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What is Narcotics Anonymous?
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based organization that offers a recovery program for individuals struggling with drug addiction. It is a nonprofit, non-professional, and non-religious organization that follows a 12-step program to help people overcome their substance abuse issues.
Narcotics Anonymous offers regular group meetings in various locations across Vermont:
Narcotics Anonymous Burlington
- Address: 364 North Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
- Meetings: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30 PM
- The Burlington NA meetings are held in a community center and provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals to gather and support one another. The meetings typically last for around an hour and include a mix of sharing, discussion, and group activities.
Narcotics Anonymous Rutland
- Address: 65 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701
- Meetings: Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 PM
- The Rutland NA meetings are held in a central location within the city, making them easily accessible for those in the surrounding area. The meetings follow a similar format to the Burlington meetings, with a focus on fostering a sense of community and mutual support.
Narcotics Anonymous Montpelier
- Address: 9 Bailey Ave, Montpelier, VT 05602
- Meetings: Sunday and Wednesday at 6:30 PM
- The Montpelier NA meetings are held in a local church, providing a comfortable and familiar setting for those seeking support. The meetings encourage open and honest sharing, as well as the development of healthy coping strategies and a supportive network of peers.
Founded in the 1950s, Narcotics Anonymous now boasts over 70,000 meetings globally, with a strong presence in Vermont. These free, community-based support groups offer a valuable resource for individuals struggling with drug addiction, providing a path to recovery and a sense of belonging.
The 12 Steps of NA
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a recovery program that provides support for people who have struggled with drug addiction. NA outlines a 12-step process to help members achieve and maintain sobriety. The 12 steps are:
- Admit powerlessness over addiction and that your life has become unmanageable.
- Come to believe in a Power greater than yourself that can restore your sanity.
- Decide to turn your will and life over to God’s care, as you understand Him.
- Make a fearless moral inventory of yourself.
- Admit your wrongs to God, yourself, and another human being.
- Become willing for God to remove your defects of character.
- Humbly ask God to remove your shortcomings.
- Make a list of persons you have harmed and become willing to make amends.
- Make direct amends to others whenever possible.
- Continue to take inventory and promptly admit when you are wrong.
- Seek through prayer and meditation to improve your relationship with God.
- Share the NA message and help others in their recovery.
Vermont NA meetings across Vermont provide a supportive community for recovering addicts. Members share their experiences and offer encouragement to help each other avoid relapse. The meetings aim to motivate members to make positive life changes leading to drug-free living.
Getting Started with NA in Vermont
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 Vermont.
Attending Your First Local NA Meeting
NA meetings in Vermont may be “open” or “closed.”
- Open meetings welcome anyone interested in the NA program to attend.
- Closed meetings are for those who identify as addicts only.
Arrive early to your first meeting and introduce yourself as a new local member. Share your experiences if you feel comfortable. Many meetings provide welcome keychain tags to celebrate clean time milestones:
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 1 year
The most important things are attending regularly and finding a group you identify with. The sole requirement for NA membership is the desire to stop using. You are welcome and accepted here.