Public Relations Handbook - Narcotics Anonymous

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A Vision for NA ServiceAll of the efforts of Narcotics Anonymousare inspired by the primary purpose of our groups.Upon this common ground we stand committed.Our vision is that one day:Every addict in the world has the chance toexperience our message in his or her ownlanguage and culture and find the opportunityfor a new way of life;Every member, inspired by the gift of recovery,experiences spiritual growth and fulfillmentthrough service;NA service bodies worldwide work together ina spirit of unity and cooperation to support thegroups in carrying our message of recovery;Narcotics Anonymous has universal recognitionand respect as a viable program of recovery.Honesty, trust, and goodwill are the foundationof our service efforts, all of which rely uponthe guidance of a loving Higher Power.
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Public RelationsStatementWhy public
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Copyright © 2006, 2007 byNarcotics
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prefaceWelcome to the Public Relati
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chapter1NA AND P UBLIC R ELATIONSTh
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What does “public relations” me
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chapter2C ORE P UBLIC R ELATIONS P
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The principle of anonymity encourag
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and the members in the group give t
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Attraction …The attractiveness of
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In understanding the principle unde
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An NA group ought never endorse, fi
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“Forever nonprofessional”During
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chapter3E FFECTIVE S ERVICESThis ch
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There are several ways to prioritiz
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presentations. Trusted servants who
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Flexible service structuresA flexib
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Below are possible components of a
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P REPARATION AND T RAININGFOR I NTE
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What do we know about them?Just as
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means that we may seek help from me
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highlight the diversity of our fell
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Another way to prepare for presenta
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chapter5M EDIAOur public relations
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Is the committee prepared for possi
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Discussing these kinds of topics wi
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Some NA members who have participat
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is attractive, newcomers and potent
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Training and preparing trusted serv
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P u t t i n g y o u r p l a n i n t
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MedicationRegardless of the persona
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Invite drug-court personnel to part
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The signing of cards is providing a
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committee chairperson. We need othe
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settings. The following list can he
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