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Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous helps with one of the most common and dangerous misconceptions about recovering from addiction- that the process has an ending; that there will come a day that the “recovery period” is over. Unfortunately, the majority of individuals who have gone through outpatient rehab believing this myth have been caught in the addiction cycle once again. If the substance-dependent person wants to be fully free from heroin addiction or other substances, she needs to accept at the onset that the process of recovery is continuous and without end. Needless to say, treatment and recovery do not stop upon leaving the rehabilitation center.
New Creation Treatment knows and acknowledges this fact, which is why the last phase of our Christian addiction treatment program emphasizes the need for continuing care for drug addiction help. One of the most effective aftercare interventions provided to our patients is the regular conduct of Narcotics Anonymous and other 12-Step meetings in their various facilities.
Narcotics Anonymous – What is it about?
Narcotics Anonymous or NA is one of the most well-known support group organizations that can be found all over the world. Its membership is composed purely of recovering addicts. The members aim to help and support each other to stay completely free from all types of addictive substances—the goal for each one is total abstinence. The group is open to all recovering addicts and the only requirement to be accepted is the desire to stop taking or using drugs, no more and no less.
The twelve—step program of Narcotics Anonymous is anchored on the following non-negotiable principles:
- Acceptance of a Higher Power and one’s powerlessness
- Taking full responsibility for one’s actions
- Openness to receiving help and willingness to give back
It is important to note that several studies on the effectiveness of NA revealed that individuals who cannot deal with the three essentials mentioned above, particularly the spiritual component, are more likely to get the fewest benefits from the program.
“You start to live when you commit your life to cause higher than yourself. You must learn to depend on divine power for the fulfillment of a higher calling.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita
How Narcotics Anonymous Complements Rehabilitation Program?
Unlike other rehabilitation facilities that seldom keep track of their patients after treatment, New Creation Treatment has an Alumni Program wherein counselors keep in contact with former patients to constantly support their progress. The center stresses the importance of regularly attending Narcotics Anonymous meetings as a form of continuous care after the patient is done with the various phases of rehabilitation.
Active involvement and participation in NA meetings help the recovering addict to internalize the following values needed to achieve lifelong freedom from addiction:
- Self-reliance
- Sense of responsibility
- Faith in God and faith in oneself
- Trust in others
- Seeing oneself as an integral part of the universe and not just an isolated being
- Acceptance of reality
- Hope
- Living a life of purpose
- Living one day at a time
“It’s part of life to have obstacles. It’s about overcoming obstacles; that’s the key to happiness.”
– Herbie Hancock
If you are struggling with addiction and you are looking for a rehabilitation facility that will help in your recovery process or if you want to attend a Narcotics Anonymous meeting, you can get in touch with New Creation Treatment. Our facility provides Christian treatment programs to ensure more effective recovery. Most importantly, care and attention to patients do not end after the rehabilitation process; the counselors of New Creation Treatment will be your lifelong support in your drug recovery journey.
The values above are learned every time one attends an NA meeting. The same becomes a venue for recovering addicts to support and encourage each other. One major advantage of Narcotics Anonymous meetings is that the members are comfortable to share struggles, vent frustrations, and voice their aspirations because they know that none of the people present will judge them as they all went through the same thing. Some may be much better now, but they have all hit rock bottom at one time or another. It is important to note, however, that NA meetings be kept gender sensitive — women should work with women and vice-versa in consideration of peculiarities and avoid potential issues in the long run.