The Twelve Steps
This organization, founded in the 1930s by two men, was the original Twelve Step program
What is Alcoholics Anonymous/AA?
This is the primary way a newcomer gets a sponsor.
What is simply asking someone?
Stage 1, lasting from day 0 to 15, is known by this name.
What is the Withdrawal Stage?
Stage 3 (Days 46 to 120) is commonly referred to by this "sturdy" nickname.
What is The Wall?
$100: This acronym stands for the Twelve Step group that focuses specifically on cocaine.
What is CA?
This term refers to people struggling with the same disorder who provide mutual support and understanding.
What is fellowship?
A sponsor should have several years of sobriety and be actively "working" these.
What are the Twelve Steps?
During the "Honeymoon Stage," a person might feel "great," which can lead to this dangerous feeling.
What is overconfidence?
Boredom and fatigue are hallmarks of Stage 3; the key to getting through it is increasing these types of activities.
What are sober activities?
This type of meeting features a recovering person telling their personal story of use and recovery.
What is a Speaker meeting?
Many successfully sober people follow this "rule of thumb" regarding meeting frequency in early recovery.
What is 90 meetings in 90 days?
To maintain a healthy boundary, the handout suggests you should not be involved in these two types of activities with a sponsor.
What are sexual/romantic or commercial/business activities?
This "Suggested Action" is recommended for both Fatigue in Stage 1 and Anxiety in Stage 2.
What is exercise?—Note: Sleep is also listed for fatigue
In the Adjustment Stage (Stage 4), energy and mood improve, but a person may struggle with a "lack of" these.
What are goals?
This secular alternative to Twelve Step programs focuses on personal responsibility and self-empowerment.
What is SMART Recovery?
While Twelve Step programs are not religious, this type of "growth" is considered a vital part of recovery.
What is spiritual growth?
This is the sponsor's responsibility when a sponsee experiences a "slip" or relapse.
What is pushing them to attend more meetings or get appropriate help?
In Stage 2, "Thought stopping" is a suggested action to deal with these
What are occasional cravings?
Stage 5 (Days 181 to 360) is known as this stage.
What is the Resolution Stage?
These meetings focus on reading a chapter from the "Big Book."
What are Big Book meetings?
What are the Twelve Steps?
Sponsors agree to keep these two things confidential to protect the newcomer.
What are addiction-related secrets and anonymity?
This is the suggested action for the Stage 1 problem of "Medical problems.
What is a medical examination?
This specific type of counseling is recommended for "Relationship problems" in both Stages 4 and 5.
What is relationship counseling?
Name two other "alternative" groups mentioned besides SMART Recovery.
What are Faith-based recovery, White Bison, or Rational Recovery?