Traditions
This NA tradition states that the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using
What is the the 3rd tradition?
This step asks members to turn their will and their lives over to the care of a Higher Power
What is the step 3?
The phrase “Many addicts have said…” often introduces this commonly read NA prayer at the close of meetings
What is the 3rd step prayer?
It works if you...
What is "work it"?
This addict founded Narcotics Anonymous
What is Jimmy K?
This tradition encourages group autonomy
What is the 4th tradition?
Admitting the exact nature of one’s wrongs to God, yourself, and another human being is the focus of this step
What is step 5?
Discussing who you saw at a meeting after leaving violates this spiritual foundation of NA
What is anonymity?
So long as I follow that way...
What is "I have nothing to fear"?
An addict doesn’t need to be clean to join NA; they just need to have a...
What is a desire to stop using?
The tradition stresses that trusted servants do not govern
What is the 2nd tradition?
This step involves becoming entirely ready...
What is step 6?
These NA meetings are open to addicts and non-addicts alike
What are open meetings?
Either go on as best we can to the bitter ends...
jails, ___ & ___
What are "institutions and death"?
As of 2025, this edition of the NA Basic Text is the most up-to-date
What is the 6th edition?
Money, property, & prestige are named in this tradition as potential distractions from NA’s primary purpose.
What is the 6th tradition?
Ongoing self-examination is emphasized in this step, calling for promptly admitting when one is wrong
Giving advice or directly responding to another member’s share in a meeting is discouraged under this term
What is crosstalking?
Don't quit before the...
What is "Miracle happens"?
Narcotics Anonymous was founded in this year
What is 1953?
This tradition defines the primary purpose of an NA group (to carry the message …)
What is the 5th tradition?
The step calls for seeking knowledge of God's will for us
What is step 11?
Controversial (& unused) in some groups, this reading discourages members from referring to themselves as sober
Honesty, ___ & ___
(You're well on your way with these three indispensable spiritual principles)
What are "open-mindedness and willingness"?
This booklet is an introduction to the fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous
What is the White Booklet?