Traditions

1. Oxford House has as its primary goal the provision of housing and rehabilitative support for those recovering
   from alcohol and drug addictions who want to stop drinking or using, and stay stopped.
   
   
2. All Oxford Houses are self run on a democratic basis. Our officers are but trusted servants serving continuous
   periods of no longer than six months in any one office.
   
   
3. No Member of an Oxford House is ever asked to leave without cause - a dismissal vote by the membership
   because of drinking, drug using, or disruptive behaviour.
   
   
4. Oxford House is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Cocaine Anonymous,
   organizationally or financially, but Oxford House members realize that only active participation in Alcoholics
   Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Cocaine Anonymous offers assurance of continued sobriety.
   
   
5. Each Oxford House should be autonomous, except in matter affecting other houses, or Oxford House
   Foundation of Canada, as a whole.
   
   
6. Each Oxford House should be financially self-supporting,by the fees each resident pays.
   
   
7. Oxford House should remain forever non-professional, although individual members may be encouraged to
   utilize outside professionals whenever such utilization is likely to enhance recovery from alcoholism.
   
   
8. Propagation of the Oxford House Foundation of Canada concept should always be conceived as public education
   rather than promotion. Principles should always be placed before personalities.
   
   
9. Members who leave an Oxford House in good standing are encouraged to become associate members
   and offer friendship, support, and example, to newer members.