12 steps

Name the Step

100

This step asks you to admit powerlessness

step one

200

This step asks you to turn over your will and your life

step three

300

This step states that a higher power could restore you to sanity

Step two

400

What step asks you to admit the exact nature of your wrongs?

step five

500

What step asks you to "make direct amends"?

Step nine

Slogans

100

This slogan reminds you to focus on the current day instead of the past or future.

One day at a time

200

This slogan reminds members that growth is a gradual journey and mistakes are normal.

Progress not perfection

300

This slogan encourages people not to overcomplicate recovery challenges. 

Keep it simple

400

This slogan reminds you to prioritize immediate and important recovery actions 

First things first

500

This is a foundational 12-step slogan that means you should focus on managing your own behavior and recovery instead of trying to judge, control, or fix other people

Live and let live

The Fellowship

100

NA/AA meetings are not ran by professionals or therapist but by ___?

Peers, those with lived experience, other addicts, etc.

200

The AA/NA fellowship is partly about working a 12-step program. How many traditions are there in the AA/NA fellowship?

12

300

This is a more experienced, sober member who guides a newcomer through the Twelve Steps and shares their personal recovery experience.

Sponsor

400

What is the most important rule/foundation for 12 step meetings?

Anonymity

500

This is any voluntary action a member takes to help other alcoholics achieve sobriety, support the local group, and keep the AA fellowship running.  

service work

The Principles

100

This principle requires admitting the truth about your substance use and should be is required to work the program

Honesty

200

This principle reminds you to let go of old ideas and remain teachable - important for step two

Open-mindedness

300

This principle allows you to have a more honest view of yourself - not viewing yourself as more important or above others

Humility

400

This principle moves you away from self-will - goes from wanting to do better to taking action or being ready (required for multiple steps)

Willingness

500

This principle is about dropping your ego and accepting that you cannot do it on your own. You must give up self-will and admit defeat in order to start healing (Step three)

Surrender

History

100

What is known as the foundational text of the AA program?

The Big Book

200

Where was AA founded? (Be specific)

Akron, Ohio

300

Who are known as the founders of AA?

Bill W and Dr. Bob

400

In what year was AA founded?

1935

500

Who is credited as the founder of the NA program?

Jimmy K