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1 means regularly attending N meetings and events, connecting ith other members over the phone, and spending time ith other recovering addicts ho that their parents feel more comfortable ith their involvement hen they have an opportunity to meet the N members involved in their life. and guidance for members ho need to take pain medications in Recovery in N is an ongoing process and members continue to attend N meetings young members say that being asked hen Unerstanding Relapse mean that an addict on t return to recovery and people s recovery process. Hoever, our literature and experience affirm that e have never seen a person ho lives the Narcotics nonymous program relapse. long-term or more information about nonymous, titled Recovery and Relapse or the Managing responsibilities such as schoolork and have orked ith their parents to find meetings that aren t in conflict ith these responsibilities such as noontime or eekend meetings to create a balance beteen recovery and these other responsibilities. Support for amilies addicts (such as Nar-non and amilies nonymous). Narcotics nonymous is not affiliated ith these organizations, nor do e recommend one program things, such as a parent acknoledging their recovery success in staying clean and finding This material as created from the collective experience of young members ho have stayed clean and found a ne ay to live through Narcotics nonymous. We hope this pamphlet ill help young people and their parents anser some very common X +32/2/ X (905) that spending time around family members ho use This is N elloship-approved literature.

2 ne lifestyle. N meetings are typically facilitated by a member ho acts as a chairperson. Many groups hand out keytags to celebrate milestones of The best ay to find out hat happens at a meeting is to attend one in your area. Open N meetings elcome friends, family, and members of the community, hereas closed meetings are for addicts only. The local N meeting directory or helpline typically indicates hich meetings are open and hich are closed. [live This pamphlet seeks to address some of the questions parents or caregivers may have hen a young person comes to Narcotics nonymous. The information here is not meant as advice about ho to parent your child, but rather relates some common experiences of young people ho have been successful in staying clean and finding recovery in N. Young members all over the orld have found recovery from drug addiction in Narcotics nonymous, and e hope this information ill be helpful for any loved one interested in learning more about the experiences a young member faces in The N Program The N program is found in the Telve Steps (as ell as other N literature) and focuses on addiction as a physical, mental, and spiritual disease that affects every area of our lives. s a result, recovery in N involves more than simply abstinence from drugs. What Happens at N Meetings? What you re most likely to find at an N meeting is a group of members talking openly about their successes and struggles ith not using drugs. Members often share about facing normal life challenges and ho they ve attempted to meet those challenges through practicing the principles found ithin the Telve Steps. N members often socialize before and after meetings, and in many communities greet each other ith hugs. N meetings give members an opportunity to form relationships ith other recovering addicts and develop a sense of community. These relationships are central to helping members feel supported in their In N, our recovery focus is on the disease of addiction, not a particular substance. lthough N stands for N is a felloship for addicts ho have used any type of drug or mind-altering substance. Who Runs N Meetings? N is a telve-step program of recovering addicts; members are not drug-addiction professionals. N groups are run by N members, and it is typical for members to have specific service responsibilities at a local N group (such as setting up chairs, making coffee, or collecting members contributions). These responsibilities often mean a greater commitment to regularly attending that particular N meeting. Meeting ttendance N members find that regular meeting attendance helps them stay clean from drugs and feel connected to the N program and felloship. N literature suggests that those ho are ne to N attend a meeting a day for at least the first ninety days, hen possible, and then maintain regular meeting attendance. Many young members have said that being restricted from attending meetings can hurt their recovery process. or a recovering addict, this can be the equivalent of being grounded from school or not being alloed to treat an illness. Recovery involves creating ne, healthy relationships, and this usually begins in N meetings. These relationships are an important part of achieving abstinence from drugs and learning ho to live a ne ay of life. Sponsorship in N sponsor is an integral part of a recovering addict s program. sponsor is a more experienced N member ho helps a neer member by sharing his or her experience staying clean and guiding the sponsee in applying the Telve Steps. sponsor is not paid and is not a counselor or a professional. sponsor is also not responsible for a sponsee s recovery or ability to stay clean. Hoever, this relationship is a vital part of ho addicts learn to live ithout using drugs. Will N Take My Child ay from the amily s Religion? N is a spiritual program and does not endorse or oppose any religion. N s spiritual program is simply the practical application of principles, such as honesty and gratitude, in everyday life. N is not in competition or conflict ith religion, nor does N require members to be religious. In many instances, N complements any existing religious or spiritual beliefs. Some young people in N have found that arranging a meeting beteen their sponsor and their parent can help parents feel more comfortable ith this ne relationship. Hoever, sponsorship is built on trust and confidentiality, and asking a sponsor to discuss information your child has shared can threaten the foundation of this relationship. or more information about sponsorship in N, see informational pamphlet #11 or our book titled Sponsorship. Ho Young Members Have ound Support from Their amilies Ho Is N unded? N is self-supporting through member contributions. Those ho are able contribute a small amount of money to help keep N meetings running. This money helps pay for meeting space, refreshments, and N literature. N literature can usually be purchased at N meetings, though some of our literature is provided free of charge. When a young person finds N, most parents just ant to kno hat kind of role to play in their loved one s The anser to this question ill be different for everyone, but it may be helpful to keep in mind that recovery is a process that takes time. Learning ho to practice the principles contained ithin the Telve Steps is a uniquely personal experience, consisting of things such as taking a personal inventory and making amends. This section outlines some of the ays young people have found support from their families for their [freedom

