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. One of the most important things about our new way of life is being a part of a group of addicts seeking recovery. We realize that, whether written or verbal, no discussion of something as personal and individual as recovery can be all things to all people. 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. Our twelve traditions relate experience that can help na groups maintain their unity. Group conscience is the spiritual means by which we invite. Click any title for a printable pdf of na readings. Twelve traditions of naranon naranon family groups. How and why first tradition our common welfare should come first. The twelve traditions of na narcotics anonymous philadelphia. Narcotics anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special.
Narcotics anonymous is not related to any other organizations, including other twelvestep fellowships, programs, treatment, or correctional facilities. Children of chaos, we have defi antly played with every brand of fi re, only to emerge unharmed and, we think, wiser. Na, as such, ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve. 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. 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. 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. We hope that this book truly represents the therapeutic value of one addict helping another. Share links to other sites and services do not constitute endorsement by or narcotics anonymous. Twelve steps and twelve traditions x alcoholics anonymous. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous fellowship itself. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions audio version. Pdf twelve steps and twelve traditions download full.
The pdf book is great for phones and the ebook is perfect for tablets, laptops and desktops. That is not to say that our traditions eliminate all problems. 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. Pdf twelve steps and twelve traditions download read.
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. First tradition our common welfare should come first. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Na it works how and why interprets the principles of recovery used by narcotics anonymous. The traditions do not describe a process of recovery. 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. They were originally written by bill wilson after the founding of the first twelve step group, alcoholics anonymous. The white book, narcotics anonymous, was published in 1962. The fellowship grew erratically but quickly spread to various parts of the united states. Originally published in 1952, this classic book is used by a.
That was sure to be, since we are so largely a band of egodriven individualists. 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. 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. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. 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. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. From the beginning, the need was evident for a book on recovery to help strengthen the fellowship. The twelve steps the twelve traditions the book is a discussion of the twelve steps and twleve traditions of narcotics anonymous. Questions of finance, public relations, donations, and purpose are addressed in the traditions. Narcotics anonymous learn more about the 12 steps of na. The twelve traditions of na first tradition our common welfare should come first. The twelve concepts for na service are a relatively recent addition to our fellowships body of guiding principles.
Chatsworth, california f e l l o w s h i p a p pr o v e d. It is meant to help the reader determine his own interpretation of the principles contained in narcotics anonymous steps and traditions. Narcotics anonymous has no opinion on outside issues. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Aas 12 step approach follows a set of guidelines designed as steps toward recovery, and members can revisit these steps at any time. Our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern. Draft of introduction and tradition one including revisions from. Aside from the twelve concepts, these readings are a regular part of many na meetings, and are adapted from the. Narcotics anonymous guiding principles the spirit of our traditions. It does teach basic spiritual principles such as honesty, open mindedness, faith, willingness, and humility that may be applied in everyday life. The twelve traditions of na excepts from the basic text and it works. 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.
Displaying all worksheets related to traditions of narcotics anonymous. They are provided solely as a convenience to our members. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above. The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety. 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. As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well.
Narcotics anonymous, as a fellowship, is defined by its principles. The twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous na recovery. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Our twelve steps detail our program for personal recovery. It works how and why coastal carolina area of narcotics. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authoritya loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. 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. The book you have in your hands is a discussion of the twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous. Leadership qualities should be carefully considered when selecting trusted servants.
Part 1 discusses the basics of the na fellowship program and the twelve steps and traditions. 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. For each responsibility assigned to the service structure, a single point of decision and accountability should be clearly defined. Narcotics anonymous, the twelve traditions of na, naws, 2009. Narcotics anonymous uses a traditional 12 step model that has been expanded and developed for people with varied substance abuse issues.
Group readings for na meetings narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous na is an addiction recovery organization that was founded in 1953. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published by arid media. Our first tradition concerns unity and our common welfare. Twelve concepts for na service toronto area of narcotics. These very deviations created a vast process of trial. Understanding the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous.
Overeaters anonymous twelve steps and twelve traditions. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The following are the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous, also referred to as na. This work is the socalled basic text and is divided into two parts. The process of recovery is outlined in the 12 steps. Narcotics anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers. Introduce yourself, and discuss why you are chairing this inventory. 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. Our twelve traditions relate experience that can help na groups maintain their unity, and our twelve concepts are guiding principles for our service structure. Narcotics anonymous world services, incorporated isbn. One of the most important things about our new way of life is be ing a part of a group of addicts seeking recovery.
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