Throughout California, NA meetings regularly take place and provide a safe, informative and inviting environment in which those in recovery are welcomed to come together for strength and healing. Residents of all major cities in California, including major counties like Riverside, beachside towns like San Francisco and rural neighborhoods throughout the state NA meetings are offered to assist those who are addicted to a wide range of substances including heroin , prescription drugs , alcohol and methamphetamine.
Traditions in NA generally state that those who would like to be involved with the group must either be sober or want to be sober. NA equally cooperates with those who are not suffering from addiction but who can help to impact those suffering from addiction. This includes members of the clergy, police and law enforcement officers, doctors, court staff and judges as well as voluntary organizations who work to place those suffering from addiction into proper treatment programs for adequate help.
In California, NA Meetings are the first step many addicts take towards getting sober. In fact, these programs and meetings that take place throughout the state are often the only method of treatment that an addict will receive because he or she simply cannot afford other options.
Studies show that:. NA meetings in California connect you with your own personal sponsor and an entire group of people who are ready to support you during your time of need. Members report improved quality of life in the areas of family relationships, social connections and stable housing as a result of their involvement in NA and the support that they receive while they are part of a Narcotics Anonymous group.
California NA meetings help those in recovery to repair the damage and destruction in their lives and restore a sense of safety, comfort and sober living in a situation that otherwise may have resulted in dire consequences. When detoxification is monitored by trained, clinical professionals, problems are minimized and comfort is maximized.
