Doing whats suggested in this workbook may cause you to let go of some parts of your personal reality. We welcome you to read this text, hoping that you will choose to share with us in the new life we have found. Narcotics anonymous, third edition hardcover january 1, 1984 by w. Although the book itself describes the recovery from alcohol addiction, it is frequently introduced into narcotics anonymous meetings as well.
Some meetings are closed, accepting only recovering addicts. Updates ensure the addict searching for a meeting goes to the correct place at the correct time. According to the basic text, narcotics anonymous has no opinion on outside. April 2020 learn how and when to remove this template message. The white booklet a short introduction the na programme the basic text the blue book a guide detailing the na program as a whole, including the 12 steps and 12 traditions, and a selection of member stories. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. Bl bilingual this meeting can be attended by speakers of english and another language. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. For larger book and booklet files, please allow time to download or display. If you have used today we encourage you to talk to someone at the break or after the meeting. Meeting formats vary, but often include time devoted to the reading aloud of. First whatever chapter we are on and then a story from the back of the book. Narcotics anonymous factually, all narcotic anonymous groups act autonomously, types of members at conferences might differ from group to group.
Whether you have attended a few of these meetings or have just walked through the door of your first one, you can feel anxious, excited and even a bit overwhelmed. You can also filter the search, looking for specific types of meetings. Meeting format codes greater new york region of na. Books by narcotics anonymous author of narcotics anonymous. There are a number of different types of study meetings. The idea for creating a 12step program specifically to help drug addicts had emerged several times. Book one discusses the basics of the na program and the twelve steps and traditions. The roanoke valley area of narcotics anonymous does not endorse and has no affiliation with any of the organizations where meetings are held. Narcotics anonymous and what to know about it the recover. The upper cumberland area outreachwebsite committee would like to thank the members that have contributed documents to our site.
This meeting is focused on discussion of the basic text of narcotics anonymous. The following are the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous, also referred to as na. Contains links to items of interest to the general public and professionals about the fellowship of narcotics anonymous. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mindaltering substances.
These groups may be divided by religion or lack thereof, as some of the steps may contain spiritual. As the secondlargest 12step organization, narcotics anonymous provides meetings. The basic text called narcotics anonymous is divided into two books. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Published by narcotics anonymous world services, inc. Bt basic text this meeting is focused on discussion of the basic text of narcotics anonymous. Some examples are speaker meetings, open discussion, literature and step study. Narcotics anonymouss most popular book is narcotics anonymous. The inland empire foothills area service committee has recommended all meetings with the exception of virtual meetings go dark until the governors stay at home order is lifted. According to one study, people who attend one or two na meetings per week show an increased abstinence from drugs. 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. Conducting narcotics anonymous meetings is the primary activity of an na group. Every addict in the world has the chance to experience our message in his or. Meetings use a variety of formats such as participation, speaker, topic discussion, book study, new comer, question and answer, etc.
This basic text is based on an outline derived from our white book, narcotics anonymous. Is there anyone here attending their first na meeting, or this meeting for the first time. Meeting format codes eastern new york region of narcotics. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse. Nas newest fellowshipapproved book contains tools, text, and questions meant to facilitate discussion and inspire action in our groups, in workshops, and in sponsorship. The booklet contained the 12 steps, the personal stories of some addicts, and a few other documents that would later become part of what is now nas basic text, its version of the aas big book.
Na is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs. The hazelden betty ford foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous fellowship itself. Meeting formats most 12 step groups have some suggested formats for meetings and offer meeting documents. This meeting is 1 hour 50 minutes long, step, tradition and book study no profanity 5th week group conscience, 3rd week open with speaker map 41. The links listed on the bottom right side are to meeting documents or information about meeting formats for different types of recovery groups. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. This meeting is focused on the needs of new members of na. Basic meeting list west tennessee area of narcotics anonymous. 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. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book.
Na is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. It is best to attend meetings in person, and on a regular basis. Recovery literature in english us narcotics anonymous. He found serenity in a simple life in narcotics anonymous. 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 meetings also called groups have a 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. Meeting format codes new england region of narcotics.
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. As the nations leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and youth, the foundation has 17 locations nationwide and collaborates with an expansive network throughout health care. 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. One night a week will be the history of na book study. First the step of the month then the tradition of the month. Narcotics anonymous second chances sober living recovery. It includes and expands upon the readings in the little white booklet, and is the cornerstone of the narcotics anonymous program. The name of the new home group is a spiritual solution. Other meetings may be open, or inviting of nonaddicts who wish to attend in support of a loved one or to acquire understanding and knowledge. Can we open this meeting with a moment of silence for the addict who still suffers, followed by the we version of the serenity prayer. There are other ways to connect with addicts if you are home bound. Some read a portion of an na approved book or pamphlet each week and discuss.
Meetings roanoke valley area of narcotics anonymous. Written in 1962 and published in 1996, the little white book marked the first official publication for narcotics anonymous. In keeping with our singleness of purpose and our third tradition which states that the only requirement for a. Na literature in digital formats narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous meetings are a gathering of recovering addicts, who meet regularly for the purpose of recovery from the disease of addiction.
Just as with alcoholism, there is no cure for narcotic addiction, but recovery is possible through a program adapted from the twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous 6th edition softcover hazelden. All books, booklets and information pamphlets are in pdf format. Suggested open meeting format alcoholics anonymous. Intended as a complete textbook for every addict seeking recovery, narcotics anonymous describes the n. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. This book is the shared experience of the fellowship of narcotics anonymous. Basic meeting list west tennessee area of narcotics. Beginning in the early 1980s, we began receiving twelve step guides and step worksheets along with requests that we develop a standard set of guides for the na fellowship to use in working through the twelve steps. B beginners this meeting is focused on the needs of new members of na.
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. Literature publications on our experience of recovery from addiction are available at many group meetings. Nov 05, 2019 written in 1962 and published in 1996, the little white book marked the first official publication for narcotics anonymous. The sixth edition includes stories not previously published in earlier editions, written by narcotics anonymous members from all over the world. All of the efforts of narcotics anonymous are inspired by the primary purpose of our groups. Narcotics anonymous na narcotics anonymous na is the largest and best known of the 12step fellowships addressing recovery from drug addiction. Literature downloads narcotics anonymous australia.
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. Na meetings with the 12step study format explore one or several steps per gathering. Book length na literature in various languages can be purchased through the following retailers. Narcotics anonymous offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelvestep program, including regular attendance at group meetings. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping caution. Let us open the meeting with a moment of silence to do with as you wish followed by the serenity prayer. This is the basic text of the narcotics anonymous fellowship. Narcotics anonymous wikimili, the free encyclopedia. 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 as of may 2018 there were more than 70,000 na meetings in 144. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and. Meetings inland empire foothills narcotics anonymous.
Narcotics anonymous has 26 books on goodreads with 12070 ratings. There are no attendance monitors at meetings and we are under no surveillance at any time. The first eight chapters are based on the topic headings in the white book and carry the same title. This book, written by addicts, for addicts, about addicts, sets forth the spiritual principl. Were starting a new meeting in columbia, sc and i was hoping to get some ideas for meeting formats. I go to 2 womens book studies once a week and this is what they do. Use the amazon app to scan isbns and compare prices. Na basic text 6th edition standard hardcover recoveryshop.
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