Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous is a global organization of volunteers committed to helping community members reach and maintain sobriety. Currently, the organization holds more than 75,000 meetings across 143 countries each week. These weekly meetings are designed to support individuals at every stage of sobriety, and to maintain a community of support so that no participant ever feels like they are recovering in isolation. Participation in weekly meetings is voluntary and confidential; no personal information or details about the meetings should be shared with others. The goal of Narcotics Anonymous is to treat chemical dependence, one of the most common factors resulting in multiple arrests and recidivism. The organization believes strongly that substance abuse requires treatment, not punishment, and recovery is a collaborative process. Individuals can find information about local meetings through the Narcotics Anonymous website, as well as through literature distributed throughout local communities. For assistance, contact the organization directly using the information on this page.