But the principle is the same.

so that work all 12 of the steps, we must take a stab at help others.

The program would cease to exist if nobody were doing any 12th-step work.

People talking during a psychotherapy or group therapy

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Without the service work of those who came before, no members would be here now.

It requires practicing these principles in all our affairs.

For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.

Alcoholics Anonymous.Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.

Alcoholics Anonymous World Services; 2012.