the nas literature was much more in step with the presentday. All of the efforts of narcotics anonymous are inspired by the primary purpose of our groups. Generally, each meeting of narcotics anonymous has a special topic meant to guide and facilitate discussion and sharing. We are now free to enjoy the simple things in life, like fellowship and living in harmony with nature. Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes.
Meetings inland empire foothills narcotics anonymous. You may see information pamphlets, books and activity flyers. To become a member of the helpline please attend the next public relations subcommittee meeting. All s and trademarks used with permission of the world service office inc.
The first eight chapters are based on the topic headings in the white book and carry the same title. This material is nonadaptable na fellowshipapproved literature. Narcotics anonymous has no opinion on outside issues. We could find all sorts of occult and esoteric connotations in the simple outlines, but foremost in our minds were easily understood meanings and. Books by narcotics anonymous author of narcotics anonymous.
Recovery literature in english us narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous na is an addiction recovery organization that was founded in 1953. This page is sanctioned by the greater san jose area of narcotics anonymous. The upper cumberland area outreachwebsite committee would like to thank the members that have contributed documents to our site. Meetings the inland empire foothills area service committee has recommended all meetings with the exception of virtual meetings go dark until the governors stay at. Issue discussion topics are subjects that recovering addicts in na communities around the world focus on in discussions and workshops throughout each twoyear conference cycle. This book is a collection of experience and ideas on how to work through issues together, using the principles embodied in the traditions. Narcotics anonymous 6th edition basic text first published in 1983, nas primary book was revised in 2008 to incorporate new personal stories in the sixth edition. And even though i identified with other recovering alcoholics i used narcotics more than anything else and found much deeper identification within the meetings of narcotics anonymous and the pages of the basic text. We do offer e books for sale online, and we continue to provide over half a million dollars in free or subsidize printed literature to addicts in need every year. Na basic text 6th edition standard hardcover recoveryshop. Our program contains ten chapters explaining the na fellowship and our program of recovery. Narcotics anonymous uses a traditional 12step model that has been expanded and developed for people with varied substance abuse issues and is the secondlargest 12step organization. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous, and more on.
Narcotics anonymous na addiction education society. Southminster methodist church2nd floor closed mtg 7. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. The fellowship still had little structure, however, and the 1960s were a period of struggle. Meetings use a variety of formats such as participation, speaker, topic discussion, book study, new comer, question and answer, etc. Willits meetings mendocino area narcotics anonymous. Na members are working together in a spirit of unity and cooperation to carry their message of recovery. Narcotics anonymous is an international, communitybased association of recovering drug addicts with more than 33,500 weekly meetings in over 116 countries worldwide. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Our meeting schedule is updated and printed quarterly. Literature links provided as a service to avoid duplication of narcotics anonymous.
Activities subcommittee off the wall area of narcotics anonymous. For a printable schedule of all area meetings, click here. Region 51 meetings this will not work, because you do not have javascript active. Nas newest fellowshipapproved book contains tools, text, and questions meant to facilitate discussion and inspire action in our groups, in workshops, and in sponsorship. It is maintained by the greater san jose area public information subcommittee. Official site of the santa barbara area of narcotics anonymous friday 22nd may 2020 covid19 update in support of social distancing and to help keep us all stay safe many meetings have moved to an online format. Those contributions have helped fill in holes back in the 70s and 80s and provided insight into how the wsc quarterly meetings were held to support the work of the wsc subcommittees.
The na book the basic text our symbol simplicity is the keynote of our symbol. The va study included five 12steporiented inpatient programs, which emphasized treatment activities such as attending 12step group meetings in the community and onsite, following the 12 steps, reading the big book the primary text of aa, which presents aas philosophy mainly through narratives of members life stories and other aana. Narcotics anonymous meetings are a gathering of recovering addicts, who meet regularly for. The main distinction from aa is that na members classify themselves as. Just for today daily meditation provided by na world service. This basic text is based on an outline derived from our white book, narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous uses a traditional 12step model that has been expanded and developed for people with varied substance abuse issues and is the secondlargest. So what we offer here is not a rule book but the shared experience of how many.
Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to. Serve as a point of contact for all facilities engaged in pi activities. Worksheets are the narcotics anonymous step working guide, first step work, step 1 work, working step four in narcotics anonymous, 12 step work questions, aas 12 steps including powerful, 2nd. Events that are specifically designed for the public can be effective vehicles for educating the public about what na has to offer. Narcotics anonymous meetings are a gathering of recovering addicts, who meet regularly for the purpose of recovery from the disease of addiction. Narcotics anonymous has 26 books on goodreads with 12070 ratings. Worksheets are the narcotics anonymous step working guide, first step work, step 1 work, working step four in narcotics anonymous, 12 step work questions, aas 12 steps including powerful, 2nd step and 3rd work, resentment inventory prompt. The idea for creating a 12step program specifically to help drug addicts had emerged several times. In order to achieve our spiritual aim, narcotics anonymous must be known and respected. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using. The purpose of public relations is to inform the public and in turn the still suffering addict that narcotics anonymous exists. Click on a meeting entry in the calendar below for meeting details. Membership grew rapidly for a time and then began to decline. See more ideas about celebrate recovery, addiction recovery and aa steps.