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Chandigarh, Mar.09, 2026:- In an effort to strengthen awareness about drug recovery and extend support to individuals battling addiction, the Society of Service Narcotics Anonymous (SOSONA), also known as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) India, organised a press and public relations meet at the Chandigarh Press Club, Sector 27 on Monday. The meet announced the SOSONA Regional Table Conference which is being hosted in Chandigarh from March 9 to 11 at Kissan Bhawan, Sector 35.
The upcoming conference will bring together service leaders, volunteers and members of Narcotics Anonymous from different parts of India to deliberate on strengthening recovery services, expanding outreach programmes and ensuring that the message of hope reaches individuals still suffering from addiction.
Speaking on the occasion, Karamveer Singh, Chairperson of SOSONA, said the organisation remains committed to spreading the simple yet powerful message of recovery. He said that narcotics Anonymous believes that any addict can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use and find a new way to live.
Narcotics Anonymous is a global, non-profit fellowship of recovering addicts who support one another in maintaining a drug-free lifestyle through the well-known 12-Step recovery programme.
Globally, Narcotics Anonymous today conducts more than 72,000 weekly meetings in over 140 countries, making it one of the world's largest peer-led recovery networks. In India, NA has been active for more than four decades since its first meeting in Mumbai in 1983. The fellowship has grown steadily and now conducts 471 weekly recovery meetings through 299 groups across the country, offering thousands of recovering addicts a supportive environment to rebuild their lives.
Chandigarh, Mar.09, 2026:- In an effort to strengthen awareness about drug recovery and extend support to individuals battling addiction, the Society of Service Narcotics Anonymous (SOSONA), also known as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) India, organised a press and public relations meet at the Chandigarh Press Club, Sector 27 on Monday. The meet announced the SOSONA Regional Table Conference which is being hosted in Chandigarh from March 9 to 11 at Kissan Bhawan, Sector 35.
The upcoming conference will bring together service leaders, volunteers and members of Narcotics Anonymous from different parts of India to deliberate on strengthening recovery services, expanding outreach programmes and ensuring that the message of hope reaches individuals still suffering from addiction.
Speaking on the occasion, Karamveer Singh, Chairperson of SOSONA, said the organisation remains committed to spreading the simple yet powerful message of recovery. He said that narcotics Anonymous believes that any addict can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use and find a new way to live.
Narcotics Anonymous is a global, non-profit fellowship of recovering addicts who support one another in maintaining a drug-free lifestyle through the well-known 12-Step recovery programme.
Globally, Narcotics Anonymous today conducts more than 72,000 weekly meetings in over 140 countries, making it one of the world's largest peer-led recovery networks. In India, NA has been active for more than four decades since its first meeting in Mumbai in 1983. The fellowship has grown steadily and now conducts 471 weekly recovery meetings through 299 groups across the country, offering thousands of recovering addicts a supportive environment to rebuild their lives.
According to Sumit, (Chandigarh Area Public Information Chair), At the local level, the Chandigarh Area of Narcotics Anonymous has emerged as a vibrant recovery community. The fellowship currently operates eight active groups conducting 17 meetings every week across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. Each meeting typically draws 40 to 50 members, while six to eight newcomers regularly attend sessions to begin their journey toward recovery. More than 275 members in the region have accumulated significant clean time and service experience, strengthening the local recovery network.
To ensure easy accessibility in the tri-city region, meetings are held at multiple locations across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. In addition, online meetings are conducted daily by the Unity Group from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, allowing individuals to participate virtually and receive support from the recovery community.
To ensure easy accessibility in the tri-city region, meetings are held at multiple locations across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. In addition, online meetings are conducted daily by the Unity Group from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, allowing individuals to participate virtually and receive support from the recovery community.
The fellowship collaborates with several government initiatives including the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, working alongside social welfare departments of Chandigarh and Haryana to conduct outreach in schools, colleges, hospitals, Ambala Central Jail, Model Jail Burail, juvenile homes and rural communities across Panchkula, Ambala and Yamunanagar. Partnerships with the Mohali Health Department also support awareness at Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) clinics.
NA Chandigarh also maintains a dedicated phone helpline (+91 92177 06222) and online services to assist individuals seeking help.
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