Big Book/Basic Text
Finish this quote, "We are people in the grip of a continuing and progressive illness whose ends are always the same: __________________."
What are "jails, institutions, and death."
An experienced member who guides newcomers through the twelve steps.
What is a sponsor?
This is the term for something greater than our addiction, whether it is a group, program, or God.
What is a higher power?
This is what PHP stands for.
What is Partial Hospitalization program?
These are people, places, objects, feelings, and times that cause cravings.
What are triggers?
Finish this quote, "Rarely have we seen a person fail who has _________."
Who is someone "who has thoroughly followed our path"/"who has thoroughly followed these steps"?
This person is described as the most important person in a 12-step meeting.
Who is "the newcomer?"
This is a slogan that was developed to remind us to be patient and focus on the "here and now".
What is "One Day at a Time"/"Just for Today"?
This is what IOP stands for.
What is "intensive outpatient"?
______ & ______ are often credited as the founders of AA.
Who are Bill W & Dr Bob?
The Big Book states that "_______" is the number one offender.
What are "resentments"?
This is a support group for friends and family members of addicts/alcoholics.
What is Al-Anon or Nar-Anon?
The only requirement to join AA or NA.
What is the desire to stop using?
Name at least three benefits of continuing on to the next level of care.
What are...
-continued, further in-depth therapy
-learning to manage daily tasks like cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc. while still attending groups & prioritizing recovery
-integration into 12-step programs, finding a temporary sponsor, building a support group
-being able to set everything up in depth back home or get your phone back while still being in a safe environment
-learning to have fun in recovery
-etc. many acceptable answers
_______ is often credited as being the founder of NA.
Who is Jimmy K?
Finish this quote, "There is one thing more than anything else that will defeat us in our recovery; this is an attitude of indifference or intolerance toward spiritual principles. Three of these that are indispensable are ______, ________, and ________."
What are "honesty, open-mindedness, & willingness"? "HOW"
Name at least four commitments typically assigned at the business meeting for a home group.
What are...
keytags/chips, chair-person, greeter, coffee-maker, set-up/clean-up, ash-tray-emptyer, GSR, secretary, treasurer, etc.
The city and state where either AA or NA was founded.
What is Akron, Ohio or LA, California?
Name all the typical step-downs within the substance abuse continuum of care (looking for 5).
What are...
detox, residential/inpatient, PHP, IOP, & OP
HALT is the acronym for _________.
What is "hungry, angry, lonely, tired"?
Name at least three of the twelve promises in AA.
DAILY DOUBLE: Name the only promise of NA.
What is ...
Promise 1: We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Promise 2: We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Promise 3: We will comprehend the word serenity. Promise 4: We will know peace. Promise 5: No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. Promise 6: The feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear. Promise 7: We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Promise 8: Self-seeking will slip away. Promise 9: Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. Promise 10: Fear of people and economic insecurity will leave us. Promise 11: We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us. Promise 12: We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.
DAILY DOUBLE: What is "freedom from active addiction"?
Name at least five suggestions typically given out to newcomers at AA/NA meetings.
What are..
Get a sponsor, 90 in 90, get phone numbers, dial those numbers, call your sponsor, get a home group, do service, work steps, don't pick up no matter what, etc.
Tradition 11 states that our public relations policy is based on _____ rather than _____.
What is "attraction" rather than "promotion"?
Name at least five benefits of participating in the alumni program after discharge.
What are...
-continued support, zoom meetings, free in-person events to learn to have fun in recovery, connections to recovery jobs after maintaining a year of sobriety, opportunities to speak & help future clients, varied perspective, ease to get plugged-in in 12step fellowships, facebook group for connections, etc.
Tradition 12 states that ______ is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place _____ before _____.
What is "anonymity", "principles" over "personalities"?