AA Program and Core Principles
The central recovery, unity, and service principles that define A.A. and guide its groups and service structure.
The pages summarize the role of each principle and link to official A.A. wording.
The Twelve Steps
The Twelve Steps describe A.A.'s suggested program of personal recovery from alcoholism.
2The Twelve Traditions
The Twelve Traditions describe principles that protect group unity and guide A.A. as a fellowship.
3The Twelve Concepts for World Service
The Twelve Concepts explain relationships, responsibilities, and safeguards within A.A.'s world service structure.
4The Three Legacies of AA
Recovery, Unity, and Service summarize the three broad legacies through which A.A. members and groups sustain the fellowship.
5The AA Preamble
The Preamble is a concise description of A.A., its purpose, and its nonprofessional, self-supporting character.
6The Responsibility Statement
The Responsibility Statement emphasizes personal responsibility for making A.A. help available when someone reaches out.
7The Declaration of Unity
The Declaration of Unity emphasizes protecting A.A. unity so the fellowship remains available to people who need it.
8Primary Purpose
A.A.'s primary purpose centers on staying sober and helping other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
9Singleness of Purpose
Singleness of purpose explains why A.A. focuses specifically on recovery from alcoholism while cooperating with other resources.
