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Tradition Eight: Marijuana Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ Special Workers

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Jules Mansfield
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 Tradition Seven: Every MA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.Tradition Nine: MA, as such, ought never be organized, but we may create Service Boards or Committees directly responsible to those they serve. 

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