The purpose of the Area Service Committee is to be supportive of, in any way possible, and directly responsible to the groups in their efforts to accomplish their primary purpose, which is “to carry the message to the addict who still suffers,” for this is the spirit of service. In respect for this spirit, and with the understanding that “the therapeutic value of one addict helping another is without parallel” this committee meets, conducts business, and interacts with the groups in a loving and caring way. Our goal is to help, not hinder, the process of carrying and sharing recovery through the Twelve Steps, the Twelve Traditions, and the Twelve Concepts of Narcotics Anonymous.
- As stated in “Part I. Area Service Committee Purpose” of the Roanoke Valley Area of NA Policy