From there, they began popping up in larger cities, such as new york and chicago. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous, and more on. 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. Membership grew rapidly for a time and then began to decline. 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. Narcotics anonymous meetings also called groups have a format. Is there anyone here attending their first na meeting, or this meeting for the first time. 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. 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. See all books authored by narcotics anonymous, including narcotics anonymous, and it works. Some meetings offered aa literature at meetings, while others considered writing their own books on recovery. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. This book is a collection of experience and ideas on how to work through issues together, using the principles embodied in the traditions.
Chit meetings can provide proof that members have attended the entire meeting. The book you have in your hands is a discussion of the twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. 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. 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. We realize that, whether written or verbal, no discussion of something as personal and individual as recovery can be all things to all people. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
Just share your screen during the meeting and show these readings and scroll as a member presents. 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. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each chapter as they go along. Narcotics anonymous meetings are a gathering of recovering addicts, who meet. Meeting format the black sheep group of 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. Readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics. This guide is intended to be used as an aid to writing a fourth step inventory. Narcotics anonymous groups are selfgoverning the twelve traditions use the word autonomous. Alcoholics anonymous, sink or swim big book study, thursday at 6.
He found serenity in a simple life in narcotics anonymous. North suburbs area chicagoland region narcotics anonymous. 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 purpose of working the 12 steps is to provide an individual with the means to. Meets in room 42 downstairs, literature study, open 3rd week of each month, kid friendly, meets outside during summer. Pdf narcotics anonymous download full pdf book download. English login alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous meetings, aa meetings, na meetings. This meeting has a format that changes for each meeting. According to the na website, the number of members and meetings has increased dramatically since the publication of its basic. Virtual meeting resources free state region of narcotics. Keep it simple working the twelve steps and attending narcotics anonymous meetings has a therapeutic value, but it is not therapy.
This book is not meant to be an exhaustive study of nas steps and. Intended as a complete textbook for every addict seeking recovery, narcotics anonymous describes the n. Contains links to items of interest to the general public and professionals about the fellowship of narcotics anonymous. 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. Little company of mary hospital main lobby conference room closed basic text and it works how and why book study except 4th sunday open. Official website for the sacramento area fellowship of narcotics anonymous. Meeting search new england region of narcotics anonymous. 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. Meetings by day west tennessee area of narcotics anonymous.
Na is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. 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. Bbeginnersthis meeting is focused on the needs of new members of na. This gives a home group all the key tags used in an na meeting. Narcotics anonymous informational pamphlets hamascna. 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. This will be accomplished through a participatory observational approach in. South west area narcotics anonymous chicagoland region. 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. This book looks at a sample of female drug addicts seeking recovery in narcotics anonymous na. The white book, narcotics anonymous, was published in 1962. B beginners this meeting is focused on the needs of new members of na. It works how and why coastal carolina area of narcotics. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described.
Southwest mn area of narcotics anonymous formats bk. Writing her story from a hospice, this hivpositive lesbian tells how she survived. Bt basic text this meeting is focused on discussion of the basic text of narcotics anonymous. Updates ensure the addict searching for a meeting goes to the correct place at the correct time. Book length na literature in various languages can be purchased through the following retailers.
Meeting format codes greater new york region of na. The fellowship still had little structure, however, and the 1960s were a period of struggle. 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. The purpose of working the 12 steps is to provide an individual with the means to heal themselves and their life, from. This meeting is focused on discussion of the basic text of narcotics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
Recovery literature in english us narcotics anonymous. 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. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse. If you dont have one yet, this is a good time to find one who can help guide you through these steps. Narcotics anonymous 6th edition by world service office author 4. Booksbtbasic textthis meeting is focused on discussion of the basic text of narcotics anonymous. Svgna stanislaus valley groups of narcotics anonymous. The need for more specific direction was readily apparent. Download 9page research paper on narcotics anonymous meetings. Meeting format codes new england region of narcotics. It is extremely important that we work with an na sponsor. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week.
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