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Service is a cornerstone of recovery and personal growth. It represents a shift from self-centeredness to a life centered on contribution and connection. While “working with others” is often seen

Recovery is not a passive process. It demands more than hope or wishful thinking—it requires consistent action and a connection to a Higher Power. Through action and prayer, we engage

Recovery is not just about abstaining from harmful behaviors; it’s about growth, self-awareness, and transformation. One of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of this journey is learning to see

Depression is a reality many of us face, both in active addiction and recovery. The weight of it can feel overwhelming, pushing us toward isolation and despair. However, recovery teaches

Recovery is a journey of transformation, one that begins with admitting our powerlessness and continues as we embrace faith in a Higher Power. This faith not only brings freedom from

The journey of recovery is marked by a profound shift in where we place our trust and dependence. In the depths of addiction, many of us put unwavering faith in

The journey to recovery involves far more than abstaining from harmful behaviors; it requires a fundamental shift in how we perceive ourselves and interact with the world. At the heart

“The Twelfth Step of our personal program also says that we carry the message to the addict who still suffers…. The group is the most powerful vehicle we have for

“We reevaluate our old ideas so we can become acquainted with the new ideas that lead to a new way of life.”– Basic Text, page 91 Adapting to a new

“When at the end of the road we find that we can no longer function as a human being, either with or without drugs, we all face the same dilemma….

“Freedom to change seems to come after acceptance of ourselves.”– Basic Text, page 56 Change is a cornerstone of recovery, but it often feels elusive. Fear of inadequacy or denial

“In living the steps, we begin to let go of our self-obsession.”– Basic Text, page 94 Self-obsession is a hallmark of addiction, shaping how we perceive ourselves and the world.

“Words mean nothing until we put them into action.”– Basic Text, page 56 Recovery is about more than just talking the talk—it’s about living the principles of Narcotics Anonymous in

“The fact that we, each and every group, focus on carrying the message provides consistency; addicts can count on us.”– Basic Text, pp. 64-65 NA meetings are a lifeline for

“Everything that occurs in the course of NA service must be motivated by the desire to more successfully carry the message of recovery to the addict who still suffers.”– Basic

“Complacency is the enemy of members with substantial clean time. If we remain complacent for long, the recovery process ceases.”– Basic Text, page 80 Complacency in recovery is subtle and

“There is a spiritual principle of giving away what we have been given in Narcotics Anonymous in order to keep it. By helping others to stay clean, we enjoy the

“Addiction is a physical, mental, and spiritual disease that affects every area of our lives.”– Basic Text, page 20 Many of us entered recovery with misconceptions about addiction. We may

“There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using.”– Basic Text, page 9 Membership in Narcotics Anonymous is unlike membership in most other organizations. There are no

“By working the steps, we come to accept a Higher Power’s will…. We lose our fear of the unknown. We are set free.”– Basic Text, page 16 Change is an

“No one is forcing us to give up our misery.”– Basic Text, page 29 For many of us, the misery of active addiction became a familiar companion. Despite the pain,

“I started to imitate some of the things the winners were doing. I got caught up in NA. I felt good….”– Basic Text, page 223 In recovery, the term “winner”