Narcotics Anonymous - Literature

Literature

  • The Basic Text called Narcotics Anonymous is divided into two books. Book one discusses the basics of the NA program and the twelve steps and traditions. Book two is composed of many personal stories.
  • It Works: How and Why offers detailed discussion of the twelve steps and traditions. and is often called the "green and gold" after its cover.
  • The Step Working Guides is a workbook with questions on each step often called the "Flat Book".
  • Just For Today is a book of daily meditations with quotes from the Basic Text and other NA approved literature including the "Information Pamphlets".
  • Sponsorship is an in-depth discussion of the role of sponsorship in NA, including the personal experiences of members.
  • Miracles Happen describes the early years of the NA organization. This book contains many photographs of early literature and meeting places.
  • "Living Clean-The Journey Continues" was approved by the World Service Conference in May 2012.It contains member's experience's of staying clean and in recovery as they go through challenges in life such as illness,death,parenthood,spiritual paths,and employment.

NA has also produced dozens of "Informational Pamphlets", or "IP's", of varying length, that cover a wide range of recovery related topics including questionnaires for those who think they may have a drug problem, and information for those addicts trying to stay clean while still inside hospitals or institutions.

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