Pu b l i c  Re l a t i o n s
Statement
Why public relations is important to the NA member.
The Narcotics Anonymous message is “that an addict, any addict, can stop
using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live.” Our relations
with the public enable us to share this message broadly so that those who
might benefit from our program of recovery can find us. We perform public
relations service to increase the awareness and credibility of the NA program.
We share our message openly with the public at large, with prospective
members, and with professionals.

Maintaining an open, attractive attitude in these efforts helps us to create and
improve relationships with those outside the fellowship. Establishing and
maintaining a commitment to these relationships, can help us to further our
primary purpose.

The spiritual principles of our steps, traditions, and concepts guide us in
pursuing our public relations aims and our efforts to enhance NA’s public
image and reputation. These principles apply to our community and service
efforts as well as to the personal behavior and attitude of individual NA
members.

Informing professionals and the public:
Narcotics Anonymous is a global, community-based organization with a multi-
lingual and multicultural membership. NA was founded in 1953, and our
membership growth was minimal during our initial twenty years as an
organization. Since the publication of our Basic Text in 1983, the number of
members and meetings has increased dramatically. Today*, NA members
hold more than 35,000 meetings weekly in 116 countries. We offer recovery
from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including
regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help
from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to
pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.

Our name, Narcotics Anonymous, is not meant to imply a focus on any
particular drug; NA’s approach makes no distinction between drugs including
alcohol. Membership is free, and we have no affiliation with any organizations
outside of NA including governments, religions, law enforcement groups, or
medical and psychiatric associations. Through all of our service efforts and
our cooperation with others seeking to help addicts, we strive to reach a day
when every addict in the world has an opportunity to experience our message
of recovery in his or her own language and culture.

*As of September 2006.

If you desire a presentation to your staff, please contact us:
prsubcommittee@naena.org



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