Narcotics Anonymous

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This paper explains that Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using. The author points out that the 12-step program, which is described in the paper, is an effective recovery program; but there are some barriers to implementation, such as (1) any outside ailments that might originally have contributed to the addiction, (2) not being open to the idea of God or any higher power and (3) an attitude of indifference or intolerance toward spiritual principles. The paper contends that the healing affects of 12-step programs is effective because there has been no proof that this type of therapy has had any negative effects and people who go into this program are held to a higher standard of living, which is worked on day after day.

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The 12 Step Program
Barriers to Implementation
Benefits to Implementation

From the Paper:

"Step eight is to "make a list of all persons they have harmed, and become willing to make amends to them all." Restitution is always a part of apologies and forgiveness. This is a step to test their newfound humility. The purpose of restitution is to achieve freedom from the guilt members have carried. This step is not easy; it demands a new kind of honesty about relationships with other people. This step starts the process of forgiveness. Step nine says that "members have made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." "

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