Big Book
On page 22, This has to work 24hrs a day and through us, or we will perish.
What is faith?
As we continue to take a fearless moral inventory, we ask God to remove these defects and when we are wrong, we promptly admitted it.
What is step 10?
According to tradition number one, our survival depends on this.
What is AA unity?
Almost 21 million people in America have this but only about 10% receive treatment.
What is addiction?
8-10 hours of this, is critical to our bodies recovery and health.
What is sleep?
One feels sad, a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, changes in appetite, trouble sleeping or sleeping too much, loss of energy or fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty thinking or making decisions and sometimes in severe episodes thoughts of death or suicide.
What is Depression?
On page 29, A loss of this, makes us forget the regret, suffering, and humiliation we find as a consequence from our uncontrollable use.
What is will Power?
We are entirely ready to have God remove these defects of character.
What is step 6?
Tradition number three states this is the only requirement for AA membership
What is a desire to stop drinking?
One average, 30 Americans die every day from a accident relating to this substance and 6 Americans die everyday from acute poisoning from this substance.
What is alcohol?
The practice of taking action to preserve or improve ones health.
What is self care?
This person suffers both a mental disorder and a drug or alcohol dependance.
What is Dual Diagnosis?
On page 59, it states: Those who do not recover, can not or will not do this.
What is completely give themselves to this program?
In step 4, we reflect upon ourselves openly and honestly for our shortcomings and defects of character asking God to relieve us of those burdens.
What is a fearless Moral Inventory?
Tradition five states each group has a primary purpose.
What is to carry our message to the alcoholic that still suffers?
Approximately 2.1 Million Americans have this type of use disorder causing on average, 130 Americans to die everyday from this type of overdose.
What are Opioids?
The act of getting your body moving and getting your "feel good" chemicals flowing.
What is exercise?
This is a normal and beneficial response to stress however, in nearly 30% of adults it crosses into an inappropriate or disproportionate level which hinders ones ability to function normally.
What is Anxiety?
On page 63, We must ask God to rid ourselves of this or it will kill us.
What is selfishness?
We meditate and pray to God as we understand him, to improve our conscious contact so that we may have a better understanding of his will and for the power to carry it out.
What is step 11?
Tradition nine states AA should never be organized but we may create this.
What are service boards or committees directly responsible for those they serve?
About 30-40 Million Americans use this substance every year. About 30% of users of this have this type of use disorder.
What is Marijuana?
Supplementing our bodies with proper fuel and healthy food choices replenishes most of the damage we have caused during active addiction.
What is diet?
This mental illness causes inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It is often found in children and typically affects boys more than girls. It is less often found in adults leading to the wives tale that one can grow out of it. However, most sufferers learn to cope with and even harness this illness to their benefit.
What is ADHD?
The three apropos found on page 125.
What are...
"First things First
"Live and Let live."
"Easy Does it."
In step one, we admit to a cycle of compulsion that controls us and destroys everything around us
What is we are powerless and our life has become unmanageable?
According to step 12, (_____) is the spiritual foundation of all traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.
Anonymity
About 5 Million Americans regularly use this drug. In the last year, death rates have increased 26.5% due to contamination and COVID related lifestyle changes.
What is Cocaine?
In active addiction we sometimes neglect this and sometimes even in sobriety we forget as well. The basics are nit enough for true recovery. We must care for our bodies from all aspects.
What is hygiene?
There are 10 types of these long term patterns of behavior and inner experiences that differ drastically from social norms or what is typical of the average person. These patterns of experiences and behavior usually begin in late adolescence or early adulthood. These symptoms often cause significant distress and problems functioning.
What are Personality Disorders?