Memphis, Tennessee NA Meetings

NA Meetings in Memphis

Memphis has a wide range of Narcotics Anonymous meetings, with groups meeting across the city throughout the week. You can also explore the Tennessee NA directory to find other options nearby. The list above covers open and closed meetings, speaker meetings, discussion groups and step study sessions, so a newcomer usually has more than one format to choose from on any given night.

Because Memphis sits at the corner of three states, it’s not unusual for someone to cross from the Mississippi or Arkansas side of the river to reach a meeting here, or for a Memphis resident to do the reverse. In Tennessee, Nashville is the only other city with a similarly large selection of meetings.

What an NA Meeting Is Like

Narcotics Anonymous is a free peer fellowship. It charges no dues and no fees. Meetings are either open, meaning anyone curious is welcome, or closed, meaning the room is for people who identify as having a problem with drugs.

Meetings are also held in a mix of formats. A speaker meeting when someone shares their story. A discussion meeting opens a topic to the room. A step study works through NA’s twelve steps as a group. You don’t have to speak at a first meeting, and nobody needs clean time to walk in the door. The only expectation is that you want to stop using.

Getting to a Meeting in Memphis

Memphis covers a large area, and public transit isn’t convenient for everyone trying to get to a meeting. Many people drive, especially when they need to reach a group in another city. If you can’t find a meeting that fits your schedule, check out online meetings. They are a good alternative to make sure you don’t miss a meeting.

When a Meeting Is Not Enough

NA plays an important role in supporting long term recovery, however, it doesn’t replace medical care. Because withdrawal from opioids or benzodiazepines can be dangerous, it’s important to have medical guidance when stopping either. It’s important to keep in mind that your tolerance can also drop after a period without using, raising your risk of overdose if you return to a dose you once used. To learn more about the process, go to our opiate detox page.

If medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), such as methadone, is a part of your treatment plan, you can still attend meetings and shouldn’t feel like you have to stay away or that you don’t belong.