Twelve Traditions

The Twelve Traditions are guiding principles for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) that help maintain the group's unity and effectiveness. They emphasize that AA's primary purpose is to help alcoholics recover, and the group should operate on a shared, anonymous basis to protect individuals' privacy. The Traditions promote self-governance without outside influence, ensuring decisions are made by members rather than external authorities. They also encourage members to take responsibility, keep AA free of outside entanglements, and focus on supporting each other's sobriety. Overall, they foster a unified, supportive community dedicated to helping alcoholics recover.