Book length na literature in various languages can be purchased through the following retailers. This will be accomplished through a participatory observational approach in. Contains links to items of interest to the general public and professionals about the fellowship of narcotics anonymous. See all books authored by narcotics anonymous, including narcotics anonymous, and it works.
This meeting is focused on discussion of the basic text of narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous meetings are a gathering of recovering addicts, who meet. Na is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Writing her story from a hospice, this hivpositive lesbian tells how she survived.
Narcotics anonymous 6th edition by world service office author 4. 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. Bbeginnersthis meeting is focused on the needs of new members of na. 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.
Alcoholics anonymous got its start in the 1940s, and narcotics anonymous adapted its format for use with those addicted to drugs in the early 1950s. For more information on aacs commitment to ethical marketing and treatment practices, or to learn more about how to select a treatment provider, visit our about aac page. Southwest mn area of narcotics anonymous formats bk. Intended as a complete textbook for every addict seeking recovery, narcotics anonymous describes the n. Readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics. Narcotics anonymous learn more about the 12 steps of na. Bt basic text this meeting is focused on discussion of the basic text of 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 groups are selfgoverning the twelve traditions use the word autonomous. Meetings use a variety of formats such as participation, speaker, topic discussion, book study, newcomer, question and answer, etc. 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. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics.
Narcotics anonymous informational pamphlets hamascna. Chit meetings can provide proof that members have attended the entire meeting. Your first na meeting south king county area narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Meeting format codes greater new york region of na. North suburbs area chicagoland region narcotics anonymous. He found serenity in a simple life in narcotics anonymous. This book looks at a sample of female drug addicts seeking recovery in narcotics anonymous na.
Meeting format the black sheep group of narcotics anonymous. Just share your screen during the meeting and show these readings and scroll as a member presents. The white book, narcotics anonymous, was published in 1962. Is there anyone here attending their first na meeting, or this meeting for the first time. 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. We realize that, whether written or verbal, no discussion of something as personal and individual as recovery can be all things to all people. Nas newest fellowshipapproved book contains tools, text, and questions meant to facilitate discussion and inspire action in our groups, in workshops, and in sponsorship.
Meets in room 42 downstairs, literature study, open 3rd week of each month, kid friendly, meets outside during summer. The purpose of working the 12 steps is to provide an individual with the means to. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Official site of the santa barbara area of narcotics anonymous wednesday 22nd april 2020 covid19 update in support of social distancing and to help keep us all stay safe many meetings have moved to an online format. Meeting search new england region of narcotics anonymous. The fellowship still had little structure, however, and the 1960s were a period of struggle. This book is not meant to be an exhaustive study of nas steps and. Meetings by day west tennessee area of narcotics anonymous. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week. According to the na website, the number of members and meetings has increased dramatically since the publication of its basic.
Pdf narcotics anonymous download full pdf book download. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Recovery literature in english us narcotics anonymous. Noon basic noon group meetings, 1475 lasalle avenue, seaside, wc open noon salinas nooners basic text study, 404 lincoln ave.
Keep it simple working the twelve steps and attending narcotics anonymous meetings has a therapeutic value, but it is not therapy. 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. This meeting has a format that changes for each meeting. If you dont have one yet, this is a good time to find one who can help guide you through these steps. Membership grew rapidly for a time and then began to decline. B beginners this meeting is focused on the needs of new members of na. Through working the twelve steps and by attending womenonly groups, these women are able to confront the double standard that makes recovery from addiction especially difficult. Working step four in narcotics anonymous we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Updates ensure the addict searching for a meeting goes to the correct place at the correct time. The purpose of working the 12 steps is to provide an individual with the means to heal themselves and their life, from. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each chapter as they go along. This guide is intended to be used as an aid to writing a fourth step inventory.
Narcotics anonymous meetings also called groups have a format. Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelvestep program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. This gives a home group all the key tags used in an na meeting.
We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our lives by collaborating with a power greater than ourselves an inner knowing, our own. The book you have in your hands is a discussion of the twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous. South west area narcotics anonymous chicagoland region. From there, they began popping up in larger cities, such as new york and chicago. It works how and why coastal carolina area of narcotics. Official website for the sacramento area fellowship of narcotics anonymous. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse. Meeting format codes new england region of narcotics. English login alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous meetings, aa meetings, na meetings. Svgna stanislaus valley groups of narcotics anonymous.
Little company of mary hospital main lobby conference room closed basic text and it works how and why book study except 4th sunday open. 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. Alcoholics anonymous, sink or swim big book study, thursday at 6. 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 is extremely important that we work with an na sponsor.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous, and more on. Na literature in digital formats narcotics anonymous. Bm birthday meeting bs book study c closed meeting, addicts only ch chip meeting cl candlelight cw children welcome etn embracing the newcomer ip information pamphlet jft.
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