January 10

When most of us finally arrived to Narcotics Anonymous, we were just seeking relief from our painful lives. The drugs stopped working and were causing us pain. For most of us, it was the last house on the block.

It was our last stop; everything we have tried so far failed. So, we weren't sure if Narcotics Anonymous was going to work for us either. We came into N.A. as drug addicts because we only saw the results of our drug use.

Working Step One, we realized that we suffered from a disease called addiction. We learned that it was a Spiritual, Mental, Physical progressive disease and the drugs were just a symptom. We learned that addiction was progressive, fatal and there was no known cure.

In Narcotics Anonymous we're offered a Spiritual Solution that could treat our disease and makes Recovery possible. Since addiction affects every area of our Lives, we must Live by Spiritual Principles in every area of our Lives. Recovery in Narcotics Anonymous leaves the sick person in a better condition than they were in before they started using drugs. Recovery consists of a Supernatural Power manifested in each one of us to arrest and treat this disease.

No human power, medicine or religion could offer us this Solution. It is truly a Gift from a Spiritual Power Greater Than Ourselves.

In order to keep this Day At A Time transformation, we must share it with others.