Preambles
When are you a member of NA
When you say you are
Personal Recovery depends on what
NA Unity
The disease model of addiction defines "addiction" as having this characteristic, meaning to get worse over time
What is progressive
The year NA was started
1953
Which step says the following we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves
Step 4
What are the three most important spiritual principles
Honesty, open-mindedness and willingness
Tradition/Step 12 tells us to place _______ before _______
Principles before personalities
A form of communication that allows one to assert their thoughts and feelings in a personal manner and serves the purpose of expressing honesty, avoiding putting others down, and taking personal emotions and opionions
Assertive Communication
What is "I" statements
The decade that the basic text was written
What is the 80s
In step one we decided that our lives had become what
Unmanageable
What are the requirements for membership
What is the NA's opinion on outside issues
We ain't got one
_______ is the number one offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else.
Resentment
Who was the founder of Narcotics Anonymous
Who is James "Jimmy K." Kinnon
In what step do we make amends where ever possible
What is Step 9
What do We live for
Just for Today
Abstinence is not enough.. the 12-Steps help you work on personal flaws known in AA/NA as __________
_________ .
Character Defects
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
What is mindfulness
This is the ultimate goal, rather than just stopping drug use
What is Recovery/ a New Way of Life
In step 5 to whom did we admit the exact nature of our wrongs?
Who is Narcotic Anonymous ultimate authority
A loving God as he may express himself in our group conscience
To stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve Sobriety is the _______ ________ of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Primary Purpose
Examples include journaling, exercising, or attending meetings.
What are coping skills/tools?
What is to carry the message to the addict who still suffers
What do we come to Pray for in Step 11
The knowledge of our higher power's will and the power to carry that out