Alcohol Statistics
How many deaths worldwide from alcohol?
2.6M
“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol…"
How It Works
He traveled the furthest for this retreat.
James R
When did Bill meet Bob?
May 12, 1935
Who predates the Oxford Group?
The Washingtonians
Midwest
What did Bill die from?
Emphazema
How many deaths in the US due to excessive use of alcohol?
178,000
“Half measures availed us nothing.”
How It Works
From the space needle to a trailer in Oklahoma
Yosh
What year did AA membership reach 2,000?
1940
What is Bill's full name?
William Griffith Wilson
This sober celeb played Ironman
RDJ.
Bill was asked by GSO to stop publicly advocating for this supplement.
What is Vitamin B (Niacin)
Total Drug Overdoses (2023)
105,700
“Cunning, baffling, powerful.”
More About Alcoholism
Highest 1RM Deadlift
Simmy G
When was the First International AA Convention held in Cleveland, Ohio.
1950
What famous book helped inspire early AA ideas about personal inventory and making amends?
Varieties of Religion Experiences
This alcohol is made from agave.
Tequila
Who is Jack Alexander?
He wrote The Saturday Evening post.
What percentage of drug overdoses were synthetic drugs (Fentanyl?)
69%
“Our liquor was but a symptom…”
There Is a Solution
Has consumed more research chemicals than anyone in this room.
Stephen B
What month/year did The Saturday Evening Post article get released?
March 1941
What was the original subtitle of the Big Book?
“The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism.”
Bill's first drink?
Bronx Cocktail
Who is Chuck Chamberlain?
Clancy's Sponsor
How many people globally have SUD?
64 million
The “jaywalker” analogy (can’t stay out of danger despite consequences)
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The most kids in this room
Jimmy
What year did Bill Wilson pass?
1971
What is the name of AA’s monthly magazine founded in the 1940s?
AA Grapevine
AA International Convention has been in a foreign country (not US) how many times?
4
This Celeb was asked by his then celeb sponsor to stop wearing "Go to AA Meetings" T-shirts when performing at his sold out concerts
Eminem.
How many are in (or went to) treatment (percentage)
9%
“The husband will almost invariably be changed for the better.”
To Wives
KENT(wood) --> Brentwood
Gabe B
What year did Dr. Bob pass?
1950
What president publicly acknowledged the success of the Washington movement?
Lincoln
Who is Father Edward Dowling?
Bill's sponsor/Spiritual advisor.
What is the first line of the 6th step in the 12 n 12?
This is the Step that Separates the men from the boys