Twelve Step Basics
This group was founded in the 1930s by two men who could not overcome alcoholism through psychiatry and medicine.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
This person helps guide someone new through the recovery process.
Who is a sponsor?
Days 0-15: a stage marked by tiredness, low mood, and feeling overwhelmed.
What is the withdrawal stage?
A helpful way to manage cravings is to identify these.
What are the triggers?
After substance use stops, the brain goes through this healing process.
What is biological readjustment?
These groups are called this because members provide mutual support to others with the same disorder.
What are fellowships?
Sponsors keep personal information private to protect this.
What is anonymity?
Days 16-45: a period when people often feel better and may believed they are "cured".
What is the Honeymoon stage?
Increasing involvement in healthy activities and groups can help reduce boredom during this stage.
What is the wall?
What is concentrating?
Going to treatment works better when you also go to these meetings each week.
What are support groups or Twelve Step Meetings?
Sponsors are often the first to notice when someone is beginning to slip toward this.
What is relapse?
Days 46-120: a stage known for boredom, low energy, and frustration.
What is the wall?
This activity can reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous because of the risk of these severe symptoms.
What are seizures?
These meetings focus on learning about the 12 steps and rules of the programs.
What are Step/Tradition meetings?
A reliable sponsor usually has several years of this.
What is sobriety?
Days 121-180: energy improves, but long standing issues may reappear.
What is the adjustment stage?
Meetings (either individual or group) can help address these emotional challenges
What is counseling or therapy?
People withdrawing from opioids or sedatives may require this type of supervised care.
What is medical detox or hospitalization?
These meetings involve reading from "The Big Book" and discussing recovery topics.
What are Big Book Meetings?
Sponsors and Sponsees should never been involved in these types of relationships.
What are business or commercial relationships?
Days 181-360: People feel more stable but may become less focused on their recovery.
What is the resolution stage?
School related difficulties during recovery may require this type of support.
What is school counseling?
Marijuana withdrawal can last longer than other substances because the drug does this inside the body.
What is stored in the body for a longer time?