Terms
A recovering alcoholic or substance user who has made some progress in the recovery program and shares that experience on a continuous, individual basis with another alcoholic who is attempting or working to attain or maintain sobriety through AA or NA.
What is a SPONSOR
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is STEP 1.
This includes People, Places, or Things that cause your brain to crave substances; if you are unaware of them they could be a factor for relapse.
What are TRIGGERS
This drug affects the part of the brain that controls movement, speech, judgement and memory.
What is Alcohol
---------- and ------------ are the founders of alcoholics anonymous.
Who are Bill Wilson and Bob Smith ?
The cost to belong to NA is said to be ------------
What is FREEEEE
He that stays too long in a barber's shop will get a ---------------, So it is important to surround yourself with sober people/support.
What is a HAIR CUT ?
Traditionally, most A.A. and N.A members through the years have found it important to belong to one group in particular. This is the group where they accept service responsibilities and try to sustain friendships.
What is a HOME GROUP
Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
What is STEP 8
A plan set in place to help continue to maintain progress/sobriety and prevent relapse.
What is a RELAPSE PREVENTION PLAN OR AFTER CARE PLAN ?
Long term use of this drug can cause permanent damage to the liver, kidneys and heart and can cause sleep deprivation and loss of appetite leading to malnutrition in those who use it.
What is Crack Cocaine
---------- is the city that is considered the birth place of AA
What is Akron, OH
----------- is the founder of NA
Who is Jimmy K
This is considered and described as the pillar focal point of existence or successfulness, the moment you lose it, you are bound or likely going to lose everything.
What is RECOVERY or SOBRIETY ?
-----------, --------------, and ----------- are known as the Three legacies.
What are RECOVERY, UNITY, and SERVICE.
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
What is STEP 12
The full meaning of H.A.L.T is -----------, ---------, ---------, and ------------.
What is HUNGRY, ANGRY, LONELY, and TIRED?
This drug is known to cause psychosis, memory loss, hallucinations, aggressive or violent behavior, and even mood disturbances.
What is METH OR Methamphetamine
--------- is considered the "number one offender" for relapse or substance use.
What is RESENTMENT ?
----------- is the official name of NA's Basic Text
What is Narcotics Anonymous ?
The simple way to examine yourself or progress in your treatment or recovery is to ask --------------.
What is AM I DOING MY BEST
A person's refusal to admit or accept that he or she is an alcoholic or have a problem with substance use despite the dangers/consequences of their use or inability to stop or discontinue.
What is DENIAL
The only requirement to join NA
What is A DESIRE TO STOP USING
Convincing yourself that it is okay to engage in addictive behaviors or use substances is called ____?
What is JUSTIFICATION?
This is known to be the fastest addicting substance or drug that is commonly use by majority of people and can lead to damages of the lungs or lung cancer.
What is Nicotine
The alcoholic has a daily reprieve from drinking contingent upon the maintenance of the _______ condition
What is SPIRITUAL CONDITION ?
--------- is the year NA was founded
What is 1953 ?
It is said you can achieve annnnnyyyythiiiinnnnggggg, as long as you keep doing this.
What is CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN EFFORT ?
A term for the society or fraternity of AA /NA, where they come together for meetings and to support one another.
What is FELLOWSHIP.
Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
What is Step 4
This state of mind is harmful to recovery. its characterized by being too comfortable or unmotivated to "do the work"
What is complacency
This drug has been linked to paranoia, panic, anxiety, poor coordination, and depression.
What is Marijuana
------------ is the name of the doctor who wrote the Doctor's Opinion.
What is Dr. William Silkworth ?
NA's basic text was published in/during this decade
What are the 80's
The best way to achieve absolute sobriety and to maintain your recovery is to deal with or address your cravings -----------------, and to do it again the next time or every time you get a new craving.
What is ONE STEP AT A TIME or ONE CRAVING AT A TIME.