Personal Safety

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“Boundaries on physical, verbal, or mental abuse are not negotiable. We deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. We honor ourselves by not allowing others to mistreat us. Boundaries are helpful in all our relationships.”

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“It is essential we communicate our boundaries and their consequences calmly and clearly. A healthy boundary is set without anger or resentment and is always communicated to others who may be affected by our decisions. Discussing our boundaries with them may help create unity. This may make it easier to set a boundary with confidence, knowing we will not be alone if conflicts arise. If possible, communication should happen when the addict is in a receptive frame of mind and not under the influence of drugs.”

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This is an extract from the Boundaries and Consequences pamphlet. © Copyright Nar-Anon Family Groups Headquarters, Inc.

Meeting Safety

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“In dealing with the addiction of a family member or friend, we may have experienced inappropriate behavior. We have learned through our meetings we no longer have to accept inappropriate behavior, threats, or intimidation; this is especially true in our rooms. A Nar-Anon meeting should always be a safe place for its members. Tradition One reminds us “Our common welfare should come first; personal progress for the greatest number depends on unity.” A group cannot have unity if the meetings are disruptive or members are not comfortable sharing.”

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“What might make a member feel uncomfortable or perhaps even unsafe?” Crosstalk, breaking a member’s anonymity, religious or political discussions, inappropriate sharing, taking pictures, recording a meeting or taking copious notes, sexual advances, and violent versus passionate outbursts.

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This is an extract from the Inappropriate and Disruptive Behavior booklet. © Copyright Nar-Anon Family Groups Headquarters, Inc.