The 2015 alanon membership survey shows that 40% of newcomers who first came to alanon because of a loved ones drug addiction and later came to better understand the seriousness of that persons alcohol problem only after attending alanon for a period of time. As a clearinghouse of information for the naranon family group, wso has no informed guidance to offer on health matters. Below are the ways to find, submit, and edit nar anon groups. The nar anon family groups are a fellowship for those affected by someone elses addiction.
We believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Click any of the links below to open a printable meeting directory where and when for each area 24 region. We hope our groups will be able to continue to offer support to those affected by someone elses addiction during the coming weeks. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. The alanon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. I also subscribe to the serenity connection news letter on the. The nar anon forum is a site sponsored by area 10 eastern pa region of the nar anon family groups. It is structured to allow you to find a topic of interest and reach out to those who may be experiencing what you are going through or what you might be interested in. Naranon recovery forum main with the understanding that addiction is a disease and the realization that we are powerless over it as well as over peoples lives, we are ready to do something useful and constructive with our own.
A weekend away helped me work on issues that had been bothering me and improved my relationship with my higher power. Whether the addict is using or not, naranon offers hope and recovery to all people affected by the addiction of a loved one or friend. As frequent convention attendees know, it is a great fund raiser for the conventions. Nar anon is a worldwide fellowship of people who gather to share their experience, strength and hope for our recovery from the ravages that addiction has brought to our lives. The most comprehensive list of 12step meetings in maryland. Learn more about the program, what to expect at meetings, and how the program can help. As a twelvestep program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength, and hope. Maryland narcotics anonymous guide to and directory of, narcotics anonymous na, in maryland. The blue booklet highlights the naranon program, format included.
The naranon family groups guide to local services is for fellowship members who have found the. Find 1 listings related to nar anon in frederick on. If you answer yes to at least four of the questions, naranon might be. Mar 10, 2020 the naranon seventh east coast convention is requesting baskets or monetary donations from the regions areas or groups on the east coast. Members meet anonymously to gain an understanding of the users behaviour and how to cope with it. Similarly, among spouses of treatmentresistant alcoholics, alanon facilitation therapy a manualguided, therapistdelivered. Awareness of alcohol dependence or misuse and effects on the family david l. Many people come to naranon to get help in stopping someone elses drug use. If alanon is new to you, we have a special welcome to alanon. There are no charges or obligations as naranon is a nonprofit organization. A worldwide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who believe their lives have been affected by someone elses addiction. If you have a family member or friend who suffers from the disease of addiction, you have come to the right place for help.
A questionnaire for parents, spouse, relatives and friends. Step one may be easy to read and easy to agree with, at least on the surface. For a description of available naranon literature, click here. Part of a united states directory of alcoholics anonymous related sites. Naranon groups hold meetings in the united states, canada, and worldwide. A nonprofessional fellowship whose members share their experience, strength, and hope to solve their common problems. Naranon family support group meets every monday at 7 pm at 116 quitman street in winona. A lot of it can be picked up at your local meeting.
The viewpoints expressed here do not represent naranon as a whole, nor does the presentation of any post imply endorsement by naranon. Some individual meetings may also make alternative arrangements not communicated to the website, so also check in with your meeting secretary or fellow al anon members for additional information. A mutual support recovery program based on the twelve steps of naranon. Marylandvirginia naranon family groups meeting locations. The blue booklet highlights the nar anon program, format included. They offer a list of 20 questions to determine if the program is right for you. For the most current information, use the meeting search to confirm meeting details. Annapolis and other areas in maryland, call the free state region of na. Information about these free phone conference calls can be found in the meeting lists below or by looking at the meetings page. The naranon forum is a site sponsored by area 10 eastern pa region of the naranon family groups. If you answer yes to at least four of the questions, nar anon might be able to help.
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We learn that addiction is a family disease and we need recovery too. Special events naranon eastern pennsylvania region. We admitted we were powerless over the addict that our lives had become unmanageable. There are no charges or obligations as nar anon is a nonprofit organization.
When completed, this workbook will include the twelve steps, twelve traditions, and twelve concepts of service. Naranon is a worldwide fellowship for those who are bothered by someone elses drug use. Nar anon is not a religious program, but does focus on a spiritual way of life and the help of a higher power as each person interprets it. Then, carrying a placard with a crab, the maryland delegate welcomed everyone to. Anon and alateen groups have chosen to or been asked to suspend meeting as part of public health initiatives aimed at curbing the spread of covid. Naranon family groups are selfhelp support groups for families and friends of compulsive drug users. Nar anon chat presents the experiences and opinions of individual members of nar anon. We find people in nar anon who understand what we are going through and are ready to share their experience, strength, and hope to help us. Naranon family groups for marylandwashington dcnorth. Dec 26, 2014 thirtyone days in nar anon nar anon 36 step workbook for me the above are a necessity. The naranon family groups are a fellowship for those affected by someone elses addiction. In the naranon program, we learn that drug addiction is a disease that we are not responsible for.
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