Tradition 6 states that a group will not endorse outside organizations or causes.
The12 Traditionsserve as a guideline or manual for 12-step groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon.
In this article, well briefly cover Tradition 6 of AA.
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An A.A. group, as such, should never go into business.
Hence such facilities ought not to use the A.A. name.
Their management should be the sole responsibility of those people who financially support them.
For clubs, A.A. managers are usually preferred.
An A.A. group can bind itself to no one."
As a group, however, these endorsements could lead to misunderstandings and confusion.
Members of the group come together each week to seek the experience, strength, and hope of others.
As with other traditions, Tradition 6 of AA is meant to guide people toward recovery.
This helps ensure that the focus of the group stays on supporting members throughout the process.
Alcoholics Anonymous.The Twelve Traditions (long form).
Take the 12.Tradition 6.
