"Cocaine Anonymous is a 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 their addiction."
The best way to reach someone is to speak to them on a common level. The
members of C.A. are all recovering addicts who maintain their individual
sobriety by working with others. We come from various social, ethnic,
economic and religious backgrounds, but what we have in common is
addiction.
"The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop
using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances."
Anyone who wants to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering
substances (including alcohol and other drugs) is welcome.
"There are no dues or fees for membership; we are fully
self-supporting through our own contributions."
We do ask for voluntary contributions at meetings to cover expenses
such as coffee, rent, literature and services to help those who are
still suffering. However, newcomers need not feel obligated to
contribute. We do not accept donations from organizations or individuals
outside the fellowship.
"We are not allied with any sect, denomination, politics,
organization or institution. We do not wish to engage in any controversy
and we neither endorse nor oppose any causes."
In order to maintain our integrity and avoid any possible
complications, we are not affiliated with any outside organization.
Although C.A. is a spiritual program, we do not align ourself with any
religion. Our members are free to define their spirituality as they see
fit. Our individual members may have opinions of their own, but C.A. as
a whole has no opinion on outside issues. We are not affiliated with any
rehabs, recovery houses or hospitals, but many do refer their patients
to Cocaine Anonymous to maintain their sobriety.
"Our primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all
other mind-altering substances, and to help others achieve the same
freedom."
The only purpose of Cocaine Anonymous is to offer recovery to
individuals who are suffering from addiction. Our experience has shown
that the most effective way to attain and maintain sobriety is to work
with others suffering from the same malady.
We use the Twelve Steps of Recovery, because it has already been
proven that the Twelve-Step recovery program works.
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