Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, non-profit fellowship that can be considered a worldwide community of individuals recovering from drug addiction. It consists of men and women from diverse social backgrounds, cultures, and languages who share their experiences, strength, and hope with each other to recover from the disease of addiction and help others do the same.

We work together through a practical program based on mutual support and participation, aiming for complete abstinence from drug use and building a new life centered on recovery. This gives every addict the opportunity to become a responsible and productive member of society. Membership in the fellowship is open to anyone who has a desire to stop using drugs, without discrimination based on the type of drug, age, gender, social, religious, or cultural background.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is not a medical or therapeutic institution and does not provide therapists or doctors. It is not affiliated with any political or religious entity. Rather, it is a voluntary community based on mutual support among its members, and the fellowship is entirely managed by its members according to principles of service and shared responsibility.

NA primarily operates through recovery meetings (open or closed) held regularly in-person or virtually online. These meetings provide a safe, drug-free environment where members can share their personal recovery experiences without judgment or direct advice.

There is no individual leadership or central authority in NA. The fellowship relies on the collective conscience of each group and selfless service. Meetings are based on equality among all members and encourage honesty, openness, and both individual and collective responsibility. The program is built on principles contained in the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Service.

NA exists in more than 140 countries worldwide, holding tens of thousands of meetings weekly in multiple languages and diverse cultural settings, including cities, villages, correctional facilities, social and treatment centers, and other public places. This widespread presence reflects the global nature of the fellowship and its ability to reach addicts in various environments.

The NA program is a way of life for recovery, not just stopping drug use. It aims to change thinking and behavior patterns and build a balanced life based on honesty, responsibility, and developing a relationship with God (spiritually, as each member understands it). The program is not religious and does not address members’ personal beliefs.

These statistics reflect a snapshot of recovery through the Narcotics Anonymous fellowship program as an effective option for recovery and a community resource that brings hope without discrimination of any kind. The data is based on a survey of 689 members during Egypt’s annual convention in May 2025.

In keeping with the principle of personal anonymity, a periodic survey is conducted to provide a general picture of membership and its diversity without recording members’ private data, with the aim of supporting public relations efforts and carrying the message of recovery through the fellowship program.