One goal spelled out in the Narcotics Anonymous World Services’ Vision Statement is to “work together in a spirit of unity and cooperation to carry our message of recovery.” Local NA communities can have a powerful impact on the larger communities around them. It is through the unity of members in their service efforts, and a cooperative attitude toward the public, that helps the NA message of recovery grow.

The following points are goals that we can strive to fulfill in making NA a visible and attractive choice for addicts:

  1. We clarify what services NA can and cannot provide to the community.

  2. We make NA members more aware of their role in NA’s public image.

  3. We aim for the public to recognize NA as a positive and reliable organization.

  4. We develop valuable relationships with professionals and the general public.

Narcotics Anonymous World Services ("NAWS") provides literature, service materials, bulletins and various other tools for NA members, NA groups, and NA service committees as resources in their NA service delivery efforts. Our production and distribution of these materials is not intended to imply that NAWS is in a position of authority over any of those who use these materials. NAWS does not have any centralized control over any NA members, NA groups, or other NA service committees.

All service materials produced by NAWS are offered as a reference resource, and their application is at the sole discretion of the user. They should not be considered directives or mandates from NAWS, and may be adapted or applied as the user sees fit. Additionally, NAWS takes no responsibility in any issues of liability that may result from the application of these materials.

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