3 ne lifestyle. N meetings are typically facilitated by a member ho acts as a chairperson. Many groups hand out keytags to celebrate milestones of The best ay to find out hat happens at a meeting is to attend one in your area. Open N meetings elcome friends, family, and members of the community, hereas closed meetings are for addicts only. The local N meeting directory or helpline typically indicates hich meetings are open and hich are closed. [live This pamphlet seeks to address some of the questions parents or caregivers may have hen a young person comes to Narcotics nonymous. The information here is not meant as advice about ho to parent your child, but rather relates some common experiences of young people ho have been successful in staying clean and finding recovery in N. Young members all over the orld have found recovery from drug addiction in Narcotics nonymous, and e hope this information ill be helpful for any loved one interested in learning more about the experiences a young member faces in The N Program The N program is found in the Telve Steps (as ell as other N literature) and focuses on addiction as a physical, mental, and spiritual disease that affects every area of our lives. s a result, recovery in N involves more than simply abstinence from drugs. What Happens at N Meetings? What you re most likely to find at an N meeting is a group of members talking openly about their successes and struggles ith not using drugs. Members often share about facing normal life challenges and ho they ve attempted to meet those challenges through practicing the principles found ithin the Telve Steps. N members often socialize before and after meetings, and in many communities greet each other ith hugs. N meetings give members an opportunity to form relationships ith other recovering addicts and develop a sense of community. These relationships are central to helping members feel supported in their In N, our recovery focus is on the disease of addiction, not a particular substance. lthough N stands for N is a felloship for addicts ho have used any type of drug or mind-altering substance. Who Runs N Meetings? N is a telve-step program of recovering addicts; members are not drug-addiction professionals. N groups are run by N members, and it is typical for members to have specific service responsibilities at a local N group (such as setting up chairs, making coffee, or collecting members contributions). These responsibilities often mean a greater commitment to regularly attending that particular N meeting. Meeting ttendance N members find that regular meeting attendance helps them stay clean from drugs and feel connected to the N program and felloship. N literature suggests that those ho are ne to N attend a meeting a day for at least the first ninety days, hen possible, and then maintain regular meeting attendance. Many young members have said that being restricted from attending meetings can hurt their recovery process. or a recovering addict, this can be the equivalent of being grounded from school or not being alloed to treat an illness. Recovery involves creating ne, healthy relationships, and this usually begins in N meetings. These relationships are an important part of achieving abstinence from drugs and learning ho to live a ne ay of life. Sponsorship in N sponsor is an integral part of a recovering addict s program. sponsor is a more experienced N member ho helps a neer member by sharing his or her experience staying clean and guiding the sponsee in applying the Telve Steps. sponsor is not paid and is not a counselor or a professional. sponsor is also not responsible for a sponsee s recovery or ability to stay clean. Hoever, this relationship is a vital part of ho addicts learn to live ithout using drugs. Will N Take My Child ay from the amily s Religion? N is a spiritual program and does not endorse or oppose any religion. N s spiritual program is simply the practical application of principles, such as honesty and gratitude, in everyday life. N is not in competition or conflict ith religion, nor does N require members to be religious. In many instances, N complements any existing religious or spiritual beliefs. Some young people in N have found that arranging a meeting beteen their sponsor and their parent can help parents feel more comfortable ith this ne relationship. Hoever, sponsorship is built on trust and confidentiality, and asking a sponsor to discuss information your child has shared can threaten the foundation of this relationship. or more information about sponsorship in N, see informational pamphlet #11 or our book titled Sponsorship. Ho Young Members Have ound Support from Their amilies Ho Is N unded? N is self-supporting through member contributions. Those ho are able contribute a small amount of money to help keep N meetings running. This money helps pay for meeting space, refreshments, and N literature. N literature can usually be purchased at N meetings, though some of our literature is provided free of charge. When a young person finds N, most parents just ant to kno hat kind of role to play in their loved one s The anser to this question ill be different for everyone, but it may be helpful to keep in mind that recovery is a process that takes time. Learning ho to practice the principles contained ithin the Telve Steps is a uniquely personal experience, consisting of things such as taking a personal inventory and making amends. This section outlines some of the ays young people have found support from their families for their [freedom

