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The history of Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) is a fascinating journey of hope, resilience, and transformation. Established as a haven for drug addicts, N.A. has grown into an international organization that has changed countless lives through its unique approach to recovery.
This paper provides an overview of the history, structure, philosophy, and activities of the NA fellowship based on interviews with members, a survey of the NA literature, and observation at a residential therapeutic community employing the NA approach.
The history of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is best understood in the cultural context of the 1950’s, the decade in which the notion of “good” and “bad” drugs crystalized.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA), founded in 1953, describes itself as a "nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem." [ 1 ] Narcotics Anonymous uses a 12-step model developed for people with varied substance use disorders [ 2 ] and is the second-largest 12-step organization, [ 3 ] after 12-step pioneer ...
Anonymous (AA) is best understood in the context of the repeal of Prohibition and the challenges of the Great Depression, the history of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is best understood in the cultural context of the 1950s.
Without going into detail on the history of Alcoholic Anonymous (AA), the book recognizes AA's relevance to the development of NA. It was AA and its 12 steps that provided the spark for NA. The first NA meeting held outside prison walls occurred in 1950 at a YMCA in New York City.
Just as the birth of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is best understood in the context of the repeal of Prohibition and the challenges of the Great Depression, the history of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is best understood in the cultural context of the 1950s.
Discusses the history, structure, philosophy, and activities of the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) fellowship based on interviews with members, a survey of the NA literature, and observation at the residential therapeutic community using the NA approach.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a community-based, 12-step organization that holds nearly 62,000 meetings weekly in 129 countries. Relatively little is known about NA members’ recovery experiences. This …
Welcome to the NA History Tree, your premier resource for historical documents of Narcotics Anonymous. For decades, our fellowship has sought detailed historical records, and our mission is to satisfy this growing interest.