Welcome to
Recovery Underground
A free, peer led online space for people in recovery. Recovery groups, including the New Way to Live NA Group, hold meetings here, and our chat is open 24/7 so there's always someone to talk to. Recovery isn't one size fits all, and every path is welcome.
You don't have to do this alone.
Find connection, understanding, and support. Join a live meeting and take the next step at your own pace.
Explore the Meeting ScheduleThere's a place for you here.
Just For Today
Daily reflection and grounding for your recovery journey.
Read today's Just for Today → https://jft.na.org/
October 15, 2026 |
Choices |
| Page 301 |
| "We did not choose to become addicts." |
| Basic Text, p. 3 |
| When we were growing up, all of us had dreams. Every child has heard a relative or neighbor ask, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Even if some of us didn't have elaborate dreams of success, most of us dreamed of work, families, and a future of dignity and respect. But no one asked, "Do you want to be a drug addict when you grow up?" We didn't choose to become addicts, and we cannot choose to stop being addicts. We have the disease of addiction. We are not responsible for having it, but we are responsible for our recovery. Having learned that we are sick people and that there is a way of recovery, we can move away from blaming circumstances--or ourselves--and into living the solution. We didn't choose addiction, but we can choose recovery. |
| Just for Today: I choose recovery. |
What We Offer
Building recovery through community and mutual support.
Meeting Space
Recovery groups hold live voice and text meetings in our Discord. Each group runs its own meetings.
24/7 Chat Support
Around-the-clock text channels to connect, talk through cravings, or ask for support whenever you need it.
All Pathways Welcome
All Pathways Welcome: Members here follow all kinds of paths: 12 step, SMART Recovery, harm reduction, medication assisted, faith based, or their own. We don't decide what recovery looks like for you.
About Recovery Underground
Recovery Underground started in 2020 as a place for people in recovery to find each other online. We provide the space and the 24/7 support channels. The groups that meet here run their own meetings.
Ready to Join a Meeting?
Our community lives on Discord. Join to attend meetings, use the 24/7 support channels, and connect with peers in recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before joining a meeting.
Is there any cost to attend meetings?
No. Recovery Underground is free, with no dues or fees.
Do I have to speak or turn on my microphone?
Not at all. You are welcome to listen in quietly until you feel comfortable sharing. Participation is always at your own pace.
How do I join the meeting server?
You can join directly through our Discord server link. Once inside, you'll find the main stage channels for voice meetings and dedicated channels for text chat.
Do I have to be in NA?
No. The New Way to Live NA Group meets here, but Recovery Underground is open to anyone in recovery or looking for support, whatever path you're on.