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“We reevaluate our old ideas so we can become acquainted with the new ideas that lead to a new way of life.”– Basic Text, page 91 Adapting to a new

“When at the end of the road we find that we can no longer function as a human being, either with or without drugs, we all face the same dilemma….

“Freedom to change seems to come after acceptance of ourselves.”– Basic Text, page 56 Change is a cornerstone of recovery, but it often feels elusive. Fear of inadequacy or denial

“In living the steps, we begin to let go of our self-obsession.”– Basic Text, page 94 Self-obsession is a hallmark of addiction, shaping how we perceive ourselves and the world.

“Words mean nothing until we put them into action.”– Basic Text, page 56 Recovery is about more than just talking the talk—it’s about living the principles of Narcotics Anonymous in

“The fact that we, each and every group, focus on carrying the message provides consistency; addicts can count on us.”– Basic Text, pp. 64-65 NA meetings are a lifeline for

“Everything that occurs in the course of NA service must be motivated by the desire to more successfully carry the message of recovery to the addict who still suffers.”– Basic

“Complacency is the enemy of members with substantial clean time. If we remain complacent for long, the recovery process ceases.”– Basic Text, page 80 Complacency in recovery is subtle and

“There is a spiritual principle of giving away what we have been given in Narcotics Anonymous in order to keep it. By helping others to stay clean, we enjoy the

“Addiction is a physical, mental, and spiritual disease that affects every area of our lives.”– Basic Text, page 20 Many of us entered recovery with misconceptions about addiction. We may

“There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using.”– Basic Text, page 9 Membership in Narcotics Anonymous is unlike membership in most other organizations. There are no

“By working the steps, we come to accept a Higher Power’s will…. We lose our fear of the unknown. We are set free.”– Basic Text, page 16 Change is an

“No one is forcing us to give up our misery.”– Basic Text, page 29 For many of us, the misery of active addiction became a familiar companion. Despite the pain,

“I started to imitate some of the things the winners were doing. I got caught up in NA. I felt good….”– Basic Text, page 223 In recovery, the term “winner”

“This ability to listen is a gift and grows as we grow spiritually. Life takes on a new meaning when we open ourselves to this gift.”– Basic Text, page 102

“When we see how our defects exist in our lives and accept them, we can let go of them and get on with our new life.”– Basic Text, pages 33–34

“We use the tools available to us and develop the ability to survive our emotions.”– Basic Text, page 30 For many of us in active addiction, emotions felt unbearable. Fear,

“Relationships can be a terribly painful area.”– Basic Text, page 78 Romantic relationships can stir some of the most powerful emotions we experience in recovery. Love, vulnerability, and intimacy can

“We have seen the program work for any addict who honestly and sincerely wants to stop using drugs.”– Basic Text, page 10 Recovery works for those who are ready to

“We know that if we pray for God’s will we will receive what is best for us, regardless of what we think.”– Basic Text, page 44 In recovery, we’ve come

“Perhaps for the first time, we see a vision of our new life.”– Basic Text, page 34 Addiction confined us to a narrow, repetitive cycle of survival: obtaining, using, and

“We have to keep our recovery first and our priorities in order.”– Basic Text, page 79 In active addiction, we often used external events or personal circumstances as excuses for

“We begin to pray only for God’s will for us. That way, we get only what we are capable of handling.”– Basic Text, page 47 Recovery teaches us the value