Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based organization for people recovering from drug addiction. Founded in 1953, NA follows a similar model to AA but focuses on addiction to any…

Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous are both Twelve Step fellowships that help people recover from addiction. While they share the same foundational principles, there are important differences worth understanding. Key…

The Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text is the primary literature of the NA fellowship. First published in 1983 and now in its sixth edition, this book contains the NA program of…

Your first Narcotics Anonymous meeting is a significant step. Here’s everything you need to know to walk in feeling prepared. Before You Go Find a meeting using our NA meeting…

Finding an NA meeting is easier than you might think. With over 70,000 weekly meetings worldwide, there’s likely one near you — and if there isn’t, online meetings make NA…

Sponsorship is a cornerstone of the Narcotics Anonymous program. A sponsor is a recovering addict who guides a newer member through the Twelve Steps and offers personal support in recovery.…

The Twelve Steps of Narcotics Anonymous were adapted from the original Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. While the structure is identical, the language has been modified to address addiction broadly…