Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Research Paper

Narcotics Anonymous Meeting On Tuesday September twentieth, I attended my first narcotics anonymous (NA) meeting to observe the process of how a NA meeting is conducted and what it entails. I expected the NA meeting to be held in an authorized medical building or church. It was not. Recovery and Beyond functions out of a small, run down residence off West Mahoney Avenue in Mesa. There were a handful of people outside smoking cigarettes and talking on their cellphones before the meeting, although none were conversing with each other and stood alone. As I went inside, I was greeted by a nice gentleman that told me to sit wherever I would like; with no additional questions asked. Since I arrived a few minutes early, I was able to watch them …show more content…
The first step involves the member admitting to their addiction. The second, is when they come to believe that there is a higher power to help them get through their addiction. Third states that they will turn over their lives to the higher power, God. The fourth step involves analyzing themselves and their morals. In the fifth step they admit to their wrong doings. Sixth, they allow God to rid themselves of their flawed character. Seventh, God will rid their past failures. In the eighth step, they make a list of all people who they have harmed while they were using, including themselves. In the tenth step, they are continuing to improve their character and admit their wrong doings. In the eleventh step, they turn to prayer and meditation to connect with God for his knowledge and power. In twelfth step, they reflect on all that they have learned and practice those previous eleven steps in all things that they do. My favorite quote of the night was said after the twelfth step. “This sounds like a big order, and we can’t do it all at once. We didn’t become addicted in one day, so remember—easy does it” (Narcotics Anonymous, 1986). It is a motivational motto to live by and can be applicable to all situations in