Narcotics Anonymous Meetings in Decatur, GA

What is Narcotics Anonymous?

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a non-profit fellowship or society that offers recovery support for people struggling with drug addiction. NA support groups are available for free in cities across the United States. Here are details on NA meetings available in Decatur, DeKalb, Georgia:

NA Meeting at Decatur Methodist Church

• Mondays at 7:30 PM (Discussion Group)
• Wednesdays at 7:00 PM (Literature Study Group)
• Saturdays at 8:00 PM (Speaker Meeting)

NA Meeting at Scott Methodist Church

• Tuesdays at 8:00 PM (Step Meeting)
• Fridays at 7:00 PM (Newcomers Group)

NA Meeting at Decatur First Baptist Church

• Thursdays at 6:30 PM (Candlelight Meeting)

Narcotics Anonymous was founded in the 1950s and now has over 70,000 meetings globally. The program offers group support and a 12-step plan for overcoming addiction.

The 12 Steps of NA

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a recovery program that follows 12 steps to help members achieve and maintain abstinence from drug addiction. Here is an overview of each step:

1. We admitted we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable.
2. We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
3. We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him.
4. We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
5. We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
6. We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
7. We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
8. We made a list of all the people we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
9. We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when doing so would injure them or others.
10. We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, we promptly admitted it.
11. We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

NA provides a supportive community and recovery resources across Decatur, DeKalb, and Georgia to help members lead healthier lives free from addiction. Members gather, share experiences, celebrate recovery milestones, and support one another through affiliation, unity, and service.

Getting Started with NA in Decatur

Use meeting search on Methadone.org to find local meetings in your area. Both in-person and online/virtual meetings are available.

Attending Your First Local NA Meeting

There are two main types of NA meetings in Decatur:

Arrive early and introduce yourself as a new local member. Share your experiences if you are comfortable. You’ll receive welcome keychain tags at your first meeting:

• 30 days
• 60 days
• 90 days
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 1 year

The keytags mark your sobriety milestones. Attending meetings regularly and participating helps you meet new people and gain support. NA meetings provide a judgement-free zone to share your experiences and learn from others in recovery.