What is NA?

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a nonprofit fellowship devoted to supporting individuals struggling with drug addiction. The program offers a community of peers who share experiences and provide mutual accountability to help members achieve and maintain drug abstinence.

NA meetings El Paso

NA meetings are free and regularly held across cities in the United States, including many locations throughout Texas and specifically El Paso, El Paso, USA. These meetings serve as safe, welcoming environments where anyone affected by addiction can find support.

9915 Montwood Drive, El Paso, Texas, 79925 – Candlelight Get For Real Group

Meeting Time: Saturdays, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

This meeting features a gentle candlelight setting that fosters calm and personal reflection, ideal for newcomers and seasoned members alike. The group emphasizes open sharing, allowing members to speak freely about their recovery journeys in a respectful and confidential atmosphere.

8001 Magnetic Street, El Paso, Texas, 79904 – Dopeless Hopefiend Group

Meeting Time: Sundays, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Held at Grace Presbyterian Church, this 90-minute session includes structured discussion with guided topics centered on maintaining sobriety and coping strategies. The group encourages members to share experiences while providing educational literature supporting the recovery process.

9241 Socorro Road, El Paso, Texas, 79907 – Dreamcatchers Group

Meeting Time: Sundays, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

This meeting is hosted at the Tribal Justice Center and offers a culturally aware environment. Members participate in facilitated dialogues designed to strengthen commitment to recovery through peer support and exploration of the 12-step program principles.

The 12 Steps of NA

  1. We admitted we were powerless over our addiction—that our lives had become unmanageable. This first step acknowledges the reality of addiction and the need for help.
  2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. This step encourages openness to spiritual guidance and hope for recovery.
  3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of that Power as we understood it. Members commit to surrendering control and embracing a new way of life.
  4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Self-examination helps identify behaviors and patterns fueling addiction.
  5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Sharing this inventory builds honesty and accountability.
  6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. This step involves readiness to change harmful behavioral patterns.
  7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. Seeking help through humility fosters growth and healing.
  8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Recognizing harm caused helps restore relationships.
  9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Members actively work to repair damages caused by addiction.
  10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Ongoing self-reflection supports sustained recovery.
  11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Spiritual practices strengthen personal commitment.
  12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts and practice these principles in all our affairs. Members support others in recovery and maintain their sobriety through living the steps.

Getting Started with NA in Texas, El Paso, El Paso, USA

For those seeking to find local NA meetings, the best resource is methadone.org. This site allows users to search an up-to-date directory of meetings in their area, ensuring access to the right support network.

NA in El Paso offers both in-person and online/virtual meetings, providing flexible options that accommodate individuals’ schedules and preferences for privacy or travel constraints.

Attending Your First Local NA Meeting

When attending your first NA meeting in El Paso, it’s important to understand the difference between open and closed meetings:

Meeting Type Description
Open Meeting Open to anyone interested in learning about NA or supporting members, including family and friends.
Closed Meeting Restricted to individuals who identify as having a drug addiction problem or those with a desire to stop using.

It is recommended to arrive early, introduce yourself as a new member, and listen to others share their experiences. Participation is encouraged but not mandatory; you may share your story when you feel comfortable.

After your first meeting, you will receive a welcome keychain tag as a symbol of your commitment and early recovery milestones.

  • 30 days: Celebrates your first month of continuous sobriety, marking the initial effort to maintain recovery.
  • 60 days: Represents growing strength and integration into the NA community with increasing personal confidence.
  • 90 days: Acknowledges the critical period of early sobriety and encourages ongoing dedication.
  • 6 months: Highlights half a year of stability and continued healing from addiction.
  • 1 year: A major milestone celebrating the successful maintenance of sobriety and transformation of lifestyle.