service levels, as opposed to rigid Tradition Eleven For general information about

organization. Positions of leadership CoDA’s Twelve Traditions see the

ions
and films. Healthy Meetings Matter
from the Fellowship who act in CoDA’s
best interests by reflecting the group CoDA groups and members do not The Twelve-Piece Relationship Toolkit
conscience of CoDA as a whole. All advertise or promote the Fellowship; the Traditionally Speaking

us
CoDA members have an opportunity experience, strength and hope of mem- Finding Solutions

e Tradit
to offer service as a vital part of their bers speaks for itself. Our announce-
recovery.

nonymo
ments to the public supply necessary
meeting information, such as time, day
Tradition Ten and location. Relations with the media
CoDA has no opinion on outside are handled through appropriate service TO
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entities, such as public information com- R

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issues; hence, the CoDA name

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mittees or Fellowship Services. In meet- DI
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ought never be drawn into public
ings, we identify ourselves by first names
controversy. PE
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codependency through working the We make our meeting information and

endents
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. literature available to the community.
CoDA groups and members refrain
from linking the CoDA name to our Tradition Twelve
personal opinions on any outside This is CoDA Conference endorsed literature
issue or organization, including poli- Anonymity is the spiritual foundation Copyright © 2019
of all our Traditions; ever reminding All rights reserved
tics, religion, other self-help groups, This publication may not be reproduced
therapeutic concepts, recovery centers, us to place principles before or photocopied without written permission

Using th
personalities.

Co-Dep
of Co-Dependents Anonymous Inc.
businesses, literature or causes. If we
identify ourselves as members of the Anonymity has profound spiritual value. For more information about CoDA:
Fellowship, then we remain neutral on [Link]
Since we focus on building self-worth, we info@[Link]
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ity to speak for CoDA as a whole, and or prestige. We are constantly reminded P.O. Box 33577
we disengage from controversial issues. Phoenix, AZ 85067-3577, USA
to look beyond our egos and personali- Phone: +1 602 277 7991
ties toward the higher issues of recovery. Toll free: 888-444-2359
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Anonymity challenges us to practice true
humility and reminds us that the prin- For additional copies of this booklet
ciples of the CoDA program transcend and other CoDA literature
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any individual. info@[Link]
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ITEM 4009
Tradition One Tradition Three and hope. We are diligent in keeping this does not accept large contributions
as our primary spiritual aim. from any individual, nor do we ac-
Our common welfare should come The only requirement for membership cept money, space or services from
first; personal recovery depends in CoDA is a desire for healthy and non-CoDA sources. Thus, we maintain
upon CoDA unity. loving relationships. Tradition Six accountability and independence.
Our First Tradition reminds us that This Tradition gives hope to all who suf- A CoDA group ought never endorse,
finance or lend the CoDA name to any
without the strength of our CoDA fer from codependency. We are members
related facility or outside enterprise, Tradition Eight
Fellowship, we do not recover on our of this organization when we say we are.
own; CoDA’s existence depends on Membership in CoDA is self-determined lest problems of money, property and Co-Dependents Anonymous should
CoDA unity. We need the continuity of by a personal desire to experience loving prestige divert us from our primary remain forever nonprofessional,
our common bonds, such as literature, and healthy relationships. spiritual aim. but our service centers may employ
meeting format, the Steps, the Tradi- special workers.
CoDA groups do not use the CoDA
tions and recovery tools and concepts.
We come together, in unity, to help
Tradition Four name to promote or support any outside In CoDA, no one is paid to share expe-
author or written material, organiza- rience, strength and hope, whether at
each other recognize that we are not Each group should remain meetings, as sponsors, or in any other
tion, therapy, religion, political group,
alone in our recovery. Each member autonomous except in matters Twelve Step related activity. Profes-
charity, business or financial enterprise.
is a unique part of a greater whole. We affecting other groups or CoDA When we use any facility for meetings or sionals attending CoDA meetings do so
value every individual’s experience, as a whole. events, we pay for its use, implying no as members only, and do not use the
strength and hope. affiliation. We actively protect ourselves Fellowship to further their business in-
As long as a group follows the Twelve
Steps and Twelve Traditions, and reads from matters that might otherwise divert terests. Our service centers may hire
Tradition Two the preamble and welcome as written, us from our main spiritual goal: recovery member or non-member employees
For our group purpose there is but it may be recognized as a part of Co- from code-pendency. for business needs. We may reimburse
Dependents Anonymous. After meeting service related expenses, when finan-
one ultimate authority—a loving
cially possible, to those who serve the
Higher Power as expressed to our these requirements, each group is re- Tradition Seven Fellowship.
group conscience. Our leaders are sponsible to its membership through the
group conscience process. Each group Every CoDA group ought to be fully
but trusted servants; they do not
self-supporting, declining outside
govern. has the obligation to make responsible
contributions.
Tradition Nine
decisions regarding its own affairs. In the
In CoDA, our ultimate authority comes spirit of unity, each CoDA group needs CoDA, as such, ought never be
CoDA groups encourage responsibility organized; but we may create
from a power greater than ourselves. to be accountable for its decisions and in financial matters, such as paying service boards or committees
We call this power our “group con- actions which affect CoDA as a whole. for meeting room space, literature and directly responsible to those they
science.” A group conscience is the
refreshments. We maintain treasuries serve.
collective expression of every member’s
loving Higher Power. The group con- Tradition Five through voluntary contributions from
members only. After the group meets CoDA groups need the least possible
science provides guidance for all CoDA Each group has but one primary
its own needs and obligation, it is sug- organization that can accomplish our
groups in an atmosphere of safety, purpose—to carry its message to other gested that excess funds over and above service responsibilities. We are orga-
respect and acceptance. No individual codependents who still suffer. a prudent reserve be distributed to the nized through our service structure.
is an authority in a CoDA group. At all
We carry the message of recovery from larger communities of CoDA: local, state, We rely upon the spiritual leadership
levels of service, members are respon-
codependence to those of us who still regional, provincial, national or inter- of a loving Higher Power as expressed
sible to carry out the decisions made
suffer, sharing our experience, strength, national. Co-Dependents Anonymous through the group conscience at all
through the group conscience process.