Spiritual Principles
We have feelings of compassion and humanity toward others.
What is "brotherly love"?
This thing takes time to gain.
What is time?
"Time takes time."
This New York Yankees pitcher celebrated 6 years of sobriety in 2021. He checked into rehab in 2015 when his team was in the final series playing Baltimore.
Who is CC Sabathia?
In this step, my list looked like this… wanting things my way, wanting special treatment, expecting others to meet my needs.
What is the 4th Step?
This can bring about an urge or craving.
What is a trigger?
This is the quality of being fair or reasonable.
What is "justice"?
We should keep things this way.
What is simple?
"Keep it simple."
This 20-year NFL veteran has played for the Jets, Packers, Falcons, and Vikings. He has been clean since the late 1990s.
Who is Brett Favre?
This tradition states that ______ is the only requirement for membership in AA.
What is "a desire to stop drinking"?
A chronic, biological brain disease that causes an uncontrollable craving for a drug and use despite negative consequences.
What is addiction?
We are able to control our behavior and abide by our values and principles.
What is "discipline"?
You shouldn't quit before this happens.
What is the miracle?
"Don't quit before the miracle happens."
This Boston Celtics point guard overdosed four times before he reached out for help with his addiction. He has been clean for 14 years.
Who is Chris Herren?
In this step, I continue to look at my actions and admit when I am wrong.
What is the 10th Step?
A group of symptoms which occur when there is a sudden discontinuation or decrease of intake of a substance.
What is withdrawal?
We are knowledgable and able to perceive situations within and around us.
What is "awareness"?
Live and let others do this.
What is live?
"Live and let live."
The Straw helped lead the New York Mets to a World Series championship and the NY Yankees to two World Series championships. After struggling with relapse, he has been sober now for 11 years.
Who is Daryl Strawberry?
In AA's 5th tradition, each group has this primary purpose.
What is "carry the message to the alcoholic who still suffers"?
A strong desire to consume a particular substance.
What is a craving?
We achieve stability of our mind and feelings. We are able to moderate our actions.
What is "balance"?
This tells you to take things slowly.
What is "Easy Does It"?
This former heavyweight champion is in recovery after struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism for most of his career.
Who is Mike Tyson?
"Personal recovery depends on AA unity."
What is the 1st Tradition?
When a person needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect.
What is tolerance?