What Is Narcotics Anonymous?
A free, peer-led fellowship for people recovering from addiction. No judgment. No cost. No requirements except a desire to stop using.
“Our message is that an addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live.”
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) was founded in 1953 and has grown into one of the world's largest recovery fellowships. NA is a nonprofit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
NA's program of recovery is based on the Twelve Steps — a set of guiding principles that help members address the root causes of their addiction, rebuild their lives, and support others in their recovery.
Meetings are at the heart of NA. They are informal gatherings where members share their experiences, strength, and hope with one another. You don't have to speak — you can simply listen.
What makes NA different
No dues or fees
NA is entirely self-supporting through member contributions. There is no cost to attend.
No outside affiliations
NA does not endorse or oppose any causes, politics, religion, or other organizations.
One requirement
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs.
Anonymity is protected
NA keeps all member information confidential. What you share in a meeting stays there.
Peer-led
NA meetings are run by fellow recovering addicts — not doctors, counselors, or institutions.
Worldwide
NA has over 70,000 meetings in more than 140 countries and is one of the world's largest recovery fellowships.
Who are NA members?
NA members come from every walk of life — all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. They are united by a shared experience with addiction and a common desire to recover. There is no “typical” addict in NA.
Many members initially came to NA with little hope. What they found was a community that understood them — and a program that worked.