Its the Principle
Which principle is Step One built on?
Honesty
What is the first stage of relapse?
Emotional relapse.
. During this phase, individuals are not actively thinking about using substances, but their emotions and behaviors—such as isolating, bottling up feelings, poor self-care, and skipping meetings—set the groundwork for a future return to use.
What is the full title of the Big Book?
Alcoholics Anonymous.
Someone who is sober but still thinking and behaving like they’re in active addiction.
a “dry drunk”
What is the one thing in recovery you’re supposed to take seriously, but not too seriously?
Yourself.
Which principle gives recovery its foundation in Step Two?
Hope
What daily practice in recovery helps catch relapse early? (According to the 12 steps)
Step Ten (daily inventory).
What chapter contains the 12 Steps?
Chapter 5.
(How It Works.)
Focus on staying sober today.
“one day at a time”
What’s the unofficial “fuel” of early recovery meetings?
Coffee.
Which principle is required before change can happen in Step Six?
Willingness.
What emotion is most commonly linked to relapse?
Resentment.
What does the Big Book say is the root of our problem?
Self-centeredness.
Replaying anger or hurt repeatedly.
“resentment”
What’s the “official” reward for staying sober?
A chip.
Which principle keeps recovery strong long-term?
Discipline.
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
What are the three pertinent ideas listed in Chapter 5?
We were alcoholic and could not manage our own lives.
No human power could relieve our alcoholism.
God could and would if He were sought.
Thinking through the full consequences before acting
“playing the tape through”
What do people in recovery call the habit of thinking “just one won’t hurt”?
Rationalization.
Which principle makes sobriety meaningful instead of self-centered?
Which principle makes sobriety meaningful instead of self-centered?
What is the single most important action when relapse thoughts appear?
Tell someone.
(Or: Reach out.)
What are the two things the Big Book says are required to recover?
Honesty and willingness.
Focus on your own recovery, not controlling others.
“stay in your lane”
"Keeping your side of the street clean"
In recovery, what is considered your most powerful weapon against relapse?
Sponsorship.
Strong support system