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Narcotics Anonymous Iran. In 2014, John Lavitt wrote an article for a website called The Fix called “The Crescent and the Needle: The Remarkable Rise of NA in Iran.” This

I started with Narcotics Anonymous in 2002. Members of the Fellowship of NA would say that our primary purpose is to carry a message to the still suffering addict. In

2. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. I heard when I first attended Narcotics Anonymous meetings that ‘a desire

Attraction and Promotion “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.” I first

N.A. has no opinion on outside issues; hence the N.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy. True Suffering I first found Narcotics Anonymous in 2002 and attended my

“N.A., as such, ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.” By the 1970’s, Narcotics Anonymous had come of age

Alcohol Alcohol is the product of fermentation of grains, fruits or vegetables where naturally occurring sugars are transformed. The production of commercial and home based products includes the addition of

“Narcotics Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers.” Self-Obsession and Early Struggles with a New Way to Live. Nothing seems to frustrate me more

Recovery For a long time addiction was thought to be an incurable illness or moral failing. Early attempts to assist those who suffered were not always successful and often any

Evolution of the 12 Step Program In the 1930’s from the ashes of many tolerance movements for alcohol abuse rose the first 12 Step program called Alcoholics Anonymous. During the

For a long time addiction was thought to be an incurable illness or moral failing. Early attempts to assist those who suffered were not always successful and often any success

In the 1930’s from the ashes of many tolerance movements for alcohol abuse rose the first 12 Step program called Alcoholics Anonymous. During the 1930’s a Christian based movement known

My Addiction I thought I was self-supporting in active addiction. I was willing to manipulate, lie and even steal to maintain my addiction. Addiction was not always about drugs; feelings

Powerlessness. One of the difficult aspects of recovery in the beginning was this idea of taking responsibility for my recovery. So many of the things that happened to me in

I started attending Narcotics Anonymous meetings hosted by local groups in 2002. I decided on a group that I considered my primary group or ‘home group’ after about 3 months.

New Beginnings My home group of Narcotics Anonymous formed in March of 2020 when the pandemic was beginning to become a very real and global situation. Many physical locations were

Tradition 3 states that the only requirement for membership in Narcotics Anonymous is a desire to stop using. I was taught early on that, in an atmosphere of recovery, where

Father Time looked down for a Moment and said, ‘I want to tell you a story little one’. He pulled the Moment upon his knee. “Cool! I love stories!” ‘This

I live in between two very different fellowships of Narcotics Anonymous. I have gone north and south to be a part of and be of service to in many various

Black Tar Heroin; What is it? “Since the 1990s, US heroin consumers have been divided from the full range of available products: east of the Mississippi River, Colombian-sourced powder heroin

Overview of Inhalants Inhalants are a substance that is created from a chemical vapor that can be inhaled, resulting in a psychoactive effect that creates alterations in the mind. It

Overview Hydrocodone is a type of drug, painkiller that can be classified in the opioid family. It is used to treat severe pain and inflammation. It is classified as an

What is Addiction? Addiction is a disease that effects the brain in a complex way, causing it to constantly crave alcohol or drugs to the point that it becomes detrimental

What is Molly (Ecstasy)? 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) or ‘Ecstasy’ is made out of a synthetic drug that changes a person’s mood or perceptions. A common name for Ecstasy is ‘Molly.’ It is

What is MDMA (Ecstasy) 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) or Ecstasy is a drug that is synthetic in its form and psychoactive, meaning it alters the mood and perception of people who take it. It

What is Cocaine Cocaine is an extremely addictive substance that is comprised of coca leaves (Erythroxylon coca), derived primarily from South America. The main chemical in cocaine is cocaine hydrochloride

Overview Heroin is an opioid substance that is made from morphine, which is derived from the seed from an opium plant. The opium plant is typically grown in Southeast and

What are Anabolic Steroids? Anabolic steroids are synthetic and man-made substances that replicate the male sex hormone, testosterone. The proper term for these substances is anabolic-androgenic steroids. “Anabolic” refers to

What is Marijuana? Marijuana is a combination of greenish-grey dried flowers or “Cannabis Sativa.” It comes from the Indian hemp plant and the part that primarily contains the “drug” is