12 Steps
12 Traditions
Recovery Slogans
All The Words Mean?
Feelings
100
restore us to sanity
What is step 2
100
Our common welfare should come first.
Tradition 1.
100
One thing at a time, starting with whats important first.
What is First Things First.
100
Non-use of a specific substance. In recovery, non-use of any addictive psychoactive substance. May also denote cessation of addictive behavior, such as gambling, over-eating, etc
What is Abstinence.
100
strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong;wrath
Anger
200
admitted that we were powerless
What is 1
200
The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Tradition 3.
200
Temporary, I will get over it! Just wait!
This too Shall Pass.
200
Characterized by inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral control, craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response.
What is Addiction.
200
sad and gloomy; dejected; downcast.
Depressed
300
fearless moral inventory.
What is 4.
300
Each group has but one primary purpose - to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
Tradition 5.
300
James Bond movie, Opposite of die?
Live and Let Live!
300
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience signaling the presence of actual or threatened tissue damage, or described in terms of such.
What is Pain.
300
lack of clearness or distinctness, perplexity; bewilderment:
Confused
400
restore us to sanity.
What is 2.
400
Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.
Tradition 7.
400
GOD =
Good Orderly Direction
400
Recurrence of psychoactive substance-dependent behavior in an individual who has previously achieved and maintained abstinence for a significant period of time beyond withdrawal.
What is Relapse.
400
feeling fear; filled with apprehension:
Afraid
500
We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
What is 7.
500
Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy.
Tradition 10
500
HALT =
don't get to Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tire
500
The statement which briefly explains the purpose of AA. This is read at the beginning of most AA meetings.
What is the Preamble .
500
unable to help oneself; weak or dependent:
Helpless
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