Is Narcotics Anonymous Effective?

YES . . . if You Work the Program

NA: education, community & spirituality

It seems every alcohol and drug recovery program pushes attendance at 12-step meetings.  If not Alcoholic Anonymous it is Narcotics Anonymous or even the Christian based Celebrate Recovery.  Why go? Do these support groups work? 

Studies have proven that active involvement with Narcotics Anonymous will "reduce drug and alcohol use."  When a person is struggling with overcoming an addiction, participating in recovery counseling and attending a 12-step support group is an effective path of recovery.  When recovery counseling is completed, a 12-step program provides ongoing support and community.  Hanging out with others who have had similar experiences and are succeeding in staying clean is encouraging and helpful.  

12-Step programs provide an opportunity to have a sponsor who will "walk with you" through the times of temptation and feared relapse.  Another beauty of 12-Step programs is you will have the opportunity to serve others.  Once you have attended a meeting for a period of weeks, you will notice new members coming who are struggling to get off drugs or alcohol.  You, with your newfound sobriety - will be able to tell your story of how you are managing your days of staying clean.  As you help someone else, it is amazing how that motivates you to stay clean.  

For general information on Narcotics Anonymous check out this online article:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcotics_Anonymous

For more information on Narcotics Anonymous, download the free pamphlet "Introduction to NA Meetings" at www.stages2change.com