NA: A Resource In Your Community (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Learn about how Narcotics Anonymous is a resource in your community for the still suffering addict and how we help each other stay clean.
Date and time
Location
Recovery College Collective
No 1 Carliol Square Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6UF United KingdomAgenda
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
NA Open Meeting
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Buffet Lunch
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
An Introduction to NA
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Myths & Realities of NA
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Comfort Break
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Spiritual Principles of NA
About this event
- 5 hours
If you know someone who may have a problem with drugs, you may have some questions about Narcotics Anonymous before considering whether to suggest they give NA a try. This event is designed to answer those questions.
Anyone may attend this free event, in person or online. You are welcome to join for individual sessions or the whole event. You can just turn up on the day, however, by booking in-person tickets in advance it will help us to cater for approximate numbers.
The event starts with an opportunity to observe a live NA Open Meeting, followed by a networking buffet lunch with people from a wider range of recovery organisations. "An Introduction to NA" session provides general background about our fellowship. The "Myths & Realities" session compares many of the common misconceptions with the real lived experience of NA members. Finally, the "Spiritual Principles" session outlines how we practice honesty, openmindedness, willingness and other principles to maintain our recovery in NA.
NA is currently referred to in the UK as a Mutual Aid organisation. We are a community of people who support each other to achieve and maintain a drug free life. The only requirement for participation in NA is a desire to stop using. NA is not allied with any religion, institution or other organisation. It costs nothing to be a NA member, you are a member of NA when you say you are. There are no waiting lists for addicts who want to attend an NA meeting - they just need to show up at any group.
For more information about NA in the UK, visit www.ukna.org
Frequently asked questions
Anyone! If you encounter addicts through your job, know someone who may be an addict or think you may be an addict yourself, this event offers hope that we can and do recover.
Yes. Narcotics Anonymous is fully self-supporting through our members contributions and we decline outside contributions. There will be a collection taken during the Open Meeting at 12 noon, which is optional for our members and we specifically ask non-members not to contribute.
No. We often say: "Half a meeting is better than no meeting!". Whilst we would be delighted to see you for the full event, your ticket allows you to join whatever sessions suit you best. If you can only get to part of the event, that's better than not coming at all.
Non-members are welcome to attend any "Open" NA meeting as an observer at any time (whether that's on your own or to support someone who may be an addict). The NA Monday Open Meeting runs at Recovery College Collective from 12noon until 1.30pm every week.
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