Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Narcotics Anonymous
Most of us do not have to think twice about this question. We know! Our whole life and thinking was centered in drugs in one form or another—the getting and using and finding ways and means to get more. We lived to use and used to live. Very simply, an addict is a man or woman whose life is controlled by drugs. We are people in the grip of a continuing and progressive illness whose ends are always the same: jails, institutions, and death.
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.
You can find NA meetings through our meeting list page which provides information about meetings in Punjab and across India. We also have an international meeting directory for meetings worldwide.
No. There are no fees or dues for NA membership. NA is self-supporting through our own contributions. A collection is taken at most meetings to cover expenses such as rent, coffee, and literature.
The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using. You don't have to be clean to come to a meeting. We were all newcomers at one time and understand what it's like to be new.
No. NA is not affiliated with any religious group or organization. While we are a spiritual program, we are not religious. Members are free to define their own conception of a Higher Power.
NA offers various literature including the Basic Text 'Narcotics Anonymous', informational pamphlets (IPs), and recovery materials available in multiple languages. You can find literature at meetings or through NA World Services.
Yes, some NA literature is available online through the official NA website. However, purchasing approved literature supports NA World Services and helps carry the message to addicts who still suffer.
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The best way to learn about NA is to attend a meeting. Everyone is welcome, and you don't need an appointment.
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