In Times of Illness Revised

Original ITOI published 1992 Revised with more collective experience with illness and medication Not meant to cover all possibilities Not meant to replace professional advice

In Times of Illness What’s in the booklet: Informing Our Healthcare Providers Medication in Recovery Mental Health Issues Emergency Care Chronic Illness Chronic Pain Terminal Illness Supporting Members with Illness

In Times of Illness Large Group Discussion: Informing Our Healthcare Providers ITOI offers the following thoughts on interacting with our doctors: Explain that abstinence is our goal Discuss alternative treatments / smaller doses Take our sponsor or trusted NA friend with us

In Times of Illness Large Group Discussion: Informing Our Healthcare Providers What steps have we taken with our healthcare providers? What kinds of questions can we ask our doctors?

In Times of Illness Small Group Discussion: Three Sections for discussion: Medication and Recovery Mental Health Issues Chronic Illness / Chronic Pain Refer to worksheet for scenario and questions Use relevant section from ITOI to answer questions

In Times of Illness Small Group Discussion Responses: Medication in RecoveryChronic Pain / Illness Mental Health Issues

In Times of Illness Other sections: Emergency Care The foundation we have in recovery is an asset during an acute event. Relying on others alleviates the fear / irrational thinking that come with isolation. The spiritual connection we have with our higher power helps guide our decisions and provides a source of strength.

In Times of Illness Other sections: Terminal Illness We accept the love of our NA friends in the here and now, without fear of tomorrow. Prayer and meditation are powerful tools. We avoid the tendency to judge ourselves harshly and don’t allow ourselves to be isolated by feelings of fear and inadequacy.

In Times of Illness Large Group Discussion: Supporting Members with Illness What can we do to support members dealing with illness or injury?

In Times of Illness Other resources: Suggestions to Follow with Illness and Injury Additional NA Material You May Wish to Read