The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. Understanding the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous. How and why as its own study of the twelve traditions. By narcotics anonymous it works how and why the twelve. Im going to get into the foreword in more detail later on. Al kohallek is learning how to communicate using the twelve traditions from the twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Twelve steps and twelve traditions is a 1953 book, which. The twelve traditions of twelvestep programs provide guidelines for relationships between. Wilsons book on the subject, twelve steps and twelve traditions, was published in april, 1953. The 12 traditions got its start in 1939 in the foreword of the first editions of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This book is not meant to be an exhaustive study of nas steps and traditions. As part of aas 3 legacies of recovery, unity and service, the traditions are the spiritual principles whose objective is the promotion of unity within our fellowship.
Each group has but one primary purposeto carry the message to the addict who still suffers. This is a unique book being inscribed two times by bill w. Aa twelve steps and twelve traditions pocket edition book. 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.
Reprinted from the basic text, narcotics anonymous, fifth edition. Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion. Complete tradition guide the na webservants toolbox. Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. The twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous 60 chapter seven. The following are the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous, also referred to as na. By buddy t what you need to know about step 4 of the 12. The 12 traditions of alcoholics anonymous symbolize the sacrificial character of our life together and they are the greatest force for unity that we know. 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. How and why nas twelve steps and twelve traditions by narcotics anonymous fellowship at. 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.
These are the principles that made our recovery possible. Na it works how and why hardcover book i recoveryshop. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous fellowship itself. This is the audio version of twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. It works how and why coastal carolina area of narcotics. For anyone who might find them useful, here are complete audio readings of two of the keystone references of anonymous programs of recovery worldwide the big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve steps and twelve traditions please see links for direct contact to specific programs. As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well. In 1953, the book twelve steps and twelve traditions was published, codifying the foundation stones for the program. The twelve traditions of na narcotics anonymous philadelphia. Twelve steps and twelve traditions first edition stated, 1953 inscribed by bill wilson 92253 two times.
The white booklet includes the essentials of the narcotics anonymous program. But the book had no writing in it making it perfect for me to add my own notes. All of our service boards and committees are extensions of the group as defined in our 9th tradition and several others. Our first tradition concerns unity and our common welfare.
We welcome you to read this text, hoping that you will choose to share with us in the new life we have found. Twelve steps and twelve traditions, as well as many personal stories of men and women who have found freedom from addiction. The process of recovery is outlined in the 12 steps. Narcotics anonymous has no opinion on outside issues. History of the 12 steps of na and aa where did they come from. Nas twelve steps and twelve traditions ebook written by fellowship of narcotics anonymous. The 12 traditions describe the external environment the surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item that is required for a narcotics anonymous meeting, group, and service structure to exist. 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. If you want what we have to offer, and are willing to make the effort to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps. The twelve traditions tradition one 129 our common welfare should come first. The short form of the 12 traditions are what is most often read at the beginning of a. The main focus of book one will be on the twelve steps. The na group is the primary physical entity in narcotics anonymous. 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.
The twelve traditions of na first tradition our common welfare should come first. A helpful book overviewing and explaining all 12 steps and traditions of the 12 step programs. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous by office, world service and a great selection of related books. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions audio version. Introduce yourself, and discuss why you are chairing this inventory. In 1946, cofounder bill wilson published the twelve points to assure our future in the aa grapevine newspaper. Marijuana anonymous has made similar changes to adapt the traditions to marijuana use, and has gone a step further by eliminating male pronouns in reference to god. Sometimes the response to a question will vary depending on the point from which it is viewed. It is only through understanding and application that they work. Every crisis has an upside and for us this is an opportunity to expand our support networks nationally and even internationally. As addicts we are all members and a part of the group. How it works the twelve traditions of na just for today we do recover. 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. How and why nas twelve steps and twelve traditions.
Twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Welcome to all our na members new to the phone lines. Twelve traditions reprinted for adaptation by permission of aa world services, inc. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us. The book contains 24 chapters, one for each of the 12 steps and 12 traditions. We were celebrating the 30th birthday of region 9 so we had the name of a principle and its steptraditionconcept written on a piece of paper and put inside a balloon. Nov 21, 2019 the twelve traditions are the principles that keep 12 step support groups, like alcoholics anonymous aa and alanon, focused on their primary task of fellowship. Twelve steps and twelve traditions by alcoholics anonymous. Twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous. 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.
It was written over 10 years after the publication of the big book, and contains both elaboration on each of the steps and a lot more on the traditional and learnings from bill w. The twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous, recovery and relapse, just. Steps and twelve traditions of aa twelve steps and twelve traditions pdf twelve steps and twelve traditions the twelve traditions of na the twelve steps of na it works how and why the twelve steps twelve. Due to the quick growth of the group, many questions surrounding publicity, religion, and finances came up. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous by. This book is not meant to be an exhaustive study of na s steps and traditions, nor is it meant to be the final word on any aspect of re. This portion of the book is not meant to fulfill every need for every group or every member.
They werent called the traditions then but the foreword to the 1st edition of the big book contains many, but certainly not all, of the spiritual principles in our 12 traditions. The 12 traditions of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Narcotics anonymous guiding principles the spirit of our traditions. Narcotics anonymous uses a traditional 12 step model that has been expanded and developed for people with varied substance abuse issues and is the secondlargest 12 step organization. This book was a bit damaged with scuffs on the cover and a coffee stain on the side of the book. Narcotics anonymous offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelvestep program, including regular attendance at group meetings. Twelve steps and twelve traditions first edition stated, 1953 inscribed by bill wilson 92253 two times ny. Our traditions protect us from the internal and external forces that could destroy us. 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. The twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous na, the second largest twelvestep program, are as stated in the above short.
Narcotics anonymous offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve step program, including regular. The textreferenced definitions, simple phonic pronunciation guides, and page numbers for the included words make the 12 n 12. The twelve traditions serve as the framework by which the internal operations of all 12 step programs operate. In his story, originally published in the little white book and later included in our second edition, this different addict ex. Narcotics anonymous does not exist without the na group. Every na group ought to be fully selfsupporting, declining outside contributions. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authoritya loving god as. It includes the serenity prayer, and selections from, who is an addict. 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. By buddy t how tradition one helps maintain unity at aa meetings. Twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous for sale. 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.
An na group ought never endorse, finance, or lend the na name to. One of the most important things about our new way of life is being a part of a group of addicts seeking recovery. 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. Na guide to the twelve traditions draft of introduction and tradition one including revisions from lsrsc literature committee meeting october 2000 tradition 1. Our recovery and our lives depend upon narcotics anonymous and na cannot survive outside the guidance and principles of our traditions and concepts.