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Twelve traditionsThe Twelve Traditions of many twelve-step programs, as originated by the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, define the guidelines for relationships between the twelve-step groups, members, other groups, the global fellowship, and society at large. Questions of finance, public relations, donations, and purpose are addressed in the Traditions.[1] Additional recommended knowledge
The Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous
OriginsAfter the publication of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1939, by 1944 the number of AA groups had grown along with the number of letters being sent to the AA headquarters in New York asking how to handle disputes caused by issues like publicity, religion, and finances.[2] By 1946 AA cofounder Bill Wilson had derived basic ideas for the Twelve Traditions directly from such correspondence with groups, setting guidelines on how groups and members should interact with each other, the public, and AA as a whole.[1] The Traditions were first published in the April 1946 AA Grapevine under the title Twelve Points to Assure Our Future[3] and were formally adopted at AA's First International Convention in 1950.[1] Wilson's book on the subject, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, was published in 1953.[4] The Traditions in Other 12-Step ProgramsOther 12 Step Programs like Marijuana Anonymous, Crystal Meth Anonymous, Nicotine Anonymous, Al-Anon, and Nar-Anon have also adopted the Twelve Traditions. Narcotics Anonymous published It Works: How and Why as its own study of the Twelve Traditions.[5] References
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