AA General
Lack of _____ is the alcoholic or addicts dilemma
Power
It is suggested that you get a ______ commitment in AA to help others.
Service
You need to believe in God to get sober
Myth.
The detox process is approximately this many days.
7
"I can have just one." is an example of
The insanity of alcoholism/addiction, or rationalization/justification.
This is the step where we begin writing
Step Four
Sponsor
You need to make sure you're sponsoring someone at all times.
Myth.
You need to be *willing* to sponsor, and you need to carry the message to others one way or another.
Residential treatment, after detox, is approximately this many days
28
"I know what's best for me." or "I know what I/they deserve.", or believing that somehow everything has to do with 'me', are all examples of how people are ____-________
This step is where we become willing to make amends and write a list of those who we have harmed.
Step 8
You can talk about any drug in a meeting so long as it is an ____ meeting.
Open.
You need to take your time and go through the 12 steps very slowly.
Myth.
One should get through the steps quickly yet efficiently, and continue to grow spiritually and keep practicing steps in all their affairs.
PAWS, or Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms, often last this many days, and many times, even longer.
60 days. Sometimes up to 1-2 years depending on the drug you're withdrawing from.
___________, or ____-________, that, we think is the root of the problem of the Alcoholic/Addict.
Selfishness, Self-Centeredness.
This step suggests we should continue to practice what we have learned for a lifetime.
Step 10
This is where you go to see other fellow alcoholics or addicts like you that meet and share experience, strength, and hope
Meetings.
You need to go through the 12 steps with a sponsor.
Fact.
Knowing where you're going to live after treatment, what meetings you'll attend, having a therapist, even a sponsor in place, and a bunch of new recovery tools are all part of a ______ ______ plan.
Relapse Prevention.
Leaving these unaddressed or harboring them are often one of the most likely reasons for relapse in recovery.
Resentments.
This step asks that we we become willing to let our higher power or god remove from us that which is blocking us from peace, happiness, and sobriety.
Step 6
It all gets a lot easier the longer you've been practicing sobriety.
Fact.
Changing up ______, _______, and _______ are a common recommendation for people in early recovery when getting sober.
People, Places, and Things.
This refers to the inability to think about anything else but getting high, and feeling like you need to use/drink right now, or escape from this situation.
Mental obsession.