In 1983, Narcotics Anonymous published its self-titled Basic Text book, which contributed to tremendous growth. Within a few years, groups had formed in Brazil, Colombia, Germany, India, the Irish Republic, Japan, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

Today, Narcotics Anonymous is well established throughout much of the Americas, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Newly formed groups and NA communities are now scattered throughout the Indian subcontinent, Africa, East Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Narcotics Anonymous books and information pamphlets are currently available in 77 languages. Translations is a priority for our world wide fellowship so that as many addicts as possible can found our message in their own language.

The Basic Text (titled Narcotics Anonymous) is divided into two books. Book one discusses the basics of the NA program and the twelve steps and traditions. Book two is composed of many personal stories.

There is no single author for the Basic Text, thousands of addicts contributed to its writings. The NA Fellowship continues to write our recovery literature through its members.

The Basic Text is available at NA meetings or it can be ordered from our World Service Office in California.