*** We have no opinions on treatment methods or any issues other than recovery from addiction through the application of The Program of Narcotics Anonymous. ***
What is H&I ?
The purpose of an H&I meeting is to carry the NA message of recovery to addicts who do not have full access to regular NA meetings. H&I meetings, except for those in long-term facilities, are intended to introduce those addicts in attendance to the basic of The NA Program.
H&I meetings & presentations have the advantage of the question & answer period. Which allows residents to address specific questions & concerns about NA with members of NA.
What NA offers:
We carry a message of recovery from the disease of addiction through The 12 Steps & The 12 Traditions of Narcotics Anonymous. Offering an opportunity to each individual to improve the quality of his/her life, both inside the facility & after release from the facility.
Why Public Relations is important to the NA member
The Narcotics Anonymous message is “that an addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use and find a new way to live.” Our relations with the public enable us to share this message broadly so that those who might benefit from our program of recovery can find us. We perform public relations service to increase the awareness and credibility of the NA program. We share our message openly with the public at large, with prospective members, and with professionals. Maintaining an open, attractive attitude in these efforts helps us to create and improve relationships with those outside the fellowship. Establishing and maintaining a commitment to these relationships, can help us to further our primary purpose.
The spiritual principles of our steps, traditions, and concepts guide us in pursuing our public relations aims and our efforts to enhance NA’s public image and reputation. These principles apply to our community and service efforts as well as to the personal behavior and attitude of individual NA members.