Jimmy K. (Kinnon) founded NA in 1953. Back then it was illegal for addicts to meet under Any circumstances! So they met in church basements, etc., out of the public eye. In 2012, there were Over 62,700 meetings Worldwide in Over 142 countries! If you have a layover at the airport, you can page "Friends of Jimmy K." & will be met by fellow recovering addicts! This is Extremely helpful if you're having cravings or need someone to talk with who understands. NA has helped Over a Million people! For every person in recovery, it affects 40 other people!
Bill. W. (Wilson) & Dr. Bob (Smith) founded AA in 1935 in Akron, Ohio. In 2001, there were an estimated Over 2 Million members in 108,000 groups meeting in approximately 150 countries around the World! AA has helped So Very Many people & if you're having a layover at an airport or bus station, you can have them page "Friends of Bill W." so you'll have another recovering alcoholic to talk with! Sane for NA, which sprang from AA, just page "Friends of Jimmy K.". Most people there won't know what you're talking about.
Joe: Oh god what's that in your lap? A puma?
Tay: No, Adonxs is a cat! Purring in my lap 'cause he loves me!
Joe: Flexing like a goddamn acrobat?!
Tay: Me and Adonxs vibe like that!