MHM Magazine

NA offers free support to addicts Narcotics Anonymous is a free, non-profit fellowship of people for whomdrugs have become amajor problem. NA’s program is open to addicts of all ages, nationalities, cultures, creed, gender identity, and religions. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Members meet regularly at NAmeetings, where they introduce themselves as addicts and try not to focus on specific drugs, but rather on the message of recovery and how to stay clean. NAmeetings all have the same primary purpose: to carry themessage of recovery to any addict that may need it. There are no initiation fees, no pledges to sign, no promises tomake to anyone. Meetings vary in length, format and focus areas, andmay sometimes be aimed at specific interest groups. Meetings can be either closed (only members permitted) or open (family and friends are welcome to attend and listen only). NAmeetings are often held in accessible, public facilities like church halls, libraries, and community centres: NA is not affiliated to these entities. All meetings are run by trusted servants(recovering addicts) who volunteer their time for service, the organisation does not accept outside donations, is not affiliated to any political, law enforcement, religious, or social agencies, and is not accountable to any outside entities. Please note that Narcotics Anonymous does not conduct interventions or drug tests; report on attendance, clean time or behaviour; and does not employ professionals to provide therapy, counselling, or residential facilities to addicts, or the parents, family or friends of addicts. If you believe you may have a drug problem, we recommend you go to ameeting near you. There is no cost to attend and no booking required. If you need help finding a meeting or more information, give the helpline a call (083 900 6962) or visit our website for our regional email helplines: http://na.org.za/helpline/