to help eliminate the confusion

the 12-step recovery program can be applied to all types of addictions, or other abnormal behaviors. We will be referring to language used by alcoholics anonymous, or AA. Since most, or all 12-step recovery programs use similar language to AA, it is encouraged to substitute words, phrases, paraphrases, slogans, jargon, paradoxes, definitions and terms as you would normally use in your particular 12-step recovery program. for example, AA uses the slogan, "one day at a time," whereas narcotics anonymous uses their slogan, "just for today."

The Preamble

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

·                     The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership, we are self-supporting through our own contributions.

·                     A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses or opposes any causes.

·                     Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.

the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous is suggestive, ONLY!

**Our book is meant to be suggestive only. We realize we know only a little. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Ask Him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. But obviously you cannot transmit something you haven't got. See to it that your relationship with Him is right, and great events will come to pass for you and countless others. This is the Great Fact for us.

Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny.

May God bless you and keep you -- until then.

**Alcoholics Anonymous - "the Big Book" Chapter 11 {A vision For you}, Page 164

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