I began NA in 1987. I don't have to relate to the drug. I have to relate to the message. But whatever works. It's all good.
I understand it is all about recovery. PA mostly attracts people who did not do street drugs and don't know that world, some do however. A lot are AA folks who had surgery and took pain meds and found they really liked the feel. Since it was prescribed, why not. Then the addiction monster is a live again. AA, NA, PA, OA ANYA are doorways to recovery. Where ever a person is comfortable they will stay. I believe PA attracts people like me who had some AA time, took too many pills, wanted to go somewhere that relates and talks about pills.
Congratulations on 6 months. Tha tis awesome. A is not available in many places but NA is everywhere. I went to an NA meeting in St. Martten. NA and A are the same program. It is a choice or it is what is available in the area. It is all about surrender, getting humble and working the steps. It doesn't 9matter which fellowship someone chooses.