From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... maximum benefit.
BB xxviii(xxvi),
The Doctor's Opinion
Of course an alcoholic
ought to be freed from his
physical craving for liquor, and this often requires a definite hospital procedure, before psychological
measures can be of maximum
benefit.
2.
... maximum helpfulness
to others, so never hesitate ...
BB p.102,
Working With Others
Your job now is to be at the place where you may be of maximum helpfulness to others, so never hesitate to go anywhere if you can be helpful.
3.
... maximum service
to God and the people ...
BB p.77,
Into Action
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