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•Founded 1953

Narcotics Anonymous

A 12-step program for recovery from drug addiction, adapted from AA principles.

Pros
  • ✓Addresses all drug addictions
  • ✓Worldwide availability
  • ✓Free to attend
  • ✓Strong fellowship
  • ✓24-hour support network
Considerations
  • •Spiritual focus may not suit everyone
  • •Abstinence-only approach
  • •Can be triggering to hear drug stories
  • •Quality varies by group

Philosophy & Approach

Recovery from the disease of addiction through working the 12 steps and helping other addicts.

Key Principles:

  • •Complete abstinence from all drugs
  • •Addiction as a disease
  • •Spiritual principles over specific substances
  • •Unity and service
  • •Anonymity and non-affiliation

Meeting Format

Group meetings with readings, speaker shares, and open discussion. Various meeting formats available.

Best For

  • People with drug addiction
  • Those seeking spiritual approach
  • Individuals wanting peer support
  • People needing structure

May Not Be Ideal For

  • •Those preferring secular approaches
  • •People wanting moderation
  • •Individuals uncomfortable with spirituality

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