Aside from the twelve concepts, these readings are a regular part of many na meetings, and are adapted from the little white booklet. For procedure and conduct, we look first to the guide to local service, the twelve traditions of na, the twelve concepts of service, our hoia bylaws, as well as any conference approved handbooks and any approved past major motions to guide us. The na group is the primary physical entity in narcotics anonymous. An addict,any addict,can stop using, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live. The 12 traditions serve as a guideline or manual that defines the internal operations of the 12step programs. Share links to other sites and services do not constitute endorsement by or narcotics anonymous. The 12 steps of aa alcoholics anonymous,translated spanish. 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. The twelve traditions are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Draft of introduction and tradition one including revisions from. Na guide to the twelve traditions draft of introduction and tradition one including revisions from lsrsc literature committee meeting october 2000 tradition 1.
The specific practical application of spiritual principles is determined by each individual. Virtual meetings available to narcotics anonymous members during the covid19 outbreak. As addicts we are all members and a part of the group. Na 12 concepts narcotics anonymous primary purpose lcana. Quarantined na southern oregon public group facebook.
Narcotics anonymous is not a religious organization and does not mandate any particular belief system. The spiritual principles of the 12 traditions the twelve traditions are often referred to as, why it works. 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. The 12 traditions of na are to the group what the 12 steps are to the individual. A narcotics anonymous meeting is any two or more recovering addicts who meet together for the purpose of recovery from the disease of addiction. 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 we keep what we have only with vigilance, and just as freedom for the individual comes from the twelve.
Alcoholics anonymous and narcotics anonymous recovery books available to read. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous uk ed. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority a loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. 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. World services and its subsidiaries were not involved within the. That was sure to be, since we are so largely a band of egodriven individualists. All of our service boards and committees are extensions of the group as defined in our 9th tradition and several others. We realize that, whether written or verbal, no discussion of something as personal and individual as recovery can be all things to all people. The twelve traditions 1, 2, 3, 4 narcotics anonymous.
The 12 principles of narcotics anonymous spiritual principles. The 12 traditions are the principles that keep 12step support groups, like alcoholics anonymous and the alanon family support group, focused on their primary purpose of fellowship. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous fellowship itself. This group is based out of the southern oregon area and moderated by the members of soana. As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well. Traditions of narcotics anonymous worksheets lesson. Anonymity, endorsement, and 7th tradition have been brought up as concerns. Our meetings are conducted by addicts, for addicts. The traditions were first published in the april 1946 aa grapevine under the title twelve points to assure our future and were formally adopted at aas first international convention in 1950. The purpose of our emotional sobriety workshop is to deepen our program by learning new ways to expand our application of the program of alcoholics anonymous and to help us awaken to the powerful spiritual principles embodied in the twelve steps. Narcotics anonymous, the twelve traditions of na, naws, 2009.
Pdf narcotics anonymous download full pdf book download. The twelve steps, twelve traditions, twelve concepts, and. World services and its subsidiaries were not involved within the production of this specific work. As we read in the preface to the fourth edition of the big book. The twelve traditions of na sierra sage region of narcotics. They are provided solely as a convenience to our members. 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. Aa 12 steps translated alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. The twelve traditions of na we do recover what is the na program. Narcotics anonymous meetings are bound by the principles of the twelve steps, twelve traditions, and twelve concepts of na. All of the words in the puzzle can be found in the fifth edition basic text chapter six pages 57 64 across 1. 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.
The twelve steps illustrated tour steps 1 12, fun stepwork. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf. White booklet one of nas earliest publications became the heart of n. Every na group ought to be fully selfsupporting, declining outside contributions.
We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction. Open the meeting with a moment of silence to reflect on why everyone is here and. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. How and why just for today, reviseddaily meditations for recovering addicts the na step working guides sponsorship an introductory guide to na, revised.
These very deviations created a vast process of trial. Proceed with the meeting format, and stop at the meeting halfway time can someone do key tags please. Permission to reprint and adapt the twelve traditions does not mean that a. Break time 10 minutes or less please use the butt cans provided outside reopen meeting format. 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. Share links to other sites and services do not constitute endorsement by na. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authoritya loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. Understanding the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous. The final responsibility and authority for na services rests with the na groups.
Questions of finance, public relations, donations, and purpose are addressed in the traditions. This book is not meant to be an exhaustive study of nas steps and traditions, nor is it meant to be the final word on any aspect of re. This pamphlet is to be used as a conversation starter for your group. 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. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. They were originally written by bill wilson after the founding of the first twelve step group, alcoholics anonymous. Twelve step groups around the world rely on the twelve steps and twelve traditions, the basic text regarding the aa and na way of life and the traditions by which they maintains their unity. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Service material from the general service office the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous short form 1. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.
Pdf twelve steps and twelve traditions download read. The twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern. Twelve steps and twelve traditions spanish book summary. Narcotics anonymous does not exist without the na group.
The twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous na recovery. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. An na group ought never endorse, finance, or lend the na name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property, or prestige divert us from our primary purpose. Introduce yourself, and discuss why you are chairing this inventory.
The 12 spiritual principles touch every area of our lives. How it works the twelve traditions of na just for today we do recover. Understanding and applying the principals of the 12 traditions narcotics anonymous began in 1953. The spiritual principles of na recovery are the keys to joining the 12 steps with the traditions. A little known fact is that the fellowship ceased to exist for a few. Twelve step groups around the world rely on the twelve steps and twelve traditions, the basic text regarding the aa way of life and the traditions by which aa maintains its unity. Permission to reprint and adapt the twelve steps, twelve. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. Na basic text pdf na recovery books online read online. Na group, area, region, zone, inventory 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. 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. The twelve steps and twelve traditions cocaine anonymous. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published by arid media.
Displaying all worksheets related to traditions of narcotics anonymous. The twelve traditions of na narcotics anonymous philadelphia. The virtual na meetings provide a similar atmosphere of na recovery and therefore should follow our traditions. Narcotics anonymous sixth edition narcotics anonymous world services, inc. This booklet contains the twelve steps or principles to recovery, the twelve traditions of na, and an inspiring selection of personal stories written by men and women who are recovering from an. Wilsons book on the subject, twelve steps and twelve traditions, was published in april, 1953. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps. Steps and twelve traditions pdf twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions of aa the twelve traditions of na the twelve steps of na it works how and why the twelve steps. We also refer to a set of procedures known as roberts rules. Defined 12 step information and history for 12 step programs. Al kohallek is learning how to communicate using the twelve traditions from the twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Children of chaos, we have defi antly played with every brand of fi re, only to emerge unharmed and, we think, wiser. Narcotics anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Aa, na, al anon, na, alateen, naranon translated aa 12 steps, and our history of the 12 steps page in many world languages.
The 12 principles of narcotics anonymous spiritual. Other publications available from na world services it works. Twelve steps and twelve traditions the world famous eye opener. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Complete tradition guide the na webservants toolbox. Chatsworth, california f e l l o w s h i p a p pr o v e d. This book is not meant to be an exhaustive study of nas steps and traditions.
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