An Introductory Guide to NA - Pocket-Sized Newcomer Book
An Introductory Guide to NA is an official
Narcotics Anonymous publication created to introduce newcomers
to the NA program. This pocket-sized softcover combines the
complete "How It Works" chapter from the NA Basic Text with
ten informational pamphlets.
Designed to answer common questions about addiction,
sponsorship, recovery, and the Twelve Steps, this compact
guide is useful for newcomers, sponsors, treatment centers,
and NA groups.
What Is Included in This NA Newcomer Guide?
The book contains the complete "How It Works" chapter from
the Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text,
along with these ten informational pamphlets:
- Am I an Addict? (IP #7) - Self-assessment questions about addiction.
- Welcome to Narcotics Anonymous (IP #22) - An introduction to NA meetings.
- For the Newcomer (IP #16) - Guidance and encouragement for early recovery.
- Another Look (IP #5) - Perspectives on addiction and recovery.
- Self-Acceptance (IP #19) - Exploring acceptance and personal growth.
- Sponsorship, Revised (IP #11) - Understanding sponsorship in NA.
- One Addict's Experience with Acceptance, Faith, and Commitment (IP #14) - A personal recovery experience.
- Just for Today (IP #8) - Focusing on recovery one day at a time.
- Staying Clean on the Outside (IP #23) - Maintaining recovery after leaving a structured environment.
- Recovery and Relapse (IP #6) - Understanding recovery and relapse.
Who Can Benefit from This Guide?
- Newcomers attending their first NA meetings.
- Sponsors sharing introductory literature with sponsees.
- Treatment programs and recovery facilities.
- NA groups assembling newcomer literature packages.
- Anyone wanting a convenient introduction to NA principles and practices.
Product Details
- Title: An Introductory Guide to NA
- Publisher: Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
- Format: Pocket-sized softcover
- Contents: "How It Works" chapter and ten NA informational pamphlets
For more detailed reading, explore the
NA Basic Text
or the
NA Step Working Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Introductory Guide to NA?
It is a pocket-sized Narcotics Anonymous book for newcomers
containing the complete "How It Works" chapter from the NA
Basic Text and ten NA informational pamphlets.
Is this an official Narcotics Anonymous publication?
Yes. It is published by Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
Does An Introductory Guide to NA include the Twelve Steps?
Yes. The included "How It Works" chapter describes the
Twelve Steps of Narcotics Anonymous.
Which informational pamphlets are included?
The ten pamphlets are Am I an Addict?, Welcome to Narcotics
Anonymous, For the Newcomer, Another Look, Self-Acceptance,
Sponsorship, One Addict's Experience with Acceptance, Faith,
and Commitment, Just for Today, Staying Clean on the Outside,
and Recovery and Relapse.
Who is this book best suited for?
It is particularly useful for NA newcomers, sponsors,
recovery groups, and treatment programs looking for
introductory NA literature.
Is this the complete NA Basic Text?
No. It includes the complete "How It Works" chapter,
not the entire NA Basic Text.
