Narcotics Anonymous Meetings in Guam

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What is Narcotics Anonymous?

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals battling drug addiction through a compassionate, peer-led recovery program. Founded in the 1950s, NA has grown to host over 70,000 meetings worldwide, providing hope and structured support for those seeking to overcome substance abuse.

Narcotics Anonymous offers a free, inclusive support group for individuals struggling with drug addiction. The program is based on a 12-step recovery model that emphasizes:

  • Personal accountability
  • Peer support
  • Spiritual growth
  • Sustained recovery

Agana Heights Community Center

Address: 193 Chalan Kareta, Agana Heights, GU 96910

Meeting Times:

  • Tuesday: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Meeting Type: Open discussion, speaker meetings

Special Focus: Newcomer-friendly environment

Dededo Neighborhood Center

Address: 210 Chalan Kareta, Dededo, GU 96929

Meeting Times:

  • Monday: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Meeting Type: Step study, recovery sharing

Special Focus: Structured program with guided discussions

Tamuning Community Hall

Address: 177 Marine Corps Drive, Tamuning, GU 96913

Meeting Times:

  • Friday: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Meeting Type: Mixed format, experience sharing

Special Focus: Diverse group dynamics, comprehensive support

These local NA meetings provide a confidential, supportive environment for individuals committed to overcoming drug addiction and rebuilding their lives.

The 12 Steps of NA

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) provides a structured recovery framework designed to support individuals struggling with substance addiction across Guam. The 12 Steps offer a comprehensive approach to personal transformation and healing:

  1. Admit powerlessness over addiction and recognize life has become unmanageable
  2. Believe that a higher power can restore sanity and provide hope
  3. Make a conscious decision to surrender the personal will to a higher spiritual power
  4. Conduct a fearless moral inventory of personal strengths and character defects
  5. Acknowledge personal shortcomings openly to oneself, a higher power, and another person
  6. Become entirely ready to have a higher power remove personal character defects
  7. Humbly request spiritual intervention to transform personal limitations
  8. Create a comprehensive list of individuals harmed during active addiction
  9. Make direct amends to those harmed, wherever possible, and safe
  10. Continue personal accountability through ongoing self-examination
  11. Seek improved spiritual connection through meditation and prayer
  12. Practice spiritual principles and help other individuals struggling with addiction

Each step represents a progressive journey toward personal recovery, emphasizing spiritual growth, personal accountability, and community support. NA meetings across Guam provide a compassionate environment where individuals can work through these transformative steps, supporting each other’s commitment to sustained recovery and healthy living.

Getting Started with Narcotics Anonymous in Guam

Navigating the path to recovery in Guam begins with finding the right Narcotics Anonymous support group. Utilizing the comprehensive meeting search on Methadone.org allows individuals to locate local NA meetings tailored to their specific needs and location. Guam offers a flexible approach to recovery support, providing both:

  • In-person meetings across various community locations
  • Online/virtual meeting platforms
  • Accessible meetings in multiple districts

Attending Your First Local NA Meeting in Guam

Understanding the meeting types is crucial for newcomers. Guam NA meetings typically fall into two primary categories:

Open Meetings:

  • Welcome to all interested individuals
  • Family and friends can attend
  • Supportive environment for community understanding

Closed Meetings:

  • Reserved for individuals struggling with addiction
  • More intimate and focused recovery discussions
  • Strict confidentiality maintained

First Meeting Preparation Tips

  • Arrive 15-20 minutes early
  • Introduce yourself as a new member
  • Listen and observe meeting dynamics
  • Share experiences if you feel comfortable

Recovery Milestone Keychain Tags

NA Guam recognizes personal recovery achievements with commemorative tags:

  • 30 Days Clean
  • 60 Days Clean
  • 90 Days Clean
  • 6 Months Clean
  • 9 Months Clean
  • 1 Year Clean
  • Subsequent annual milestones

These tags symbolize personal growth, commitment, and ongoing recovery journey.