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\u201cWe have never seen a person who lives the Narcotics Anonymous Program relapse.\u201d
\n-Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text 6th. Ed., p. 79<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\u201cThe message is that an addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live. Our message is hope and the promise of freedom\u201d
\n-Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text, p. 95<\/p><\/blockquote>\nWe have 1 promise in this program and that is freedom from active addiction, so if you want to stay stopped you are at the right place.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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Some helpful links for the newcomer include:<\/h3>\n
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- Am I an Addict?<\/a><\/li>\n
- For the Newcomer<\/a><\/li>\n
- Welcome to Narcotics Anonymous<\/a><\/li>\n
- Who, What, How, and Why<\/a><\/li>\n
- Recovery and Relapse<\/a><\/li>\n
- Mental Health in Recovery<\/a><\/li>\n
- In Times of Illness<\/a><\/li>\n
- Self-Acceptance<\/a><\/li>\n
- NA Groups and Medication<\/a><\/li>\n
- NA & Persons Receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n
- Regarding Methadone and Other Drug Replacement Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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