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What is Narcotics Anonymous?
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Members meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This program began in the 1950s and there are now over 70,000 NA meetings worldwide.
First Congregational United Church of Christ
- Address: 300 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
- Meeting Times: Mondays 8:00 pm
- Open discussion meeting for those seeking recovery through a 12-step program.
Club for Growth
- Address: 529 Kansas City St #100, Rapid City, SD 57701
- Meeting Times: Wednesdays 7:30 pm
- Candlelight meeting focused on the first 3 steps of NA followed by open sharing.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- Address: 502 2nd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401
- Meeting Times: Fridays 8:00 pm
- Open speaker meeting featuring NA members sharing their experience, strength and hope
The 12 Steps of NA
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based organization that provides support for people recovering from drug addiction. NA outlines a 12-step program to guide members on their road to recovery:
- We admitted we were powerless over addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable. The first step is acknowledging that addiction has taken control and that willpower alone cannot overcome it.
- We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Step two asks members to open themselves up to faith or spirituality.
- We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. Members make a commitment to prioritize recovery above all else.
- We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Take an honest look at the past and present to better understand the impact of addiction.
- We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Share struggles with at least one other person.
- We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. Become willing to let go of old behaviors and aspects of addiction.
- We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. Ask for help in letting go of character flaws.
- We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Identify who deserves amends.
- We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Make amends if helpful, otherwise move on.
- We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Regularly evaluate behavior and admit faults.
- 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. Connect spiritually to determine life purpose.
- 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. Apply lessons learned to help others in recovery.
Getting Started with NA in South Dakota
Use the meeting search on Methadone.org to find local meetings in your area. Both in-person and online/virtual meetings are available in most places across the state.
Attending Your First Local NA Meeting
There are two main types of NA meetings in South Dakota:
- Open meetings – Anyone is welcome to attend, including non-addicts. These are good for newcomers.
- Closed meetings – Only those with a drug or alcohol addiction can share during the meeting. These provide a safe space for members to share openly.
Arrive early to your first meeting and introduce yourself as a new local member. Share your experiences if you feel comfortable, but there is no pressure to share. You will likely receive welcome keychain tags at your first meeting to mark your progress:
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 1 year
- 18 months
- Multiple years
The keytags serve as a tangible reminder of the progress you’ve made in your recovery journey. NA meetings can provide community support and accountability as you work to overcome addiction.