Our group experience suggests that the unity of the Nar-Anon Family Groups depends upon our adherence to these traditions. The only requirements for membership are that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. The relatives of addicts, when gathered together for mutual aid, may call themselves a Nar-Anon Family Group, provided that, as a group, they have no other affiliation. Each group should be autonomous, except in matters affecting other Nar-Anon Family Groups, or N.A. as a whole. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps of N.A. ourselves, by encouraging and understanding our addicted relatives, and by welcoming and giving comfort to families of addicts.
Every group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.
Our groups, as such ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve. We need guard with special care the anonymity of all N.A. members Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities.