If you have found evidence, or have even a vague suspicion that
someone close to you may have a drug problem, we know how you
feel. We know well what it is like to be alone with this problem.
We remember the feeling of panic, frustration, and desperation
that resulted from this discovery. We in Nar-Anon have shared
this experience too.
[Copyright 2009 NFGH Inc. Quoted from “To the Concerned Family Member or Friend” with permission.]
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Have you tried everything you can think of to change the addict and nothing seems to work? Don’t give up. There is hope. You are at a turning point. If you would like your life to be different, Nar-Anon can offer you a better way to live. You will meet people at Nar-Anon meetings who understand your frustration. Nar-Anon is a fellowship for families and friends of addicts whose lives have been or are being affected by someone else’s addiction.
The Nar-Anon Family Group is primarily for you who know or have
known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem
of someone very near to you. When you come into the family
group, you are no longer alone but among true friends who
understand your problem as few others could. We will respect
your confidence and anonymity, as we know you will respect
ours. We hope to give you the assurance that no situation is
too difficult and no unhappiness is too great to be
overcome.
[ Copyright 2014 NFGH Inc. Quoted from “Nar-Anon Offers Hope” with permission.]
Nar-Anon is intended for parents, spouses, children, siblings,
and friends of addicts. Nar-Anon can provide new insights to
help with our attitudes, behaviors, and emotions. We can regain
our own sanity and well-being. We learn addiction is a family
disease, and we need a recovery program too. In Nar-Anon we
learn we are not responsible for another person’s addiction.
Addicts need help and so do we. It can be a great relief to
learn more effective ways of coping while gaining hope and
peace of mind.
[ Copyright 2014 NFGH Inc. Quoted from “Nar-Anon Offers Hope” with permission.]
The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those
affected by someone else’s addiction. As a twelve step
program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength,
and hope.
[ Copyright 2014 NFGH Inc. Quoted from “The Nar-Anon Blue Booklet” with permission.]
The Northern California Region adheres to the principles
established by Nar-Anon’s World Service which unites all
local Nar-Anon groups world-wide. The complete principles are
shown on the World Service
website.
More information about Nar-Anon is on it's World Service website.