Another treatment program we found specifically targeted alcohol abuse and its effects. Alcohol anonymous is a program that allows men and women to share their experiences with each other regarding the alcohol abuse they’ve experienced in their life hoping to help each other out in solving their common problem together as one. Instead of "swearing off forever" or worrying about whether they will be sober tomorrow, people in A.A. concentrate on the not drinking right now- today. AA meetings usually require a membership though there are no dues or fees for this program. This program uses a spiritual approach like a belief in the higher power usually for example, god. These AA meetings are often held in schools, churches, or any public place available. Meetings are open for anyone to attend regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. Though you must be an alcoholic to join AA anyone can attend the open meetings. AA is supported and organized by its members, and it …show more content…
These addicts meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Again, the only requirement for this program is that an individual have the desire to stop using drugs. NA is not affiliated with any other organizations, just like AA they also do not have any initiation fees or dues and they do not make any promises to anyone. The basic idea of anonymity allows addicts to attend meetings without fear of legal or social repercussions. This is an important consideration for an addict thinking about going to his or her first meeting. Anonymity also supports positive vibe of equality in meetings. It helps insure that no one person’s personality or situation will be considered more important than the message of recovery in NA. Narcotics Anonymous however, does not support the use of caffeine, nicotine, or sugar. The use of prescribed medications for the treatment of
On February 27, 2014, I visited an Alcohol Anonymous (A.A) therapeutic group meeting called Another Chance. Another Chance is an intergroup meeting located inside the Concord Baptist Church of Christ, at 833 Gardner C. Taylor Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Another Chance has been in operation for over thirty years, and holds open discussion meetings on alcohol use and prevention, every Thursday from six in the evening until seven o’clock. This group interaction with alcohol substance use and abuse focuses on helping all members regardless of race, ethnicity or culture, to abstain from drinking one day at a time; and encourages them to maintain healthy thoughts and emotions through the use of the “Twelve Steps and Traditions” of recovery and intervention approaches.
The center combines a safe housing environment with structured educational programs that incorporate the philosophies of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Alcoholics Anonymous is the original self help group founded on principles that provide support and encouragement for recovering alcoholics. New members are encouraged to work with a spon...
Narcotics Anonymous is a group that has taught me many values. They have twelve values, twelve traditions, and twelve steps. As a group we learn to accept all of the above for mentioned beliefs. There is what you call a home group. That is your main meeting session with your sponsor, (if you choose to have one which is recommended), sharing time, to talk about whatever you choose i.e. your day, if there was a relapse, a stressful day, and just trying to talk to others who understand every struggle we have on a daily basis to stay clean.
Alcoholism is as prevalent in my family, as blood is in our veins. When previously asked to observe 12-step groups, I ritualistically flocked to Alcoholics Anonymous, without consideration of the possibility that other groups had any potential to make an impact on me. I always pride myself in my ability to identify as an individual that is not ensnared in alcoholism, but unfortunately am an individual that was highly tormented by alcoholism. Through observation of the group and how it processed, as well as identifying how I felt as a new attendee, I was able to understand why self-help, support groups are so vital for individuals in recovery. I finally realized, I too am in recovery.
...e or social group for being an addict if it is not fully understood that they are trying to recover from their addiction (Methadone Cons).
On September 21, 2016, I attended my first Narcotic’s Anonymous (NA) meeting at Cana Lutheran Church. Before attending this meeting, I had some preconceived views on what an ordinary NA meeting might be like. I originally thought of the meeting only as a group of individuals seated in a circle while sharing their feelings. I imagined that these people might be forced to attend the meeting by a spouse or some other influence in their lives. However, I was certainly mistaken. This meeting was much more; in fact, it is an essential part of the recovery process for many.
However, rather than treating an addiction like a disease, society treats addiction by stigmatizing the person like a failure, and criminal. Those who suffer with this disease, both the addict, and their friends and family, are usually isolated by judgment and embarrassment from others, who are unaware and ignorant to the issue. As a result, the disease sadly often goes unrecognized and untreated, especially among the poor, and those who are unable to get proper treatment. Once again, I am very happy after attending my second meeting, and it has an overall great experience. I wish more people were open to meetings to see how great and beneficial they are to all kinds of people, and this summer that is my goal to open others up to attending meetings that could help benefit
Inc., 2008). The approach points to the belief that addiction is caused because of a lack of attachment, where the individual has become attached to the substance (Walant, 1995). Narcotics Anonymous and other 12 Step programs extrapolate from this knowledge, creating a pathway, through the 12 steps, for the individual to decrease their attachment with the substance and build healthy relational attachments to supportive addicts in recovery and/ or other members of
individuals and their families, and provide information about effective community-based interventions such as Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Substance addiction is becoming an epidemic. While some people can quit using a substance without any help, most people need help to their recovery. Narcotics anonymous is an important support group for our society. There are many different narcotic anonymous programs to join that have meetings throughout the week. The members of the support group all share one thing in common, they suffer from different types of chemical dependency. Members help each other because they have the same problems and worries that everyone in the room has. Though they may be struggling with different stages in their life, for the most part, they all relate to what each is going through. Just as AA, NA focuses on the 12-step program. The members of
My assignment was to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting and write my observations and thoughts on the meeting, its structure and philosophical beliefs. I was extremely uncomfortable about attending such a personal meeting. Would individuals welcome me or feel as if I would judge? Even though I was uncomfortable, I am glad I attended the meeting as it was a very enlightening experience for me.
There are many different treatments available that can be effective in reducing or eliminating problems with alcohol or other drugs. Some treatments involve individual counseling, others involve group counseling, and still others involve self-help meetings and support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotic Anonymous. It is worth it to enter treatment for benefit to everyone in family and person who is substance abuse
There are certain centers that offer drug based treatment programs. In this type of treatment programs, the goal is not to attain sobriety but to just reduce the harmful effects of the drug abuse. If your main goal is to achieve sobriety then this program is not for you.
Substance abuse treatment is the only real option for many people addicted to alcohol or drugs. Treatment can be done on an inpatient or outpatient basis and there are advantages and disadvantages to both types of treatment. Some programs are restricted to alcohol or other drugs, while other programs incorporate both alcohol and drugs into the same program.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem in their lives. The meeting, I attended, was on 1/8/15 at 8:00 pm located at Desert Spring Church 2301 Kings Row Reno. There were four members that attended the meeting in the basement of the church. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs and the only requirement for its members is to come to meetings and to have the desire to stop using drugs. The members of NA were all users and even the leaders of the group were users too. The leader of the group was a lady (we will call her Sally) and a man (who will be referred to as Jim). Sally was a very interesting lady because you could see how drugs had affected