Entering and completing a substance abuse treatment program in Dade City is just the beginning of the marathon that is addiction recovery. The temptation of old demons from the days of your dependency on drugs and/or alcohol can pull on you much more strongly after leaving the safe and structured environment of a rehabilitation program. Combining that with environmental triggers from home can seem like a terrifying circumstance to face alone. Luckily, in Dade City, you are not alone in your fight for sobriety. There are people just like you meeting every week to give each other guidance and support.
Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, and Narcotics Anonymous, or NA, have been providing recovering addicts with a safe forum to ask for and receive help from peers for decades. AA meetings and NA meetings give you an opportunity to learn from others’ stories of battling addiction and allows you the cathartic experience of sharing your own story. Some AA meetings and NA meetings have open forum sessions, in which you can bring friends and family to listen and learn more about what you have lived through as an addict.
AA Meetings in Dade City, Florida
AA meetings in Dade City are built on the foundations of Alcoholics Anonymous, a group of men and women who have come to the self-realization that they are powerless alone against the temptations of alcohol and are working together to live enriching and substantial lives without drinking. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings teach how to work the “Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous” to make amends for past alcohol-induced transgressions and work toward a sober and happy existence. These “steps” will become commonplace to you as you continue attending Dade City AA meetings, along with motivational slogans like “Easy Does It” and “First Things First”.
What is so powerful about Alcoholics Anonymous meetings is the sense of communal understanding you will gain. You are constantly welcomed with open arms by others who completely understand where you are in your recovery and what you have gone through to get there. Not only does this help you feel less isolated and stigmatized by your alcohol addiction, you also gain a sense of accountability to your sobriety.
AA meetings often differ in tone and style, dependent upon the group leader and the attendees at the meeting. It is perfectly fine to attend a number of different meetings until you find one where you feel comfortable.
Finding AA Meeting Near Me
The most common method for finding AA meetings in Dade City is by being referred by friends or colleagues who are currently attending meetings themselves. If you do not think you already know someone in meetings and would like more guidance than what the internet yields when typing “AA meetings near me”, you can always reach out to The Recovery Village. You can ask any questions about addiction, recovery, and Dade City AA meetings while your identity remains confidential. If you would like to read literature given out through Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and read some FAQs about what to expect from your first AA meetings, you can refer to the Alcoholics Anonymous website. You can also find meeting locations on the site. Here are a few to get you started:
- Step at a Time Group
- The Lock-Evans House
- 14232 11th St.
- Dade City, FL 33523
- New Beginnings Women’s Group
- The Lock-Evans House
- 14232 11th Street
- Dade City, FL 33523
NA Meetings in Dade City, Florida
Since the early 1950’s, Narcotics Anonymous has helped thousands of people struggling with drug addiction find a peaceful place to express their feelings, bond with peers, and learn how to live a drug-free life. NA meetings in Dade City are like Dade City AA meetings in that all are welcome with one simple requirement of a desire and commitment to remaining substance-free. Also like Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Dade City NA meetings work a “Twelve Steps” program to instill long-lasting principals for living a full and high-quality life while never looking toward drugs again.
You will also have the opportunity to have a sponsor. While you already have access to many peers, your sponsor can be a significant person to your recovery. Whenever you have struggles, tough moments, weak times, or just need advice, you may reach out to your sponsor for help. These people have been with Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous for a while and have successfully worked the program. They now have the opportunity to pay it forward and be your guide to recovery. This further emphasizes that you are not alone in the battle against addiction and you have many avenues of support for your journey.
Finding NA Meetings Near Me
As anticipated, finding NA meetings in Dade City is similar to finding AA meetings; the best way is through a personal referral. This is not an option for everyone. Take your search process a step further from simply typing “NA meetings near me” and reach out to mental health professionals. If you have completed a treatment program or been through an intervention, you may always reach out to your counselor for advice on how to find the best Dade City NA meetings for you. If you do not have a trusted counselor already, you may call The Recovery Village 24/7 for help finding Narcotics Anonymous meetings and to learn more about what support resources are available. For more information on Narcotics Anonymous and their founding principles, visit the Narcotics Anonymous website. You can also find meetings with their locator tool. Here are a few to get you started:
- American Legion
- 37745 Church Ave. & 9th
- Dade City, FL 33525
- St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
- 14234 11th St.
- Dade City, FL 33523
Never forget that you are not alone and that there is no such thing as too much support for your recovery. You are now one step closer to finding a wonderful group of peers to help lift you up and help you move forward with your clean and sober life. Reach out to The Recovery Village today to find out about meetings in your area.