Newcomers Page

WHAT IS NAR-ANON?

Nar-Anon is a Twelve-Step mutual support program designed to help families and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living

with an addicted relative or friend. Nar-Anon's program of recovery is adapted from Narcotics Anonymous and uses Nar-Anon's

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or

friend. Nar-Anon is not affiliated with any other organization or outside entity.

Safety Statement

Chaos often accompanies addiction. Sometimes that chaos includes threats or even violence. Many of us adapted to increasing

levels of chaos without fully realizing the danger it can bring. Some of us have a long history with chaos and know no other way.

Examining our lives can trigger painful memories. Others may feel threatened by us when we admit there is a problem. Expressing

ourselves can escalate a precarious situation.

Sometimes we are so acclimated to a situation that we do not realize our lives have become unmanageable.

©: 4th Step Workbook–A Collection of Inventories

Serenity Prayer:

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Helpful Links to Literature:

Newcomer Booklet - Newcomer information pamphlets along with the Blue Booklet - announcement | (no paper) | Kindle | iBooks |

Google | Nook

Newcomer Packet - Paper version of newcomer pamphlets (does not include the Blue Booklet) - paper only

Narateen Newcomer Booklet - Narateen newcomer information pamphlets along with the Blue Booklet - (no paper) | Kindle | iBooks |

Google | Nook

New To Nar-Anon or Thinking About Attending a Meeting? (S-322) PDF | Purchase

Are you Affected By A Loved One’s Addiction? Free PDF download of the pamphlet Nar-Anon Offers Hope links directly to the Nar-Anon
World Service Website.

Contact Us: outreach@naranoncentralca.org

Members Share:

  • I wanted to help my addict.

    I learned that the one I needed to help was myself.

  • I was desperate, full of despair, and sick and tired of being sick and tired.

I don’t like who I am when not working my program.

  • I needed to know more about addiction.

    It helped so much to hear from others in the same situation.

  • I was desperate for information and encouragement.

I was so relieved to know I was not alone.

  • I was angry.

    I learned how to accept my feelings.

  • I was so full of shame.

    I learned that I did not cause it.

  • I blamed myself and my husband.

    I learned about boundaries and how to make them for myself.

  • I was on a roller coaster.

    I can handle the ups and downs much better now.

  • I was in chaos.

    I made friends who understood my problems.

  • I wanted my son to recover.

    I can love and encourage my son much better now.