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What is NA?
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a worldwide support group designed to assist individuals struggling with drug addiction. It is a fellowship of recovering addicts who come together to share experiences, strength, and hope to solve their common problem and help others recover from addiction.
NA operates as a free program with no fees or dues required for membership. Regular group meetings are held throughout Maine, including Kennebec County and Augusta, providing accessible support to those seeking recovery.
Address: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Augusta, ME
Location: 22 Union Street, Augusta, ME 04330
Meeting Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Meeting Details: This meeting is an in-person session focusing on open discussion where participants share their experiences with addiction and recovery in a supportive environment. The format includes a Reading of NA literature followed by personal sharing and group support.
Address: Kennebec Behavioral Health, Waterville, ME
Location: 53 Union Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Meeting Time: Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Meeting Details: This hybrid meeting allows both in-person and virtual attendance, accommodating members who cannot be physically present. The session emphasizes the 12-step program and includes guided meditation and group discussion.
Address: VFW Post 664, Hallowell, ME
Location: 35 Water Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
Meeting Time: Saturdays at 5:00 PM
Meeting Details: This closed meeting is reserved for individuals who identify as addicts. It features speaker meetings where members share their recovery stories followed by a question-and-answer session to foster deeper understanding and mutual encouragement.
The 12 Steps of NA
- We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction – that our lives had become unmanageable. This step requires accepting the reality of addiction’s control over one’s life, a crucial foundation for recovery.
- Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Members are encouraged to open themselves to hope and believe in a higher power that can help them heal.
- Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. This step involves surrendering control and trusting in a higher power for guidance.
- Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Self-reflection to identify personal flaws and past behaviors that contributed to addiction is emphasized here.
- Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Honesty and confession help in relieving guilt and fostering accountability.
- Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. This step focuses on readiness for change by letting go of harmful behaviors.
- Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. Members seek help to overcome their character defects and weaknesses.
- Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. This encourages members to confront the impact of their addiction on others.
- Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Making reparations helps in healing relationships and moving forward.
- Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. This step reinforces ongoing self-awareness and humility.
- Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. It emphasizes spiritual growth and connection.
- Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Members commit to helping others and living by the program’s principles.
This 12-step process is designed to motivate members toward positive change and sustained recovery throughout Maine, Kennebec, and Augusta.
Getting Started with NA in Maine, Kennebec, Augusta, USA
If you are seeking to start your recovery journey with Narcotics Anonymous in Maine, Kennebec, or Augusta, the best resource to find local meetings is Methadone.org. This website offers a comprehensive and up-to-date directory of both in-person and online/virtual meetings available in most locations.
Attending Your First Local NA Meeting
When attending your first NA meeting in Maine, Kennebec, or Augusta, it is useful to understand the difference between open and closed meetings.
| Meeting Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Open Meetings | Open to anyone interested in the NA program, including addicts, family members, and friends. Visitors are welcome to observe or participate. |
| Closed Meetings | Restricted to those who identify themselves as addicts or who have a desire to stop using drugs. These meetings focus on confidential peer support among members. |
- Arrive early to meet members and introduce yourself as a new local member.
- Share your experiences if you feel comfortable, but there is no pressure to do so.
- Receive welcome keychain tags during your first meeting as a symbol of your new commitment.
Keychain Tag Milestones
- 30 Days: Celebrates the first month of continuous sobriety and commitment.
- 60 Days: Marks two months of recovery and growing strength in the program.
- 1 Year: Commemorates a full year of sustained abstinence and progress in the NA journey.
- Additional milestones continue at 18 months, 2 years, and beyond to recognize long-term recovery.