Recovery Wild Cards
Name one thing recovery involves besides not using substances.
Examples: honesty, support, accountability, coping skills, and lifestyle change.
What does AA stand for?
Alcoholics Anonymous
What do we call inaccurate or unhelpful thinking patterns that affect how we view situations?
Cognitive distortions
What does the phrase “One Day at a Time” encourage people in recovery to focus on?
Staying sober or clean today rather than worrying about the future.
What is a common phrase used in NA to welcome someone attending their first meeting?
Keep Coming Back.
True or false: Having a craving means you have failed at recovery.
False. A craving is not a failure; how you respond matters.
What does NA stand for?
Narcotics Anonymous
“I made one mistake, so I’m a complete failure.” What kind of thinking is this?
All-or-nothing thinking.
What is the name of the short daily reading commonly used in NA?
Just for Today
What does it mean when someone says they are a “newcomer” in AA or NA?
Someone who is new to the fellowship or early in their recovery.
Someone says “I already know all this.” What matters more than knowing the information?
Putting recovery knowledge into action
How many Steps are in AA and NA?
12 Steps
“I know everyone is judging me.” What kind of thinking is this?
Mind reading
What are the three legacies of Alcoholics Anonymous?
Recovery, Unity, and Service.
What is the name of the AA book containing daily reflections?
Daily Reflections
What is the difference between following treatment rules and actively working on recovery?
Following rules is compliance; active recovery includes practicing skills and making personal changes
What do you call someone who helps guide a member through the 12 Steps?
A sponsor.
“I had one bad day, so everything will go wrong from now on.” What kind of thinking is this?
Overgeneralization (also accepts fortune telling with explanation)
What is the name of the AA and NA tradition that emphasizes protecting members' identities?
Anonymity (Tradition 12).
What are the three sides of the AA triangle?
Recovery, Unity, and Service.
You can graduate early, but you have been isolating and having cravings. What should you do?
Be honest with the treatment team and plan appropriate support and continuing care.
What is the well-known main book used in Alcoholics Anonymous called?
The Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous).
“I relapsed because my family stressed me out. It’s their fault.” What thinking pattern is this?
Blaming or externalizing responsibility
What is the name of the group of principles that helps AA and NA meetings operate and remain unified?
The 12 Traditions.
A person has been abstinent for 90 days and attends treatment, but continues blaming others,
avoiding emotions, and planning to return to old routines. Name THREE risks and THREE changes that could
help.
Risks include blaming others, emotional avoidance, and returning to high-risk routines. Changes include practicing accountability, using coping skills, and building an aftercare/recovery support plan