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October 1978

The Only Requirement

A timely reminder of our primary purpose

ARE YOU a member of AA if you say you are? Not necessarily! Our Third Tradition states: "The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking." The last four words of this Tradition suggest that there is a definite requirement, in that there must be problem drinking involved.

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