2006-08-02 13:26:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Mostly window dressing.
They're both based on the same 12 steps with little word changes. AA is more established and dogmatic, with a slightly better success rate: 5%.
Yep, 5%.
2006-08-02 17:29:16 · answer #1 · answered by raysny 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are very similar with a few exceptions. Both are 12 step based programs that are designed to help people that want to kick the habit. Both recognize that addiction and alcoholism are diseases that can not be cured, but can be arrested at some point and then ... recovery is possible. Important aspect is that recovery is a day by day process and involves a spiritual awakening- in order to achieve the desired results. There is no cure, just a daily reprieve. ... One day at a time.
AA has been around much longer than NA, and there are a few slight differences. A substance abuser may feel more comfortable in a NA group where an Alcoholic may feel more at home with others of the same pre-disposition.
If you think that you qualify, give one or both a good looking over. The plan works and you don't have to join or become a member.
2006-08-02 21:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The structure is the same. Both follow the 12 steps.
But NA is for drugs and AA is for alcohol. I have known alcoholics who were unable to find an AA meeting at a convenient time and attended NA meetings instead.
2006-08-02 20:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by psychgrad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I hope we both are well tonight the programs are both self help based on Alcoholics Anonymous teaching. AA used a Triangle in a circle and NA uses a Square in a circle. First and formost stop using! attend meetings! Thank - You and Thank Your Higher Power
2006-08-02 20:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by John Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Narcotics are drugs. Alcoholics drink alcohol.
2006-08-02 20:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by JFran 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Narcotics Anonymous (aka NA) is for DRUG users...while Alcoholics Anonymous (aka AA) is for alcohol users..they are two completely different addictions.
2006-08-02 20:31:52 · answer #6 · answered by vdubbchick 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they are based on similar 12 step principles, but na is for drug addiction and aa is for alcohol addiction.
if you feel like you have a problem, check both out online, www.na.org www.aa.org and i just found a website for both for blogging and chat, www.threadsofhopeinrecovery.com
its new and its a cool site...
2006-08-02 20:37:16 · answer #7 · answered by bbmcgee65 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One is for drug addiction (narcotics); the other is for alcoholism.
2006-08-02 20:29:53 · answer #8 · answered by U2Fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people in NA are people who primarily use drugs and stuff like heroin.
Alcoholics mostly drink though some use drugs too, but most consider alcohol their primary problem.
2006-08-02 20:30:00 · answer #9 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The meeting locations
2006-08-02 20:30:05 · answer #10 · answered by Grist 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