Public Relations | Young People’s Outreach Presentation
Introduction Ever heard of Narcotics Anonymous? “Clean Time” What is Narcotics Anonymous? Questions?
Why are we not here? We are not here to tell you: That you are addicts, but to inform you about Narcotics Anonymous. About specific drugs Medical information Personal stories
History 1953 50,000+ meetings a week We are a 12 step program Narcotics Anonymous was adapted from AA
Description of addict/ disease What does an addict look like?
Description of addict/ disease An addict is a man or woman for whom drugs have become a major problem and whose life has become unmanageable. It can be anyone from Park Avenue to park bench.
Description of addict/ disease Denial is part of our disease that makes it difficult, if not impossible, for us to acknowledge reality. We define the “disease concept” as a chronic, progressive, fatal but treatable illness.
Am I an Addict? -Pamphlet We feel that each individual has to answer the question for him or herself… Questions from the pamphlet: 7, 8, 20, 28, and 29
Am I an Addict? -Pamphlet #7- Do you avoid people or places that do not approve of you using drugs?
Am I an Addict? -Pamphlet #8- Have you ever used a drug without knowing what it was or what it would do to you?
Am I an Addict? -Pamphlet #20- Have you ever thought you couldn’t fit in or have a good time without drugs?
Am I an Addict? -Pamphlet #28- Do you continue to use despite negative consequences?
Am I an Addict? -Pamphlet #29- Do you think you might have drug problem? ?
Other Informational Pamphlets:
N.A. Meetings Location, autonomous and anonymous… Format/ Size… Cost… Not connected with any other organizations… What people talk about…
Schedule/ Meeting List How to find Narcotics Anonymous anywhere in the world Website- local, regional, world How to read the meeting list NA World Services P.O. Box 9999 Van Nuys, CA Website: Phone: FAX:
Fun in Recovery- Activities Activities (dances, campouts, etc), having fun in recovery After meeting socializing