AA
The 12th tradition asks members to place this before personalities.
What is Principles?
Viewing situations in extremes; everything is very black or white.
What is all or nothing thinking?
These interact with opiate receptors in the brain to reduce our perception of pain.
What is endorphins?
This stands for TC.
What is Therapeutic Community?
He was called "the King of Pop".
Who is Michael Jackson?
This person is a guide, a mentor, and a fellow recovering addict who volunteers their time to help a newcomer in the 12 step program.
What is a sponsor?
An irrational thought in believing that something is far worse than it actually is. (Exaggerating the relevance of modest issues.)
What is catastrophizing?
This selfish chemical can be dangerous and addictive. Released when we accomplish something.
What is dopamine?
A document you create that explains in great detail who you are, what you believe in, and what your life looks like.
What is a personal declaration statement?
He directed the movie Jaws.
Who is Steven Spielberg?
Stated in the 12 traditions; this is the only requirement for AA membership.
What is a desire to stop drinking?
The effort to prove that our behaviors are valid or reasonable.
What is justification?
A steady release of this is dangerous - it can lead to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Released in times of stress.
What is cortisol?
Name the 4 Agreements.
What is
1. Be impeccable with your word.
2. Don't take anything personally.
3. Don't make assumptions.
4. Always do your best.
This late, great fighter coined the phrase "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee".
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Summarize the first step in the 12 steps of AA.
What is we admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable?
The practice of discounting the importance of a problem so as to make change seem less necessary.
You receive this chemical with human interaction and connection. It fosters positive feelings of pride and status.
What is serotonin?
Finish the quote: "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day_____."
-Mark Twain
What is "you find out why."
Chris Hemsworth plays this superhero.
Who is Thor?
Name one of the two founders of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Who is Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith?
Reaching a general conclusion based on a single incident or piece of evidence.
What is generalizing?
Also known as the "love chemical", this is released when we do something nice for someone else. (It is also released through physical touch.)
What is Oxycontin?
Eric Thomas states there is a difference between goals and dreams; goals are personal, and dreams are ____.
What is something that is going to change other peoples lives?
This is the longest running game show on television.
What is The Price is Right?