The hardest truth of addiction recovery is that it requires a lifelong commitment for complete success. But with the help of the right recovery community and sober groups, you never have to walk this road alone.
From your first stay at a rehab facility to your daily practice of managing triggers and stressors without regular substance abuse, we at Skypoint Recovery Ohio take your dedication to lifelong sobriety seriously. That’s why we implement the 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) into every step of our addiction treatment process.
Even though the NA 12 Steps are grounded in religious language and a relationship with the Christian God, the main goal of this process is to admit everyone is powerless to face their battle with substance abuse alone. And by taking ownership of our past failings, we can always make room to heal. These are both crucial steps that everyone battling addiction must complete to achieve substance abuse recovery in the future.
Read on to learn about how we use the NA 12 Steps in our addiction recovery treatment – and how Skypoint Recovery Ohio can help you begin your path toward sobriety. With our support, you can reclaim the power in your life from substance abuse today!
What do the NA 12 Steps Teach?
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) was founded on the American West Coast in 1953, in response to the 18-year success of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is intended to be a safe space for those who have the desire to overcome and commit to life free from substance abuse issues with drugs other than alcohol. This can include substances such as opioids, prescription drugs, and heroin. NA is also designed to support a person with polysubstance dependence, or addiction to more than one substance at a time.
As listed on the Narcotics Anonymous website, here are the 12 Steps practiced through the program:
- We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction; that our lives had become unmanageable.
- We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
- We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
- We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
- We admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
- We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
- We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
- We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
- We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
- We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
- We 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.
- 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.
Even though much of the language of the NA 12 Steps is based on the belief in a higher power, this process can be completed without any connections to spirituality. Instead, the main teachings of the NA 12 Steps are used to personally and publicly practice the four absolutes: honesty, unselfishness, purity, and love.
The founders of Narcotics Anonymous believed that through the guiding morality of these four absolutes and a vulnerable, accountable relationship with those around us, anyone can find the power to overcome substance abuse and commit to a life free from addiction.
How do the NA 12 Steps Help with Recovery?
At Skypoint Recovery in Akron, Ohio, we also believe addiction recovery is possible for everyone. And through a personalized combination of medical detox and mental health services, we work to help every committed individual break their cycle of substance abuse for good.
All of our addiction recovery programs are based on the same ideals of the NA 12 Steps – that those who benefit most from help are those who are open to it. That is why we work through a combination of individual therapy and group therapy to help you better understand the cause of your substance abuse and work on better coping mechanisms when facing substance abuse triggers in the future.
You will start this process by being accountable to and vulnerable with yourself in one-on-one counseling sessions. Then you will practice the same process in the structured setting of group therapy so you can build stronger and healthier relationships with others outside of addiction treatment in the future. Just as is true in the Narcotics Anonymous program, our team of addiction professionals believes in you and walks beside you to guide you toward a better version of yourself.
NA Meetings and Sobriety
Narcotics Anonymous also supports the practice of intentional community to help maintain sobriety. This is why many individuals benefit from finding attending regular Narcotics Anonymous meetings near them when they leave a substance abuse treatment program. It helps you connect with people who truly understand where you’re coming from. They will celebrate your wins and grieve your losses in a way that is different from other individuals in your day-to-day life.
You might also have heard of the sponsorship program connected to Narcotics Anonymous. The goal of this relationship is to give you a one-on-one connection with a fellow person in the process of recovery. Just as your therapist does this for you during addiction treatment, a sponsor gives you a personal and confidential space to talk about your battle with substance abuse – on both the good and bad days.
Skypoint Recovery Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
One of the hardest parts of committing to substance abuse treatment is figuring out exactly which treatment would most benefit your recovery journey. As one of the top addiction treatment centers in the American Midwest, Skypoint Recovery Ohio is here to help guide you toward the individualized treatment plan that you need to get back to the life you want.
You can always give us a call so our team of addiction specialists can answer your specific questions about our treatment programs. Or to get started, check out these frequently asked questions from our previous clients:
How do I find a Narcotics Anonymous meeting near me in Ohio?
No matter where you are around the world, you can easily find the nearest Narcotics Anonymous meeting through the group’s website. With locations in 129 countries, you might be surprised at how close a meeting is being held to you.
Narcotics Anonymous also regularly holds virtual meetings for those who might not have access to reliable transportation or who need immediate support outside of a scheduled meeting time.
How long do I have to attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings?
There is no required length of time that you have to attend NA meetings. No attendance records are kept, and attendance is completely voluntary. However, based on data collected from regular Narcotics Anonymous attendees, a person might attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings for up to 20 years after they have started their commitment to addiction recovery.
Basically, you are encouraged to show up to NA meetings for as long as you find them helpful.
When should I start attending NA meetings in my recovery process?
Because Narcotics Anonymous is a recovery community, it is most often beneficial for individuals who have already completed a formal addiction treatment program. But there is no one-size-fits-all way to approach substance abuse recovery.
This could mean you begin in residential treatment or outpatient treatment. Then you begin attending NA meetings and complete the NA 12 Steps when you’ve returned to your real life outside of an addiction treatment program. Or some people will turn to Narcotics Anonymous first for support and then seek more formal addiction treatment later in their recovery.
It’s important you choose the path that will be most helpful to you and your personal struggle with substance abuse.
The Skypoint Recovery Difference
As one of the largest cities in the state of Ohio, Akron is known for its diverse art scene and beautiful historic buildings. But when you choose the road to a sober life at Skypoint Recovery, you will get to enjoy the quiet and peaceful side of Akron culture.
At Skypoint Recovery, we will help you get away from the noise and chaos of your daily life so you can focus on your individual mental and physical needs. Our main goal of Skypoint Recovery substance abuse treatment is to help you take control of your life again!
Contact Skypoint Recovery today to learn how we can best help support you on your journey toward rehabilitation.