The 12 Steps
Step 4 requires us to make a searching and fearless moral ________ of ourselves.
This TV show, originally airing in 2004, stars Hugh Laurie as a brilliant, sarcastic health care provider who struggles with an addiction to prescription painkillers.
House, M.D.
I don't think I have a problem and when I am asked about my use I adamantly refuse anything that would say otherwise
Denial
This 72-year-old rock frontman, who once bit the head off a bat live on stage, has been sober over 7 years with the help of his son who is also in recovery
Ozzy Osbourne
Addiction is commonly described as a primary, chronic, ______, and potentially fatal disease.
Progressive
When I share my story with other people in recovery, offer someone struggling resources or a ride to a meeting, or help to set up a meeting; I am practicing what step?
Step 12
This Showtime show, currently on Netflix, depicts the poor, dysfunctional family of chronic addict and alcoholic Frank Gallagher
Shameless
I don't like to take accountability for my thoughts and actions, so I point my finger at other people, places, things and situations as reason for my behavior.
Blaming
This controversial rap artist from Detroit, who has sold over 100 million records over his 20-year career, recently celebrated 12 years of sobriety.
Eminem
The big book describes alcohol as being cunning, baffling and _____.
Powerful
After I realize that my higher power can restore me to sanity, I am now ready to make a decision to turn my will and life over. What step am I on?
Step 3
This docu-series on A&E follows the daily lives of addicts and alcoholics as their chemical dependency struggles eventually lead to an ultimatum set by family and loves ones
Intervention
"If you had my problems, you would use too!"
Justification
This country singer from Memphis, Tennsesee, (nickname "The Man in Black"), struggled with addiction throughout his illustrious life. He even wrote a song called "I Came to Believe" in where he describes a lot of the fundamental principles of AA.
The neurotransmitter most related to the reward zone pathway in my brain is _____. (Hint: this takes time to regulate itself after becoming sober)
Dopamine
This Step is often talked about in conjunction with prayer and meditation.
Step 11
This TV show follows a high school chemistry teacher (played by Bryan Cranston) who transforms into a ruthless drug distributor in order to provide for his family after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer
Breaking Bad
I know I have had consequences in my use, but it was just a bad night. Most of the time I don't even drink that much.
Minimizing or rationalizing
This female singer, who struggled with an addiction to cocaine, was regarded as one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. She is known for songs such as, "I Will Always Love You" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody".
Whitney Houston
Cravings, using dreams, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping are common and normal symptoms of this.
Post Acute Withdrawal (PAWS)
This is Matt's favorite Step, and is often put on people's treatment plans to be used as a daily form of taking inventory of yourself.
Step 10
This Netflix original chronicles the rise of drug kingpins like Pablo Escobar and the cocaine trade in Colombia.
Narcos
I avoid feeling my feelings because it is much easier to try to think my way out of this problem.
Intellectualizing
This eccentric singer, who was once knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998, reports that he has been sober for over 30 years.
Elton John
Name at least 4/11 criteria for a Substance Use Disorder
Up to Matt's discretion (Withdrawal, increased tolerance, cravings, continuing to use despite recurring consequences, inability to cut back or stop, etc).