This slogan reminds us not to put the carriage before the horse.
What is
First Things First?
Admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is The First Step?
One of the many things newcomers find useful - the 3 (4) C's.
What is didn't Cause, Control or Cure (but can Contribute?
HALTS
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired and Sick?
Members of this group meet because of someone else's drinking problem.
What is Al-anon?
Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
What is the Second Step?
Behaviors loved ones commonly engage in after "catching" the disease of addition - the 4 M's.
What is Manipulation, Managing, Mothering, and Martydom?
NUTS
What is Not Using The Steps/Slogans?
This slogan reminds us to stop hanging on so tightly and to allow a higher power.
What is Let Go and Let God?
This step involves making a decision to turn your will and your life over to the care of God as you understand Him?
What is the Third Step?
The 3 A's of Al-anon.
What are awareness, acceptance, and action?
DETATCH
What is Don't Even Think About Changing Him/Her?
This slogan reminds us to take things slowly
What is Easy Does It?
Reasons we don't forgive - 4 P's.
What are protection, power, pride, and punishment?
PAUSE
What is Postpone Action Until Serenity Emerges?
This slogan reminds us not to get too uptight and also to tolerate others.
What is Live and Let Live?
What loved ones should do for their alcoholic - 5 G's.
What are:
Get off their backs,
Get out of their way,
Give them to God,
Get to a meeting, and
Get on with your life.
THINK
What is Thoughtful. Honest, Intelligent, Necessary, and Kind?
Someone committed to helping you work your program.
What is a Sponsor?