Disruptive and Predatory Behavior

🎙️ The Living Clean Podcast – This Week’s Episode: Disruptive and Predatory Behavior (IDT Workshop)

In this powerful episode, we dive into one of the 2023 World Service Conference Issue Discussion Topics: Disruptive and Predatory Behavior in Narcotics Anonymous. Guided by NA World Services’ workshop format, we walk through real-world examples, collective experiences, and—most importantly—spiritual solutions rooted in the atmosphere of recovery.

This topic gets to the heart of our Fellowship’s ability to carry the message: If members don’t feel safe, they won’t stay. Together, we explore how to build safer, more inclusive, and spiritually grounded recovery spaces. From challenging behaviors to group-level action steps, we ask the hard questions—and offer practical, principled responses.

🛠️ In this episode, we covered:

• What contributes to (or damages) an atmosphere of recovery

• How predatory and disruptive behaviors show up in our meetings—both in person and virtually

• Tools, solutions, and real-life strategies groups are using to address these behaviors

• How we can protect the vulnerable without violating traditions or resorting to control

📚 Workshop Materials and Resources Mentioned (everything we promised is linked below):

• 📝 NAWS Service Pamphlet: Disruptive & Violent Behavior

https://www.na.org/sps

• 📂 Local Service Tools and Examples

https://www.na.org/localresources

• 💬 Input Form – Share your feedback with World Services

https://www.na.org/survey

• 📧 Submit Local Resources:

mailto:wb@na.org

🔊 Whether you’re a trusted servant, a home group member, or just curious about how we keep our rooms spiritually sound, this conversation is for you. Let’s keep NA safe, loving, and open for the newcomer who needs us.

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