We Do:

• Follow our traditions, public relations plans, and guidelines.
• Try to be consistent.
• We follow through on our plans of action.
  Keep updated records of contacts, posted flyers, Public Service Announcements (PSAs), etc.
• Remember that quality is better than quantity.
• Present a good image of recovery: punctual, appropriately dressed, and avoid using obscenities when we speak.
• Consult with members experienced in PI work before contacting the media.

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We Don’t:

• Do public information service alone.
• Abuse our precious resources. When we don’t complete a project, we create a negative image of NA.
• Present ourselves as the only spokesperson for NA.
• Accept contributions from outside our fellowship.
• State an opinion or take a stand on any non-NA or public issue.
• Give out personal information about individual NA members.
• Operate hospitals or recovery houses for addicts.
• Solicit or persuade others to join.
• Engage in or sponsor scientific research on addiction.
• Keep membership records or case histories of its members.
• Make medical or psychological diagnoses.
• Provide marriage, family, or vocational counseling.
• Provide monetary or social assistance.
• Provide or participate in primary drug prevention education.