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What Is Narcotics Anonymous?
When new members come to meetings, our sole interest is in their desire for freedom from active addiction and how we can be of help. – Third Tradition, It Works: How and Why
NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. We suggest that you keep an open mind and give yourself a break. Our program is a set of principles written so simply that we can follow them in our daily lives. The most important thing about them is that they work.
Taking Suggestions
Narcotics Anonymous does not have a monopoly on recovery. But we have found through the collective experience of our fellowship that those who attend our meetings regularly stay clean. While we don’t offer advice, we do have a few suggestions that we have found to work in strengthening our recovery. The first suggestions we offer are:
- DO NOT USE, No Matter What
- 90 Meetings in 90 Days
- Get a Sponsor
- Read the Literature
- Find a Higher Power
Meetings
Narcotics Anonymous meetings are a place where two or more members can share in their recovery. You are a member of Narcotics Anonymous when you say you are. We suggest you go to 90 meetings in 90 days or as many meetings as you can. It is important early into recovery to visit various groups and talk to many members. We also suggest you go early and stay late. Getting to know other addicts helps us feel apart of the group, not isolated. If you need help finding a meeting close to you, visit our Meetings page for more information.
Sponsorship
A sponsor in Narcotics Anonymous is an experienced member who has stayed clean long enough to understand the NA program and is willing to guide a newer member through recovery. They offer support by sharing their own experience, helping the sponsee work the Twelve Steps, listening without judgment, and providing encouragement during difficult times. A sponsor is not a therapist, parent, or authority figure—they’re simply another addict in recovery who freely gives their time to help someone else stay clean. The relationship is voluntary, confidential, and based on honesty and trust, with the goal of helping the newcomer learn how to live a drug-free life using the principles of NA. For more information read IP#11 found below:
Literature
Literature is an important part of the NA Program. You can purchase our literature in many ways. Your local meetings have free literature and books for sale. You can ask a member at the meeting if you are interested in buying a book. We suggest you start with our Basic Text, aka The Blue Book. It is considered the blueprint of our program. And is a great start for people new to recovery.
You can also buy our literature digitally by visiting our national website here.
Below you can find links to a few of our free informational pamphlets. They can also be picked up in person at a meeting.
IP #1, Who, What, How, and Why
Service
Service work is a pivotal part of recovery. Our collective experience has shown that service work has helped many to stay clean. You can start at your home group by helping set up the meeting, making coffee, giving other addicts rides, etc. Ask any member how you can be of service for further guidance.
The Dallas Area Service Committee offers many ways to be of service. We have trusted servants and sub-committees that serve the many home groups across the Dallas area. You can find more information of how to be of service here.
Dallas Resources is for members serving the DASC to find information to help fulfill their duties.