Emotional/Intellectual
A Relaxation technique.
What is Breathing/Yoga/Mindfulness exercise/or meditation?
A dimension of Wellness that is representative of one’s personal beliefs and values.
What is Spiritual Wellness?
Our body requires this much sleep daily.
What is 7-8 hours of sleep?
Is NA only for narcotics addicts?
No. We believe our problem is not the use of any specific drug or group of drugs. Our problem is the disease of addiction and our program is one of abstinence from all drugs.
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness is published by this organization.
What is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)?
Self Care can be
What is listening to music, taking a walk, being silly, alone time, a bubble bath, reading a book, or engaging in a hobby?
Spiritual Wellness can be achieved through these means.
What are examining core values, interacting with others and appreciating the beauty of nature?
An unhealthy way of dealing with stress.
What is abusing alcohol or other drugs?
What is the difference between "open and closed" NA meetings?
Open meetings is one which non-addicts may attend to see how NA functions. A closed meeting is only for those who are there because of their own addiction problem.
These are the 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
What are Emotional, Intellectual, Social, Spiritual, Physical, Environmental, Occupational, and Financial Wellness?
Brain exercises help this area.
What is Intellectual Wellness?
A way that we can engage in social activities during a quarantine.
What are virtual games, movies and online groups/chat rooms?
This helps to reduce stress in the workplace.
What is organization?
What is taking a mental/physical break?
Is NA a religious organization?
No. NA is not affiliated with any religious group ad espouses no religious beliefs. Our program is a set of principles and twelve steps and twelve traditions which are spiritual in nature. Each member is free to develop their own concept of a higher power.
Personal balance and satisfaction can come from these.
What are healthy routines and habits?
A type of conversation that stimulates your mind.
What is a debate?
AA, NA, Therapy groups and Social media all have this in common.
What are social supports?
A method of measuring nutritional balance.
What is the Food Pyramid?
Does an addict have to be clean to attend an NA meeting?
Newcomers don't have to be clean when they get here but after the first meeting we suggest that they keep coming back and come back clean.
This can help us make sure that important tasks are not being forgotten.
What is a checklist or to-do list?
Emotional and Intellectual Wellness interact with one another in a positive way when we have this.
What is Emotional Intelligence?
When you volunteer and/or belong to a community organization.
What is Involvement?
Another title used to describe being environmentally conscientious.
What is living "Green"?
How and when did NA start?
Was started by a group of addicts seeking recovery. It began in July 1953 in Southern California.
This is an important aspect of general wellness when we are struggling.
What is embracing support from others?