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"The newcomer is the most important person at any meeting,

because we can only keep what we have by giving it away"

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Anyone may join us, regardless

of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion. We are not interested in what

or how much you used or who your connections were, what you have done in the past, how

much or how little you have,but only in what you want to do about your problem and how we

can help.  

Many books have been written about the nature of addiction. This book concerns itself with the nature of recovery. If you are an addict and have found this book, please give yourself a break and read it.

Narcotics Anonymous - Basic Text

This pamphlet was written to answer some of your questions concerning the program of Narcotics Anonymous. Our message is very simple: We have found a way to live without using drugs, and we are happy to share it with anyone for whom drugs are a problem.

    Welcome to Narcotics Anonymous

An explanation of the basics of the NA program for addicts attending their first meeting. The pamphlet focuses on the effects of addiction, NA's Twelve Steps of recovery, what it feels like to be newly "clean," sponsorship, and confidentiality of membership. 

For the Newcomer

 
                                                SUGGESTIONS TO NEWCOMERS

 
1.        Go to a lot of meetings and don't use in between. You just have to avoid the first usage.
 
2.        This is a 24-hour program. If you will take it one day at a time, It will be easier to stay clean. Even long-time members think of living just one day at a time, because living is just made up of a long series of todays.
 
3.        NA speaks for itself. Each speaker speaks for himself or herself only, not for NA as a whole.
 
4.        Anonymity - remember that this is an anonymous program. The names and what is said in this room stays in this room.
 
5.        Get a sponsor as soon as possible. Your sponsor is your NA advisor and friend. Temporary sponsors are available - ask about it after the meeting.
 
6.        HALT - H.A.L.T. stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired. Avoid these conditions, especially any two of them combined. They can trigger the desire to use, when that isn't at all what you want.
 
7.        HOW - H.O.W. stands for Honesty, Open-mindedness and Willingness. You'll hear lots about these. It's good to concentrate on open-mindedness in the beginning, while you're listening and learning about NA. Try not to make any judgments for awhile.
 
8.        Change your routine. Avoid places and people you used to use with. Set up a daily schedule for yourself.
 
9.        Use the phone. Use phone numbers you get from NA members. Part of the recovery process is reaching out to others. We all need each other.
 
10.     Easy does it! Remember, you don't have to accomplish it all today. Most of us used for a long time and we can't expect to recover overnight. Keep your life simple and use your support systems. This will build a strong foundation for your recovery.

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The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using!
written by pinny, April 22, 2009

All we need is a desire since as addicts when desire something we get it!

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written by meli, April 22, 2009

I love Just For Today.

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