SERVED in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

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... served, past occurrences should not be discussed. BB p.125, The Family Afterward

So we think that unless some good and useful purpose is to be served, past occurrences should not be discussed.

... served them. 12&12 p.170, Tradition Eight

Drunk farms, educational ventures, state legislatures, and commissions advertised the fact that A.A. members served them.

... served; we must not have it in ... BB p.100, Working With Others

People have said we must not go where liquor is served; we must not have it in our homes; we must shun friends who drink; we must avoid moving pictures which show drinking scenes; we must not go into bars; our friends must hide their bottles if we go to their houses; we mustn't think or be reminded about alcohol at all.

... served well, they may -- to their surprise ... 12&12 p.134, Tradition Two

If the founder and his friends have served well, they may -- to their surprise -- be reinstated for a time.

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