I said "I never would because I know I'll like it".

sueb · Member

I said "I never would because I know I'll like it".

MIKEF · Guru

Hello sueb and Welcome to MIP!

I am an addict named Mike.There is literature on our website na.org that talks of methadone use and other info

Bulletin #29

WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BULLETIN #29

Regarding Methadone and Other
Drug Replacement Programs

WE always suggest making a meeting,listen to learn,learning to listen,listen for a sponsor(another addict who has worked the Steps with their own sponsor to help you through)and get into our solution.Addiction is a physical ,mental and spiritual illness that permeates all areas of our lives,the Steps help you begin healing after you put down the substance...Hope to hear more from you..........www.na.org....There is another way to live.....................................................

avid · Guru

Hi Sue,
Sorry that I have no experience to offer you in this regard.
I just want you to know that you have support here.
I can urge you to attend meetings and find a sposor.
Let her and your support group guide you in making decisions.
Wishing you all health and happiness.

sueb · Member

I dont feel right going to meetings when I'm still using. But if I do, how do I approch some one about this? How do I know who to ask? Thank you to all who reply.

MIKEF · Guru

Hey Sueb.

Read bulletin #29

Bulletin #29 - Narcotics Anonymous Hope this helps.....Many people have attended NA meetings on Methadone,the bulletin will explain some things for you.........Keep coming back ....

Mike M · Guru

sueb wrote:
I dont feel right going to meetings when I'm still using. But if I do, how do I approch some one about this? How do I know who to ask? Thank you to all who reply.

"There is only one requirement for NA Membership, the desire to stop using."

Go to face to face NA Meetings. If you can't go Clean go Loaded. If Loaded just sit and listen. Go to 2, 3 meetings a day EVERY DAY. Go to NA Meetings like it was your next fix. Go to NA Meetings like your Life depends on it. Keep going and the Miracle will happen. The Miracle of having the uncontrollable urge to use Lifted. I went to meetings, meeting after meeting after meeting multiple meetings a day for three weeks loaded before the Great Weight was lifted.

Clean by the Grace of my Higher Power whom I choose to call God by the Power of NA for 32 years. NA makes one promise, that no addict seeking recovery ever has to use again if they don't want to.

Keep Coming Back, NA Works if You Work It.

avid · Guru

One the biggest fears we have as addicts is going to that first NA meeting.
Many of us were using. But even if not, it is still a big step.
Just think about it. Drugs have been the center of your life for a long time,
doing somethng to change that is scary. You know you need to stop, but still
it's a big new step so that alone makes it spooky.
It took me three tries before I found the courage to actually go through the doors
and attend my first meeting. It may be the best decision you ever make.

It was for me

The only suggestion i would make would be to sit near some women.
Introduce yourself as a newcomer and ask for help. It's that simple.
Then let events unfold. They will know you are nervous. We all were in the beginning.
This is life and death stuff here. Don't let some uncertainty keep you from
a future that could very well be beyond your wildest dreams.

Welcome to the Miracles In Progress Group of Narcotics Anonymous! This is not an official NA site, nor is it endorsed by the NA World Service Office.

Bulletin #29

Bulletin #29 - Narcotics Anonymous Hope this helps.....Many people have attended NA meetings on Methadone,the bulletin will explain some things for you.........Keep coming back ....