Do I need to attend 12 step meetings?
Yes, without involvement in "self-help" programs it is very unlikely that you will remain successful in recovery.
Are all meetings the same? Name 3 types of meetings.
No. Speaker meeting, Topic meeting, Step/tradition meetings, Book Study, Language/gender specific
Insanity is....
"Doing the same things expecting different results"
Are the 12 step programs religious?
No, but spiritual growth is considered a part of recovery
Provide 3 examples of a Higher Power
Multiple answers
What is a sponsor and what do they do?
A sponsor helps gude a newcomer through the recovery process. They help answer questions, listen, provide guidance, protect confidentiality and anonymity, keep sponsorees on the right path and work the 12 steps.
What is a dry drunk?
An alcoholic who no longer drinks but otherwise maintains the same behavior patterns of an alcoholic.
How do you pick a sponsor?
A sponsor is living a healthy and responsible life, several years of abstinence, not be struggling with major problems, regular attendance at 12 step meetings, someone whom you can relate (same gender)