Recov. Principles, Themes
Relapse Red Flags
In the Rooms
Recovery Sayings
Meeting Guide Key
100

Recognizing and admitting the actual facts of the case rather than clinging to what one would prefer to be true. 

What is acceptance.

100

Trying to solve our problems by moving to a new location, an attempt to cure our alcoholism by getting a ‘fresh start’ in a new city. It doesn’t work. 

Clue: G----------L C--E

What is a "geographical cure".

Take note: There is a saying around AA, ‘Wherever you go, there you are.’ Also known as “changing deckchairs on the Titanic.”

100

In many 12-Step rooms of recovery, there is a rule against what is known as ________.  The meetings are based upon the principle that each individual can share in total safety without others interrupting or responding directly to what is being shared.  Any response is to be in the form of identification and personal experience. 

What is crosstalk.

100

Complete the saying:

"We are only as sick as our _____."

What are secrets. 

100

O

What is an "Open" meeting.

200

Behaving in accordance with such a correct understanding of oneself rather than in accordance with a falsely inflated or deflated idea of oneself.

What is humility.

200

Ignoring problems and hoping they will just go away. 

A-------E

What is avoidance.

200

In 12-Step recovery, there are no dues or fees for ____.

What is membership.

200

Complete the phrase:
"Take what you can and ____ ___ ____."

What is "leave the rest".

200

C

What is a "Closed" meeting.

300

Lack of complete control over events, especially one's intake of alcohol once he has started to drink.

What is powerlessness.

300

Refusing to take action or “do the work”.

P-------Y

What is passivity.

300

These are the light-hearted, repeatable sayings that set the tone at group meetings in AA and similar groups. They are often posted on the walls of the meeting area. It’s easy to be cynical about the positivity and seemingly common-sense sayings, but members often find layers of truth as they progress.

What are recovery "cliches".

300

"Fake it till  ____ _____ __."

What is "you make it".

300

B

What is a "Beginners" meeting.

400

As one's life gets better in recovery, the person runs the risk of forgetting who they once were and what that life was like.  The practice of keeping it ______ emphasizes the reality that addiction can destroy the progress made in a terrifying short period of time.

What is keeping it "green".

400

Remembering only the good times when you were using.

R----T------G

What is "romanticizing".

400

This is a phrase referring to how most 12-step groups have a ritual, where the members congregate outside the meeting space for a casual chat.  This gives group members the chance to debrief with some lighter talk before returning to life outside the Program. 

What is the "meeting after the meeting".

400

Complete the phrase:

"More will be __________."

What is "revealed". 

400

T

What is a Traditions meeting.

500

To acknowledge without reservation that one has an addiction and that help is needed. 

What is surrender.

500

A feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder.

C--P------Y

What is complacency?

500

Derived from the AA Preamble, this term is often used to describe an individual's discussion at an AA meeting. 

What is "sharing".

500

Complete the phrase: "Pay attention to the ________ rather than the differences"

What are "similarities".

500

SS

What is a "Step Study" meeting.

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