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Narcotics Anonymous uses a slight variation of wording in both the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions when compared to other Twelve Step groups. According to the Basic Text, Narcotics Anonymous "has no opinion on outside issues," including those of politics, science or medicine, and does not endorse any outside organization or institution. The ...
Day by Day was written when there were fewer than 200 Narcotics Anonymous meetings held worldwide, [3] and was the group's effort to produce twelve step literature inclusive of addicts. Each day's entry contains a meditation, followed by and open-ended statement after which there is a blank space for writing.
For instance, in Marijuana Anonymous that member would be a marijuana addict, [8] while in Narcotics Anonymous that member would be an addict. [5] The principle is based on the philosophy that those that share common physical cravings and mental obsessions can best understand and help those that are struggling with their specific addictions.
Print (Hardback, Paperback and Online) Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions is a 1953 book, which explains the 24 basic principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and their application. [ 1 ] The book dedicates a chapter to each step and each tradition, providing a detailed interpretation of these principles for personal recovery and the organization of ...
Most of Narcotics Anonymous early literature was written by Jimmy Kinnon and is still used worldwide today in over 70,000 NA meetings. He was the main contributor to the Yellow Booklet and Little White Booklet that were used throughout the 1960s and 1970s. From 1953 to 1977 Narcotics Anonymous had only a set of pamphlets and booklets as literature.
Marijuana Anonymous (MA) – This group focuses of recovery from marijuana addiction. [9] Groups meet in eleven countries. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – This group has meetings in 139 countries and focuses on recovery from the use of all drugs and alcohol. The group makes no distinction between any mood or mind-altering substance and encourages ...
Anonymous Drugs 1971 — 18 25 Go Tell It on the Mountain: James Baldwin: Obscene language, explicit sex, references to masturbation, rape, violence and sexism: 1953 — — — Go the Fuck to Sleep: Adam Mansbach: Offensive language 2011 69 — — The Goats: Brock Cole: Obscene language and a scene describing the rescue of a naked woman 1987 ...
Twenty-Four Hours A Day, written by Richmond Walker (1892–1965), is a book that offers daily thoughts, meditations and prayers to help recovering alcoholics live a clean and sober life. [1]