Narcotics Anonymous Meetings in Puerto Rico

What is Narcotics Anonymous?

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based organization that offers a free, peer-to-peer support program for individuals struggling with drug addiction. Founded in the 1950s, NA now has over 70,000 meetings worldwide, providing a safe and supportive environment for those in recovery.

Puerto Rico, an island territory of the United States, has a network of Narcotics Anonymous meetings available to individuals seeking support in their recovery journey. These meetings are free to attend and offer a welcoming and judgment-free space for those affected by substance abuse.

Address 1

• Location: Calle Loíza #1608, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911 Meetings: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:00 PM
• These meetings follow the traditional NA format, with participants sharing their personal experiences, strengths, and hopes in a supportive, non-professional setting. Newcomers are encouraged to attend and share their stories, while more experienced members provide guidance and encouragement.

Address 2

• Location: Calle Aponte #55, Ponce, Puerto Rico 00716 Meetings: Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 6:00 PM
• The Ponce NA meetings cater to a diverse group of individuals, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of their background or stage of recovery. The meetings often feature guest speakers who share their journeys and provide insights into the recovery process.

Address 3

• Location: Calle Marginal #225, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 00680 Meetings: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM
• In Mayagüez, the NA meetings follow a similar format, with participants engaging in open discussions, Reading literature, and supporting one another in their efforts to maintain sobriety. These meetings are particularly valuable for individuals living in the western region of Puerto Rico, providing a community-based resource for those in need.

The 12 Steps of NA

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a nonprofit fellowship for people seeking recovery from drug addiction. NA offers a 12-step program to help members achieve and maintain abstinence from mind- and mood-altering substances. The 12 steps are:

1. We admitted we were powerless over 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 persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
9. We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
10. We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong 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 groups hold meetings across Puerto Rico to provide support for members working through the 12 steps. The program aims to motivate members toward positive change in their lives and communities.

Getting Started with NA in Puerto Rico

Use the meeting search on Methadone.org to find local meetings in your area. Puerto Rico has both in-person and online/virtual meetings available.

Attending Your First Local NA Meeting

NA offers open and closed meeting types in Puerto Rico. Open meetings welcome anyone interested in the NA program, while closed meetings are for addicts only.

Arrive early to your first meeting and introduce yourself as a new local member. If comfortable, share your experiences at the meeting. You may receive a welcome keychain tag at your first meeting to mark your recovery journey. Common keychain milestones are:

• 30 days
• 60 days
• 90 days
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 1 year
• 18 months
• Multiple years

The NA community will support you through the recovery process. Keep attending meetings and build connections.