This is a question every potential member must answer for themselves. It may help to read some of our informational pamphlets, starting with  "Am I an addict?"  and "Welcome to NA".

If you’re an addict, NA can help. "Narcotics Anonymous offers recovery to addicts around the world. We focus on the disease of addiction rather than any particular drug.  Our message is broad enough to attract addicts from any social class or nationality. When new members come to meetings, our sole interest is in their desire for freedom from active addiction and how we can be of help." (It Works: How and Why, “Third Tradition”)

If you’re planning to attend your first meeting, you may also be interested in IP #29,"An Introduction to NA Meetings."

The Narcotics Anonymous program deals with the nature of recovery. If you are an addict, please give yourself a break and use it. If you have a problem with drugs or you are questioning whether or not you are an addict, please attend one of our meetings so you can hear other people's experience, strength, and hope with overcoming addiction through recovery in Narcotics Anonymous. Do you think you have a problem with drugs? We may be able to help. Call us at 866-642-3848 for someone to talk to or to access meetings near you.