From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... uses his
gifts to build up a ...
BB p.21,
There Is A Solution
He uses his gifts to build up a bright outlook for his family and himself, and then
pulls the structure down on his head by a senseless series of sprees.
2.
... uses the
general principles of the A.A. ...
BB p.121,
To Wives (Note)
Though it is entirely separate from Alcoholics Anonymous,
it uses the general principles of the A.A. program as a guide for husbands, wives, relatives, friends and others close to alcoholics.
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