AA
Who founded Alocoholics Anonymous
Bill W. and Dr. Bob
Which chapter of the AA big book contains the 12 steps?
Chapter 5, How it Works
What is step one of Narcotics Anonymous?
We admitted that we were powerless over addiction, that our lives had become unmanagable.
This step is the foundation of the NA recovery process. It’s not about weakness—it’s about honesty and surrender. By acknowledging powerlessness, individuals begin to break through denial and open themselves to change and support. It’s a courageous act of self-awareness that sets the tone for the rest of the Twelve Steps.
Who founded Narcotics Anonymous?
Jimmy K.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) was founded by Jimmy Kinnon, often referred to as Jimmy K. He and a small group of recovering addicts began holding meetings in 1953, inspired by the structure and principles of Alcoholics Anonymous but tailored to address addiction beyond alcohol.
What is the title of chapter 7 in the basic text?
Recovery and Relapse
This chapter explores the complex relationship between recovery and the possibility of relapse. It emphasizes that recovery is more than just abstaining from drug use—it’s about personal growth, spiritual development, and learning to live clean. It also addresses the misconceptions around relapse and encourages compassion and recommitment rather than shame.
What City and State was the first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held
Akron, Ohio
What page of the AA big book can you find this passage: "And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today."
Page 417
The passage “And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today” appears in the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book on page 417 of the Fourth Edition.
It’s part of the personal story titled “Acceptance Was the Answer” (originally published as “Doctor, Alcoholic, Addict” in earlier editions). This section has become one of the most quoted and beloved parts of the book, especially in discussions around emotional sobriety and serenity.
Here’s the beginning of that passage:
“And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation—some fact of my life—unacceptable to me…”
What is step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous?
We admitted that we were powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable.
This step marks the beginning of the Twelve Step journey and is rooted in surrender and honesty. It’s about acknowledging that alcohol has taken control and that attempts to manage it alone have failed. This admission isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s the first act of strength that opens the door to recovery.
Where was the first Narcotics Anonymous meeting?
the Salvation Army hall in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California
Will accept California
Which chapter of the basic text contains the 12 steps of Narcotics Anonymous?
Chapter 4 "How it works"
What year was Alcoholics Anonymous Founded
1935
What is "The number one" offender?
Resentment
The full quote from page 64 reads:
“Resentment is the ‘number one’ offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else.”
This idea is central to Step Four, where members are encouraged to take a moral inventory and identify the resentments that have fueled their addiction. The book goes on to say that resentment leads to spiritual disease, and that healing begins when that spiritual malady is addressed.
Step 11
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for __________ of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
knowledge
This step emphasizes spiritual growth through daily practice. It’s not just about asking for help—it’s about listening, aligning, and acting with intention. Many members find this step deepens their sense of purpose and connection, especially when paired with quiet reflection or journaling.
What year was Narcotics Anonymous founded
1953
Narcotics Anonymous was officially founded on October 5, 1953
According to the NA Basic Text, what is the primary purpose of the Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship?
“to carry the message that an addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live”
Will accept to carry the message to the still sick and suffering
What year was the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book published?
1939
How many AA members were there when they wrote the big book?
100
When the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book was first published in 1939, the fellowship had approximately 100 sober members. This is confirmed in the Foreword to the First Edition, which states:
“We, of Alcoholics Anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.”
This step marks a turning point in recovery, asking members to turn their will and their lives over to the care of a higher power.
Step 3
“We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.”
What year was The Narcotics Anonymous Step Working Guide Published?
1998
According to the NA Basic Text, what is the role of sponsorship in recovery?
“to provide guidance, support, and experience from one recovering addict to another”
Will accept a guide through the 12 steps
Dr. Bob was an actual doctor. What was his area of practice?
Physician and Surgeon
Dr. Bob Smith—co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous—was a physician and surgeon who specialized in colorectal surgery. He practiced medicine in Akron, Ohio, where he also battled alcoholism for many years before achieving sobriety and helping launch AA alongside Bill Wilson.
A popular saying in AA is "All you need to start a meeting is a ______ ___ and a __________."
Fill in the blanks.
Coffee pot
Resentment
The phrase captures the spirit of grassroots AA: someone gets upset, brews some coffee, and starts a meeting to work through it. It’s referenced in places like AA Grapevine and other recovery circles, but not in the original Big Book text.
What is step 12 of Narcotics Anonymous
“Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.”
This step is about service, integrity, and continued growth. It reflects the idea that recovery is not just personal—it’s communal. By sharing the message and living the principles, members help others while reinforcing their own recovery.
True or False
The words "drugs" and "narcotics" do not appear anywhere in NA's Twelve Steps.
True
One of the major differences between NA and most other fellowships is that NA admits powerlessness over the disease, not the substance. In AA powerlessness is admitted over alchol; In Cocaine Anonymous, cocaine and all other drugs; but in NA "We admitted that we were powerless over our addction; that our lives had become unmanageable." To many this is just a matter of semantics, but for others this can be a powerful distinction.
In the NA Basic Text, what does the phrase “We Do Recover” emphasize about the nature of addiction and recovery?
“that recovery is possible for any addict, regardless of their past”