Doctors Opinion
What are the 3 parts to the disease model?
Mind (Mental), Emotional (Spiritual), Body (Physical)
What did Fred think would keep him sober?
Self-Knowledge
"Is he not, even in his best moments, a producer of ___ rather than ___?"
Which step asks us to make a list of those we've harmed?
8
Where was Alcoholics Anonymous founded?
Akron, Ohio
What is the mental obsession?
A persistent, reoccuring thought that does not respond to reason
Who's relapse story is an example of a R.I.D. relapse?
Jim
On what page is the third step prayer?
63
Step 7 asks us to humbly ask God to remove what?
our shortcomings
What year was the big book written?
1939
How many people had recovered when the big book was written?
100
How many years was the business man able to stay dry until he retired?
25
"The alcoholic is an extreme example of..."
Which step is the first mention of a spiritual awakening?
12
In which chapter do they talk about the prosaic steel girder?
We Agnostics
What do alcoholics have that NEVER occurs in the average temperate drinker?
Phenomenon of Craving
The alcoholic at certain times has no effective ____ ____ against the first drink.
mental defense
"Our description of the alcoholic, the chapter to the agnostic, and our personal adventures make clear three pertinent ideas:"
a) that we were alcoholic and could not manage our own lives
b) that probably no human power could have relieved our alcoholism
c) That God could and would if He were sought
AA released a meditation book, what is it called?
Daily Reflections
What was AA almost called instead of Alcoholics Anonymous?
The James Club
What is the last sentence of the Doctors Opinion?
"I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray."
What is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker?
The idea that somehow, someday he will be able to control and enjoy his drinking
What are the first six sentences of How It Works?
Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path...
How many original steps were there?
6
How many personal stories were in the 1st addition of the big book?
29