4 means regularly attending N meetings and events, connecting ith other members over the phone, and spending time ith other recovering addicts ho that their parents feel more comfortable ith their involvement hen they have an opportunity to meet the N members involved in their life. and guidance for members ho need to take pain medications in Recovery in N is an ongoing process and members continue to attend N meetings young members say that being asked hen Unerstanding Relapse mean that an addict on t return to recovery and people s recovery process. Hoever, our literature and experience affirm that e have never seen a person ho lives the Narcotics nonymous program relapse. long-term or more information about nonymous, titled Recovery and Relapse or the Managing responsibilities such as schoolork and have orked ith their parents to find meetings that aren t in conflict ith these responsibilities such as noontime or eekend meetings to create a balance beteen recovery and these other responsibilities. Support for amilies addicts (such as Nar-non and amilies nonymous). Narcotics nonymous is not affiliated ith these organizations, nor do e recommend one program things, such as a parent acknoledging their recovery success in staying clean and finding This material as created from the collective experience of young members ho have stayed clean and found a ne ay to live through Narcotics nonymous. We hope this pamphlet ill help young people and their parents anser some very common X +32/2/ X (905) that spending time around family members ho use This is N elloship-approved literature.

5 means regularly attending N meetings and events, connecting ith other members over the phone, and spending time ith other recovering addicts ho that their parents feel more comfortable ith their involvement hen they have an opportunity to meet the N members involved in their life. and guidance for members ho need to take pain medications in Recovery in N is an ongoing process and members continue to attend N meetings young members say that being asked hen Unerstanding Relapse mean that an addict on t return to recovery and people s recovery process. Hoever, our literature and experience affirm that e have never seen a person ho lives the Narcotics nonymous program relapse. long-term or more information about nonymous, titled Recovery and Relapse or the Managing responsibilities such as schoolork and have orked ith their parents to find meetings that aren t in conflict ith these responsibilities such as noontime or eekend meetings to create a balance beteen recovery and these other responsibilities. Support for amilies addicts (such as Nar-non and amilies nonymous). Narcotics nonymous is not affiliated ith these organizations, nor do e recommend one program things, such as a parent acknoledging their recovery success in staying clean and finding This material as created from the collective experience of young members ho have stayed clean and found a ne ay to live through Narcotics nonymous. We hope this pamphlet ill help young people and their parents anser some very common X +32/2/ X (905) that spending time around family members ho use This is N elloship-approved literature.

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