Narcotics Anonymous is often mentioned in the news. Unfortunately, news outlets are not bound by our Twelve Traditions. Articles that appear here are not necessarily good examples of how to represent NA in the News, but merely as information for our community about how NA is being portrayed in the news.


Resources for Virtual and Hybrid Meetings
We know how important meetings are! We want you to have access to as many resources as possible to attend virtual or phone meetings. This link will take you to

Battling addiction online: How COVID-19 has changed support groups for alcoholics and substance abusers
Before COVID-19 changed our lives forever, it was a routine affair for the AA and NA members to meet daily to speak about their addiction-related problems. The lockdown has made


Narcotics Anonymous resumes in-person meetings as overdoses skyrocket
by FALISHA OSER Reporter While the majority of Narcotics Anonymous groups in the Western New York region continue to meet online, some have opened for face-to-face meeting. Due to widespread

The Hidden Deaths Of The COVID Pandemic
By Markian Hawryluk 07/20/20 A recent analysis predicted as many as 75,000 people might die from suicide, overdose or alcohol abuse, triggered by the uncertainty and unemployment caused by the pandemic. Rhe

NAWS Update: Literature, PR, SPAD, Virtual Meetings
Hello everyone, We are writing to let you know about some literature deals, to remind you about the PR survey, to give an update about virtual meetings, and to remind

Anonymous but not alone
MAY 6, 2020 BY ASHLEY LODATO Local recovery groups are staying connected online for support When Washington state’s first “Stay at Home” order went into effect March 24, in-person gatherings ground to

South Africa: Live a habit free life through Narcotics Anonymous
NA provides an interlinked recovery programme and anonymous peer support network. May 19, 2020 | By Avinash Singh Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women