[2] HA groups exist in 19 US states and the UK,[2] including a meeting started in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2004.
HA's stated intention is to avoid controversy and endorsement or opposition to external causes.
[2] The first-ever Heroin Anonymous World Convention was held in Scottsdale, Arizona on August 8-10th in 2014 celebrating it's 10th Anniversary.
The second Heroin Anonymous World Convention was held in Portland, Oregon from August 31st through September 2nd of 2018.
The fourth Heroin Anonymous World Convention was held in Buffalo, New York on August 16-18th of 2024 to celebrate HA's 20th year of operation.