AA, NA and CNA

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) are free, volunteer‑run mutual‑aid fellowships that follow the Twelve‑Step programme:

• AA focuses on alcohol
• NA covers any drug, including prescription meds and alcohol if the member chooses
• CMA addresses crystal meth

CMA says its “meetings are open to anyone who feels they have a problem with crystal meth, and any other mind altering substances. Anyone may attend one of our meetings, regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, gender, religion, or lack of religion” (though its Twelve Steps mentions God six times which will suit some but not others). First names only are used and confidentiality is expected. You don’t need to call or register in advance, so please feel welcome to just come along to a meeting.”

Meetings can feel raw, and you may hear harrowing life stories. That raw honesty is the point but some find it challenging or off‑putting.

We have heard stories from gay men who have not felt welcome, facing heteronormative language and assumptions, micro‑aggressions from group members and straight participants who can find it hard to relate to crystal use to enhance sex. However, we also know some groups are explicitly LGBT+ inclusive such as Soho LGBTQ+ NA, NA Queer to Stay, LGBTQ Chair and Clean & Queer in Dalston. The important thing is to find support that’s right for you. 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. No fees or dues for membership. Self-supporting through contributions. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous
0800 9177 650 | 10am-10pm

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Fellowship of men and women for whom problematic drug use has become an issue. Self-help support groups that meet regularly. Membership is open to anyone seeking help, regardless of what drug or combination of drugs has been used. No fees or dues for membership. Self-supporting through contributions. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs.

Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA)
Fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope so that they may solve their common problem, and help others to recover from, addiction to crystal meth. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using.
Crystal Meth Anonymous

Cocaine Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances.
Cocaine Anonymous

Sex Addicts Anonymous
Recovery meetings offer an accepting, non-judgmental environment where common struggles can be shared and a space to learn how to apply some simple principles in everyday life.
  Sex Addicts Anonymous

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
Open to anyone who knows or thinks they have a problem with sex addiction, love addiction, romantic obsession, co-dependent relationships, fantasy addiction and/or sexual, social and emotional anorexia.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

Co-Dependents Anonymous
Fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Self-help groups with a common interest in working through the issues that co-dependency has caused. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.
Co-Dependents Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to do the same.
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous Scotland
Gamblers Anonymous Ireland

Families Anonymous 
Meetings are for Families and Friends of those with a drug or related behavioural problem. UK-wide with meetings in London.
Families Anonymous