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Old 02-29-2012, 05:04 PM
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Elisabeth888
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We have had issues about singleness of purpose at my home group. It has been a frequent meeting topic as of late.

Basically at my home group, discussing specific drugs is frowned upon. They want you to talk to an addict in the AA group on how to share. I hear elders talking about "andas" too and they don't like those either. (Alcoholic and a addict)

The purpose of AA is to treat alcoholism and that is what holds the group together. Addicts are welcome. Alcoholism is what we are there to discuss.

The meeting leader today said "if there was a pile of coke on the right and a bottle of vodka on the left, I would drink the vodka first and then do the coke." I TOTALLY identify with that statement. Sad, but true.

I don't get all amped up about singleness of purpose, but I am thankful for the Traditions because they are what keeps AA alive.
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