A twelve step program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action to aid in the recovery from addiction. While twelve step programs have been adapted for use with a variety of compulsion and behavioral problems, this article will focus on its use to treat addiction.
Only two of the words, in two of the steps, of the Twelve Step program used by Alcoholics Anonymous were changed and became the foundation of Narcotics Anonymous. In the first step the word alcohol was replaced by ‘our addiction’. In the twelfth step the word alcoholics was replaced by ‘addicts’. NA is a nonprofit organization that supports men and women who have had major problems with drugs and addiction. The program is group oriented as are other twelve step programs. After Alcoholics Anonymous it is the second largest 12-step organization in existence. There are over 40,000 NA meetings that are conducted in over 125 countries.
Membership in Narcotics Anonymous is totally free. The only requirement to join is a desire to stop using. Meetings are held in a variety of public places such as libraries, hospitals, clinics, community centers, parks or church meeting rooms. Members find a home group, usually one with easy access for them. They are allowed to sit in on other groups particularly if they are out of the area where their home group is located. The group meets regularly to help each other stay clean.
NA defines "clean" as complete abstinence from all mood and mind altering substances, including alcohol. The only interest and focus of these groups is keeping its members clean. NA does not get involved in any outside issues including science, medicine or politics. It also does not endorse any other organizations or institutions. It does not advertise or promote itself in any way. They attract new members through public information and outreach, or word of mouth.
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I've never heard anything but great feedback from the 12 step programs. They do such a wonderful service for so many.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize there was a program like this for addicts. I would have tried to get my son to go. I don't know if it would have worked but I sure would have tried. Now, I don't even know where he is.
ReplyDeletehere is the weblink for Narcotics Anonymous..really wish you had included that http://na.org
ReplyDeleteSo many people benefit from the twelve step program Narcotics Anonymous and my husband is one of them. He relies on them to keep him going. They do a wonderful job, and so do you in the uplifting articles you provide for us.
ReplyDeleteThis group has certainly helped me to stay clean. Being able to talk to others who suffer the same things I do really helps.
ReplyDeleteI finally talked my brother into attending the meetings. He was reluctant to say the least, but now that he's gone to a couple, he's hooked and I know he'll keep going back.
ReplyDeleteNar-Anon has been a huge help to my daughter. She's been attending meetings for several months now. She tells me all the time that without the meetings she might not be able to keep going.
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