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The 12 Traditions are a set of guidelines, first published by the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill Wilson, in 1946.

Over the years, these values have helped maintain the unity of AA and its purpose: to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

Service is one of the Traditions. There are different disciplines, or areas of service, within AA that members can contribute to, such as: