Whose Who of AA
Known as the founder and symbol of Al-Anon, she is considered the 1st lady of the 12 Steps.
Who is Lois Wilson?
This Step requires one to be "fearless and thorough" in self-exploration.
What is Step 4?
In addition to Hazelden in Chaska, these 3 other Hazelden sites in Minnesota also offer outpatient treatment services.
What is Plymouth, Saint Paul, and Maple Grove?
Perhaps the most famous author from Saint Paul, his demise at the age of 44 is oftentimes attributed in part to his alcoholism.
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?
One of this Grunge band's most famous songs is about the death of a close friend to addiction. The song itself has a question mark in its title. Ironically, two founding members of the band died from addiction.
Who is Alice in Chains?
This President's spouse was open about her alcoholism to the point of founding a treatment center that contained her name.
Who is Betty Ford?
Known as the "Maintenance Steps", these 3 Steps are often attributed to remaining "spiritually fit".
Steps 10, 11, and 12.
What is residential and day treatment?
This future president was also a Civil War General who was not only known for his significant contribution in defeating the Confederacy but was also known for his excessive alcohol use.
Who is Ulysses Grant?
The name of this song written by the "Godfather of Grunge" utilizes an acoustic guitar to tell the story of the death of his rhythm guitarist Danny Whitten from drug abuse in the early 1970's.
"What is "Needle and the Damage Done"?
He went by the nickname "Bunky", perhaps more importantly his last name is used in the name of his "curve" capturing symptoms of addiction and recovery.
Who is Jellinek?
The practice of this Step is considered to be the start of "living in the solution".
What is Step 2?
As stated on much of Hazelden literature and the website, the Hazelden "Mission" is to be a force of ______ and _______ for individuals, families, and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs.
What is healing and hope?
Outspoken about his life as an addict and as a person in recovery, this "foodie" was homeless prior to finding recovery 28 years ago.
Who is Andrew Zimmern?
This guitarist found sobriety in the years prior to his tragic death in a helicopter crash. He spoke openly about his struggles with addiction and live in recovery in his music including the song "Tightrope".
Who is Stevie Ray Vaughn?
This AA founder's "nightmare" in the Big Book captures the progression of alcoholism to the "gates of insanity".
Who is Doctor Bob?
What is Step 11?
The speaker series where Hazelden Alum share their experience, strength, and hope with current clients is called?
What is Pass It On?
This horror author's addiction to alcohol and other drugs resulted in his self-report that he has no memory of writing some of his most famous works. Luckily, he found recovery in the late 1980's and has remained sober ever since.
Who is Stephen King?
This "funk/rock" band recorded a song about being "under" something as it relates to active addiction. Ironically, the guitarist who made this song famous suffered from chronic addiction in the years after it's release.
Who are The Red Hot Chili Peppers?
This founding father of modern psychology was a "Friend of Bill W" as his correspondence with the founder of AA served as an important foundation for the spiritual aspects of the 12 Steps.
Who is Carl Jung?
In the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, Bill Wilson references the "Seven Deadly Sins" in conceptualizing the foundation of this Step.
What is Step 6?
The assessments you complete through My Recovery Compass are known by the acronym "FIT" which stands for...
What is Feedback Informed Treatment?
This comedian and actor from the U.K. has become famous as an outspoken advocate for recovery and the treatment of addiction as a disease. So much so that he has a "special" about it.
Who is Russell Brand?
An early hit for this band was a song entitled "Bad" that spoke about the "separation, condemnation, isolation, and desolation" of addiction plaguing their native homeland in the 1980s.
Who is U2?