Issue Discussion Topics

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Issue Discussions

Issue Discussion Topics are subjects that recovering addicts in NA communities around the world focus on in discussions and workshops throughout each two-year conference cycle. These conversations encourage us to think more deeply about relevant topics and help build unity within our groups and service bodies. In addition, sending the results of your discussions to the World Board can help shape Fellowshipwide resources and services.

2018-2020 Issue Discussion Topics

We are in the process of developing session outlines, PowerPoints, and handouts for these topics. We will post materials here when they are drafted.

Carrying the NA Message and Making NA Attractive

Attracting Members to Service

Drug Replacement Therapy (DRT) and Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) and NA

2016-2018 Issue Discussion Topics

Atmosphere of Recovery in Service

How to use Guiding Principles

Applying our Principles to Technology and Social Media

2014-2016 Issue Discussion Topics

Group Support	Planning	Welcoming All Members
	Role of Zones

2012-2014 Issue Discussion Topics

Collaboration	Group Conscience
Supporting Our Vision	Third Tradition

General Discussion / Workshop Tools
How to Conduct Fellowship Discussion Sessions	A Vision for NA Service Handout
Ground Rules	Brainstorming Guidelines
Facilitators' Guidelines	Generic Notes Sheet
Twelve Concepts Summary Handout	Twelve Traditions Summary Handout

Previous Issue Discussion Topics
A Vision for NA Service	In Time of Illness
Self-support Means Supporting NA	Self-support IPs
Building Communications	Our Freedom, Our Responsibility
Leadership	Building Strong Homegroups
Who is Missing	Our Service System
Atmosphere of Recovery	Infrastructure
Public Image

Additional Resources

Various workshop resources (developed by both local NA communities and NA World Services) are available on our Locally Developed Resources page.

News for our Members

Service System: If you are from a region or area that is trying some of the ideas from the Service System Project, or you are discussing how they might work and you want to try lifting some of the ideas off of the drawing board with us, we encourage you to contact world services if you haven’t already done so. For more information on this project see the service system page.

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