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Big Book

100

This Dr. wrote the "Doctors Opinion"

Dr. William Silkworth

200

This alcoholic carried the message to Bill W.

Ebby Thatcher

300

Define a "real alcoholic".

An inability to control or moderate their drinking. 

400

What are two examples the Big Book gives to determine if you're a "real alcoholic"?

Try to leave it alone for one year OR step over to the nearest bar and try some controlled drinking. 

500

What is the "crux" of the problem?

The mental states that precede relapse (our thinking).

AA History

100

Where did AA orgininate?

Akron, OH

200

Who are the two founders of AA?

Bill and Bob

300

Prior to starting A.A. both co-founders were in contact with what fellowship?

Oxford Group

400

What did Bill W. do while staying at the Mayflower Hotel in Akron, Ohio?

Made a phone call in the lobby rather than going into the bar (to carry the message).

500

Who was Henrietta Seiberling?

A Christian "non-alcoholic" member of the Oxford Group that is the first known Oxford member to help pray through alcoholism with Dr. Bob. 

Basic Txt

100

What is the ultimate weapon for a recovering addict?

We change our playmates, playgrounds, and playthings.

200

When does recovery begin?

When we surrender (pg 89)

300

Relapses are often________

Fatal

400

Once we find the NA way what two things have no place in our life?

Boredom an complacency

500

What are the 12 NA spiritual principles

Hope, Surrender, Acceptance, Honesty, Open-Mindedness, Willingness, Faith, Tolerance, Patience, Humility, Unconditional Love, Sharing & Caring

Types of Substances

100

Any substance other than food or water that changes the way your body functions.

What is a drug?

200

Substances that have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

What are controlled substances or illegal drugs?

300

Substances that are prescribed by a doctor to safely treat one's medical condition; but when taken when such symptoms aren’t present, they affect the brain in ways very similar to illegal drugs.

What are prescription drugs?

400

Substances that are sold from a drug store directly to a person without a prescription; can be abused if taken for another purpose than intended.

What are over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?

500

Substances that have an age requirement for consumption that are not prohibited by drug laws; examples are tobacco & alcohol.

What are legal drugs?

Mental Health

100

T or F: Poor mental health increases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions like heart disease, stroke, and cancer. 

True

200

T or F: 1 in 5 Americans struggle with some form of mental illness.

True

300

Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death among people ages 15-34 in the United States.

a) 2nd

b) 1st

c) 5th

d) 10th

ANSWER: A) 2ND

400

T or F: 

People with mental illness are violent.

FALSE:The vast majority of people with mental illness are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. In fact, people with mental illnesses are more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population.

500

Half of all mental illness occurs before a person turns ______ years old, and three-quarters of mental illness begin before age 24.

A) 14

B) 18

C) 12

D) 20

The correct answer is:

14-Half of all mental illness occurs before a person turns 14 years old, and three-quarters of mental illness begin before age 24.