Groups shall be committed to the individual who has:

• determined to successfully integrate back into the community, and
• agreed to abide by the Seventh Step philosophy as a foundation for freedom.

To further the purpose of the group, groups shall perform the following functions:

• use the Seventh Step pledge and the Seven Steps to Freedom in this constitution as a basis for developing realistic thinking and behaviour in group members,
• employ the self help philosophy including techniques such as "hot seating" in group meetings, and
• employ positive peer pressure in group meetings.