We were once asked what was meant by the reference to “these principles” as they are mentioned in our Twelfth Step. After discussing this question, it seemed to us that “These Principles” were something suggested or arrived at by working the Steps. The Steps were the tools to be used to discover the “Principles”. Of…

Higher Power, I have tried to control the uncontrollable for far too long. I ask that you take this burden from me. I acknowledge that my life is unmanageable. I ask for your care and guidance. Grant me honesty, courage, humility, and serenity, to face that which keeps me from you and others. I give…

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

The rewards we’ve received from taking Steps Eight and Nine are profound and sublime. These actions have enabled us to live to good purpose and empowered us to be of service to others. Miracles have become everyday reality. We do things that we could never have done alone. God has become a living force in…

Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. There are no dues or fees for membership. We are self-supporting…

Those of us who have rigorously and thoroughly taken all of the Steps can attest to the fact that we have become stronger people. As we make spiritual progress, we begin to feel emotionally secure. Our new attitudes bring about self-esteem, inner strength, and serenity that is not easily shaken by any of life’s hard…

The practice of rigorous honesty, of opening our hearts and minds, and the willingness to go to any lengths to have a spiritual awakening are essential to our recovery. Our old ideas and ways of life no longer work for us. Our suffering shows us that we need to let go absolutely. We surrender ourselves…

People that will not believe in a power greater than their ego are threatened. We tell these people that MA doesn’t demand anything. Those of us who did not want faith were reminded that there is no dogma in Marijuana Anonymous. It is not necessary to acquire a major God Consciousness to be able to…

As stated in our third tradition, the only requirement for membership in Marijuana Anonymous is a desire to stop using marijuana. There is no mention of any other drugs or alcohol. This is to adhere to the “singleness of purpose” concept, however, many of us have found that the only way that we can keep…

A Sponsor is a fellow addict with a working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, who lives by the principles and has a solid program in their life. Look for someone who inspires you to work the Steps and is working a program you admire. Experience has shown that having a sponsor is of great value…