Bill W.
What does the W in Bill W. stand for?
Wilson
Why do we have the 12 traditions in AA?
To ensure that all groups are operating under the same principles.
How many pages were in the original alcoholics animus book? (before the stories were added)
164
Which step introduces the concept of God or a Higher Power?
Step 2
Bill W and _________ are credited with creating the program of AA.
Dr. Bob
Why did Bill create AA?
He was an alcoholic!
Which tradition states "The only Requirement for AA Membership is a Desire to Stop Drinking"?
3
What chapter in the Big Book addresses the God Concept?
We Agnostics
Which Step does the Big Book say "helps us identify what is blocking us from God"?
Step 4
A common expression in AA is "H.A.L.T." when referring to reasons addicts have craving. What does "H.A.L.T. stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired
When was AA founded?
1935 (June 10th)
What is the foundation of all of the traditions that reminds us to place principles before personalities?
Anonymity
What Chapter includes the story of the jaywalker?
More About Alcoholism
Which Step tends to begin the healing process for wreckage from our past?
Step 9
Bill's wife founded Al Anon. What was her name?
Lois W.
Bill's middle name.
What is Griffith?
What is AA's public relation policy?
Attraction rather than promotion.
What page in the Big Book has the daily recommended readings of "Upon Awakening" and "As we retire"? (The daily meditations)
Page 86-88
Which steps are referred to as the "maintenance steps"?
Steps 10, 11, 12
There are 3 sides to the AA triangle. What are they? (They are on every AA/Al Anon chip)
Recovery, Unity, and Service
Bill was a member of what group before founding AA?
The Oxford Group
Tradition 5 states that AA has one primary purpose; what is this purpose?
To carry the message to the alcoholic who is still suffering.
What feelings does the book refer to as the "Four Horsemen"?
Terror, Bewilderment, Frustration, and Despair.
What is the purpose or goal of working the 12 steps? (We get this as the result of working the steps)
A spiritual awakening
There are 12 chapters in the Big Book. Name 5 of them.
The Doctor's Opinion, Bill's Story, There is a Solution, More about Alcoholism, We Agnostics, How it Works, Into Action, Working with Others, To the Wives, The Family Afterward, To the Employers, A Vision for You.