Small 12 step book a classic recovery text, twelve steps and twelve traditions outlines the core principles by which aa members recover and by which the aa fellowship functions. For the most part, the steps are usually very similar in wording, building on the wisdom of the initial 12 steps. This is a unique book being inscribed two times by bill w. As addicts we are all members and a part of the group. Only narcotics anonymous conference or fellowshipapproved. We could find all sorts of occult and esoteric connotations in the simple outlines, but foremost in our minds were easily understood meanings and. Spiritual in nature, they are a set of principles written so simply that we can follow them in our daily lives.
All of our service boards and committees are extensions of the group as defined in our 9th tradition and several others. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. How and why details the application of the steps and traditions of narcotics anonymous. The na book the basic text our symbol simplicity is the keynote of our symbol. We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable. And our twelve concepts are guiding principles for our service structure. Narcotics anonymous, as a fellowship, is defined by its principles. The following are the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous, also referred to as na.
This book was a bit damaged with scuffs on the cover and a coffee stain on the side of the book. Alcoholics anonymous and other aa literature is suggested for companion reading. This treatment model is based on the experiences of two men who, in the early 20 th century, founded alcoholics anonymous through their discovery that, in helping each other with their addictions, they were able. Introduce yourself, and discuss why you are chairing this inventory. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. A helpful book overviewing and explaining all 12 steps and traditions of the 12 step programs. Resource center what are the 12 steps and traditions. This book has a lot of inspiring insights which, if read alongside the big book, add to it and enhance the sobriety and recovery experience. It includes readings on each step and tradition, and discusses how they can be applied and encourages further thought and meditation on the process of recovery. History of the 12 steps of na and aa where did they come from. And, without taking step 1 perfectly all the other 11 steps and our sobriety will come tumbling down. By narcotics anonymous it works how and why the twelve. Fellowship demand propelled this project up the na world service.
The fellowship of narcotics anonymous is based on the twelve steps, the twelve traditions, and the twelve concepts. 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. If we show them the way, they will rise to the occasion equipped to continue to carry the message of na, that an addict, any addict can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use and find a new way to live. Originally published in 1952, this classic 12 steps and 12 traditions book is used by a. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. But the book had no writing in it making it perfect for me to add my own notes. A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous fellowship itself. Narcotics anonymous learn more about the 12 steps of na. Our twelve steps detail our program for personal recovery.
The twelve steps of narcotics anonymous na recovery. Other na meetings might include a literature discussion, speaker meeting, or the twelve stepstwelve traditionstwelve concepts studies. Our twelve traditions relate experience that can help na groups maintain their unity. Narcotics anonymous offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelvestep program, including regular attendance at group meetings. In addition, it clarifies each of the twelve steps that constitute the aa way of life. Twelve steps and twelve traditions by alcoholics anonymous.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions. In 1953, the book twelve steps and twelve traditions was published, codifying the foundation stones for the program. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. The basic text clarifies the steps which constitute the a. The spiritual principles of the 12 traditions the twelve traditions are often referred to as, why it works. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. While the most obvious benefit of following the 12 steps of na is that it can help you overcome a crippling and potentially lifethreatening addiction, there are a few reasons in particular for choosing narcotics anonymous over other addiction support groups. In addition to the na 12 steps, na operates on a set of guidelines meant to facilitate healthier relationships with other individuals and with society. The na group is the primary physical entity in narcotics anonymous.
When it comes to ego defl ation, few steps are harder to take than five. The twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The textreferenced definitions, simple phonic pronunciation guides, and page numbers for the included words make the 12 n 12 much. The 12 steps for the different groups include groups such as narcotics anonymous, gamblers anonymous, overeaters anonymous, marijuana anonymous, emotions anonymous, codependents anonymous and many others. The little 12 n 12 dictionary and concordance for included words, first published in 2006, includes over 2,200 of the most difficult words, terms, and phrases found in the twelve steps and twelve traditions book of alcoholics anonymous. As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well. Much better then the aa step book as for me i was a full blown addict so i can connect more with this na step book. We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction. Narcotics anonymous meetings follow a consistent format and often center around a topic of recovery called open discussion meetings. These guides are meant to be used by na members at any stage of recovery, whether its our first time through the steps or weve been living with the steps as our guiding force for many years. The final responsibility and authority for na services rests with the na groups. Twelve steps and twelve traditions first edition stated, 1953 inscribed by bill wilson 92253 two times ny. By narcotics anonymous it works how and why the twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous 8.
So, you wanna stay sober and have heard of the 12 steps to recovery and sobriety, but youre a tad reluctant to jump in. Twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Understanding the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous. The science behind the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous. But scarcely any step is more necessary to longtime sobri. 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. To fulfill our fellowships primary purpose, the na groups have joined together to create a structure which develops, coordinates, and maintains services on behalf of na as a whole.