We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. The twelve concepts for na service are a relatively recent addition to our fellowships body of guiding principles. Narcotics anonymous offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. Leadership qualities should be carefully considered when selecting trusted servants. As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well. Displaying all worksheets related to traditions of narcotics anonymous. Our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern. Click any title for a printable pdf of na readings.
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. The reasons our program works, the how and why of recovery, are found in the collective wisdom of our members, presented here in twentyfour essays on. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Share links to other sites and services do not constitute endorsement by or narcotics anonymous. If you want what we have to offer, and are willing to make the effort to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps. By following these guidelines in our dealings with others, and society at large, we avoid many problems. Twelve traditions of naranon naranon family groups. The process of recovery is outlined in the 12 steps. Effective leadership is highly valued in narcotics anonymous. The twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous na recovery. Introduce yourself, and discuss why you are chairing this inventory. Our twelve traditions relate experience that can help na groups maintain their unity.
The 12 traditions describe the external environment the surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item that is required for a narcotics anonymous meeting, group, and service structure to exist. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above. They are provided solely as a convenience to our members. Na, as such, ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve. The white book, narcotics anonymous, was published in 1962. The twelve traditions of na narcotics anonymous philadelphia. This book is not meant to be an exhaustive study of nas steps and traditions, nor is it meant to be the final word on any aspect of re. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Twelve steps and twelve traditions x alcoholics anonymous. First tradition our common welfare should come first. It is meant to help the reader determine his own interpretation of the principles contained in narcotics anonymous steps and traditions. For each responsibility assigned to the service structure, a single point of decision and accountability should be clearly defined. The twelve steps of alcoholic anonymous the twelve traditions of alcoholic anonymous the following twelve steps and twelve traditions are reprinted in the original series, unaltered and unseparated.
Na it works how and why interprets the principles of recovery used by narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous has no opinion on outside issues. And our twelve concepts are guiding principles for our service structure. We realize that, whether written or verbal, no discussion of something as personal and individual as recovery can be all things to all people. The pdf book is great for phones and the ebook is perfect for tablets, laptops and desktops. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous fellowship itself. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authoritya loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. Draft of introduction and tradition one including revisions from. Our twelve steps detail our program for personal recovery. The following are the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous, also referred to as na. Worksheets are a foundation for leadership in na work 1, understanding the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous, the twelve traditions of na, the narcotics anonymous step working guide, based on the 12 traditions, narcotics anonymous its history and culture, first step work, complete. Narcotics anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers. The twelve traditions of na we keep what we have only with vigilance, and just as freedom for the individual comes from the twelve steps, so freedom for the group springs from our traditions.
They were originally written by bill wilson after the founding of the first twelve step group, alcoholics anonymous. This is the narcotics anonymous newest fellowship approved book that contains tools, text, and questions meant to facilitate discussion and inspire action in our groups, in workshops, and in sponsorship buy yours today. That is not to say that our traditions eliminate all problems. Narcotics anonymous guiding principles the spirit of our traditions. On september 14, 1953, aa authorized na to use of aas steps and traditions on the condition that they stopped using the aa name, resulting in the organization simply being called narcotics anonymous. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Understanding the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous a journey into understanding the traditions through a series of questions, answers, and viewpoints sometimes a question has an answer that we can all agree upon. Narcotics anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special. Pdf twelve steps and twelve traditions download read. One of the most important things about our new way of life is being a part of a group of addicts seeking recovery.
Page 1 1 narcotics anonymous guide to the twelve traditions 2 we keep what we have only with vigilance, and just as freedom for the individual comes. Group readings for na meetings narcotics anonymous. Children of chaos, we have defi antly played with every brand of fi re, only to emerge unharmed and, we think, wiser. The twelve steps the twelve traditions the book is a discussion of the twelve steps and twleve traditions of narcotics anonymous. Twelve step workbook of overeaters anonymous the twelve traditions of na the twelve steps of na it works how and why the twelve steps narcotics anonymous 12 steps and 12 traditions. Originally published in 1952, this classic book is used by a.
The traditions do not describe a process of recovery. Since nas inception in the early 1950s, we have used the twelve steps as guidance in our personal recovery and the twelve traditions to steer our groups. Group conscience is the spiritual means by which we invite. The fellowship grew erratically but quickly spread to various parts of the united states. Aas 12 step approach follows a set of guidelines designed as steps toward recovery, and members can revisit these steps at any time. Part 1 discusses the basics of the na fellowship program and the twelve steps and traditions. If you want to stay clean, you have to work the steps, meaning read about them in the text and write the answers to the corresponding step in the writers guide, and go over it with a sponsor, who is a guide through the steps. That was sure to be, since we are so largely a band of egodriven individualists. We hope that this book truly represents the therapeutic value of one addict helping another. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published by arid media. One of the most important things about our new way of life is be ing a part of a group of addicts seeking recovery.
From the beginning, the need was evident for a book on recovery to help strengthen the fellowship. Twelve concepts for na service toronto area of narcotics. Tradition five 151 bring recovery to, the newcomer in no way depends upon his learning, eloquence, or on any special individual skills. How and why first tradition our common welfare should come first. Narcotics anonymous learn more about the 12 steps of na. Questions of finance, public relations, donations, and purpose are addressed in the traditions. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous. Chatsworth, california f e l l o w s h i p a p pr o v e d. Narcotics anonymous is not related to any other organizations, including other twelvestep fellowships, programs, treatment, or correctional facilities.
Aside from the twelve concepts, these readings are a regular part of many na meetings, and are adapted from the. Understanding the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous was formed in july 1953, with the first meeting held in southern california. The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety. Narcotics anonymous, as a fellowship, is defined by its principles. The twelve traditions of na first tradition our common welfare should come first. Beginning in the early 1980s, we began receiving twelve step guides and step worksheets along with requests that we develop a standard set of guides for the na fellowship to use in working through the twelve steps. The twelve traditions of na excepts from the basic text and it works.
Narcotics anonymous, the twelve traditions of na, naws, 2009. Narcotics anonymous na is an addiction recovery organization that was founded in 1953. This work is the socalled basic text and is divided into two parts. Based on the 12 traditions open the meeting with a moment of silence to reflect on why everyone is here and what the body hopes to achieve. Overeaters anonymous twelve steps and twelve traditions. Narcotics anonymous world services, incorporated isbn. Na guide to the twelve traditions draft of introduction and tradition one including revisions from lsrsc literature committee meeting october 2000 tradition 1. It works how and why coastal carolina area of narcotics. The book you have in your hands is a discussion of the twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous. Spiritual principles of the 12 steps narcotics anonymous is not a religious organization and does not mandate any particular belief system. Our first tradition concerns unity and our common welfare.
Pdf twelve steps and twelve traditions download full. These very deviations created a vast process of trial. The twelve traditions of twelve step programs provide guidelines for relationships between the twelve step groups, members, other groups, the global fellowship, and society at large. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions audio version. Our twelve traditions relate experience that can help na groups maintain their unity, and our twelve concepts are guiding principles for our service structure. This book is a discussion of the twelve steps and traditions of na, meant to help you determine your own interpretation of the principles contained therein. They are the guidelines that keep our fellowship alive and free. Narcotics anonymous uses a traditional 12 step model that has been expanded and developed for people with varied substance abuse issues. It does teach basic spiritual principles such as honesty, open mindedness, faith, willingness, and humility that may be applied in everyday life. Narcotics anonymous sixth edition narcotics anonymous world services, inc.