In 1968, alcoholics anonymous took an inventory of its membership in the form of a survey. Service pamphlets are not intended to be recovery literature or to be used as the basis of a topic during a recovery. The people in each group get together, usually once or twice a week, to hold a. Unless specified below, pamphlets are available only at the web page. Off the wall area of narcotics anonymous informational pamphlets, ips, na official recovery literature off the wall area narcotics anonymous. The expansion of alcoholics anonymous to wider fields of greater benefit to more people results directly from the addition of new, worthwhile members or associates. Service pamphlets are not intended to be recovery literature or to be used as the basis of a topic during a recovery meeting. But remember, you are the only one who can say if you have a problem or not. We could find all sorts of occult and esoteric connotations in the simple outlines, but foremost in our minds were easily understood meanings and. The lack of selfacceptance is a problem for many recovering addicts learn more. Narcotics anonymous download free epub, pdf this new edition reflects the international diversity and strength of our na fellowship. Recovery literature in english us narcotics anonymous. Select pamphlets may be downloaded in pdf format from the alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This pamphlet describes how we can overcome our reluctance to participate in our groups business, and become productive members.
The world board was directed by a motion at wsc 2006 to develop service related pamphlets for use by the fellowship. Aa the original way 12 step guide is the culmination of years of practice and study of group sponsored step guides written by founders and pioneer aa members. Sharings from parents of alcoholics and answers to frequently asked questions help relieve the fear, anger, blame, guilt, and confusion of realizing your child is an alcoholic. Our higher power as we each may come to understand. Printing a single copy of this item is permitted, in accordance with the a. The nfg guide to local services can serve as a vehicle to the many ways naranon members can be of service to the fellowship. Narcotics anonymous informational pamphlets hamascna.
Aa pamphlets alcoholics anonymous agape link collection. To the newcomer and sponsorship in nicotine anonymous. Na literature sonoma county fellowship of narcotics. Unless specified below, pamphlets are available only online. Reading literature daily reinforces how to live the twelve steps and twelve traditions. Ernest kurtz research on alcoholics anonymous 4 how we had nurtured our inner child today. Marijuana anonymous has published numerous pamphlets discussing a range of topics related to our program of recovery. Narcotics anonymous, na books, magazines, memorabilia. Narcotics anonymous has a variety of approved literature to help further your recovery.
Magoffin county health department 2 mountain parkway salyersville, ky 41465. Is there anyone here attending their first na meeting, or this meeting for the first time. An aa meeting gets hijacked by people looking for free therapy. This pamphlet is designed to introduce you to recovery in narcotics anonymous learn more. This was turned into one of the first pamphlets concerning a. Alcoholics anonymous comes of age 333 pages written by bill w. Understanding anonymity in aa pamphlet recoveryshop. In good condition with tears to spine causing spine to be detached from book, and slight staining to covers.
Published in 1953, this book contains a detailed interpretation of principles of personal recovery and group survival by bill w. Service pamphlets sps are intended for use as a resource for groups and service bodies. Looking for aa pamphlets for a meeting, treatment center, or hospital. This book is intentionally written to be relevant to newcomers and to help more. This message is directed only to those of us for whom it is a very different story. There are a number of stories that tell of ordinary people who found. Others were developed to familiarize members and referral partners with service delivery processes and issues in na service. Some of our service pamphlets are meant to assist with discussion at group business meetings or in service committees. A history of alcoholics anonymous by oliver clark this visual and auditory history of aa covers the period 19321971. Alcoholics anonymous has no opinion on outside issues. Copies are typically available at ma meetings and may be downloaded below. A number of leaflets are available for distribution to potentail newcomers to aa.
Seventh tradition pamphlet, pdf, historicalliterature 7th tradition. Narcotics anonymous basic text approval form unpublished literary work basic text approval form. General service conference approved literature understanding anonymity. One of the first of these guides, the akron manual, was commissioned by dr. Prior to the publishing of our basic text we had nine information pamphlets, and our little white book. Have you ever decided to stop drinking for a week or so, but only. This is an early reprint of the famous magazine article that helped promote a. Finally, we close with a pamphlet created by john s that is all about the website aa beyond belief. Click here to find out more about the full version for. To see the complete pamphlet, just click on the image and you can then access a pdf and download it if you wish. Narcotics anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Alcoholics anonymous freed slaves of drink, now they free others by jack alexander.
Group readings for na meetings narcotics anonymous. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. We do offer ebooks for sale online, and we continue to provide over half a million. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. It includes ten chapters on our program and a new section of recovery experience from na members called our. Alcoholics anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers. The only requirement for membership is an honest desire to stop drinking. The na program started as a small us movement that has grown into one of the worlds oldest and largest organizations of its type. The na book the basic text our symbol simplicity is the keynote of our symbol. For them, alcohol is not a problem and we can only say may it always stay that way. An introductory guide to narcotics anonymous, revised. Sponsorship pamphlet by clarence snyder 1944 this is the first pamphlet ever written concerning sponsorship.
General service conferenceapproved literature reflects the group conscience of the fellowship of a. Can we open this meeting with a moment of silence for the addict who still suffers, followed by the we version of the serenity prayer. Recognizing the need to know more about the fellowship, a small trial survey was conducted in a few groups by the regional trustees to see how members would respond to a voluntary anonymous questionnaire. A guide for the family of the alcoholic p7 category.
Even if youve been told you do, the important thing is that you decide for yourself. Recoveryshop the onestop shop for meeting materials, recovery items, and 12step gifts. Information pamphlets off the wall area of narcotics. The list of questions, which follows, has helped a lot of people find where they stood with booze. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Below are images of exactly half of each one of the pamphlets.
Alcoholics anonymous memorabilia, booklets, pamphlets. In great britain and continental european region, there are currently about 4,500 groups. Alcoholics anonymous has nothing to offer these drinkers. The naranon family groups guide to local services is for fellowship members who have found the personal growth and continuous recovery that comes from taking an active role in the naranon program. Many narcotics anonymous members have found hospitals and institutions service to be learn more. We read oa approved books, pamphlets, and lifeline magazine. Remember, there is no disgrace in facing up to the fact that you have a problem.
Narcotics anonymous step working guides are meant to be used by na members at any stage of recovery, whether its the first time through the steps, or whether they have been a guiding force for many years. Alcoholics anonymous is made up of over 100, 000 local groups in 1 50 countries. Pdf version one this is a basic version of the text of alcoholics anonymous. So a basket is usually passed around during the meeting, and members put in whatever they can afford or wish to give. Many addicts referred to the little white book as hip pocket recovery. Together they are called a starter pack, which can be ordered from our shop. I found the only na meeting in the world 121 when he was using he went from one mother to anotherfrom his mothers house to the military to marriageuntil his wife tired of the insanity and found the only na meeting in the world. Recovery literature in english us we offer all available information pamphlets and na booklets here, in all currently available languages, in order to serve our members and potential members. Area service committee meetings are held the 1st sunday of every month at 1. Answers the questions most frequently asked about a. Many may be read online, or you may order printed copies english only in our store.
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