AA
Who are the founders of AA?
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
What is the main neurotransmitter involved with addiction?
Dopamine.
What is a trigger?
Something or someone that sets a craving, or desire to use.
What does P.A.W.S. stand for?
Post acute withdrawal syndrome
What two things does the first step require you to admit?
powerlessness and unmanageable
This famous British singer, songwriter, and pianist recently had a biopic made of his life. He was knighted by the Queen of England and is one of the best selling musical artists of all time. He went through recovery, built AA/NA meetings into his tour schedule, and has also sponsored other celebrities such as Eminem.
What is a sponsor?
Someone who guides you through the steps and AA program.
A strong, intense desire or urge to consume a substance or engage in a behavior, often to the point where it becomes compulsive and interferes with daily life.
Craving
What are the three main ways to deal with triggers?
Avoid, distract, and talk
How long can post acute withdrawal last?
6 to 24 months
What step involves making a searching and fearless inventory about oneself?
Fourth
This lead actor from "The Silence of the Lambs" celebrated 49 years sober in Dec. 2024.
Sir Anthony Hopkins
How many meetings do AA members recommend for new comers?
90 in 90
What are of the brain controls choice?
Frontal Cortex
What is the technique called that teaches you to ride out the craving?
Urge Surfing
What are the six symptoms of effected by PAWS
Inability to think clearly, memory problems, emotional over and under reactions, sleep problems, physical coordination and stress sensitivity.
What is the primary purpose of each individual group?
To carry the message to those still suffering.
What is the "27 Club" refer to?
Celebrities who died at the age of 27 due to alcohol or drug complications.
According to the Big Book, what is the answer to all my problems today?
Acceptance
Bonus Points: What page in the Big Book talks about acceptance?
417
What are two factors that predispose one to addiction?
Genetics and Environment
What is paired muscle relaxation?
Technique that pairs deep breathing and tensing muscle groups to relax.
What does the phrase 'dry drunk' mean?
Physical coordination problems similar to when under the influence or keeping the same behaviors without the substance.
Who should the fifth step be shared with?
Oneself, God, and Another human being.
What child film star, part of the biggest movie franchise of the 2000s shared the following statement on alcohol abuse: “I was living in constant fear of who I’d meet, what I might have said to them, what I might have done with them, so I’d stay in my apartment for days and drink alone. I was a recluse at 20. It was pathetic – it wasn’t me. I’m a fun, polite person, and it turned me into a rude bore.”
Daniel Radcliffe
What are the four absolutes?
Honesty, Purity, Unselfishness, Love
What is Korsakoff syndrome and how does it relate to addiction?
Bonus:
What vitamin deficiency is it?
Chronic brain disorder that effects memory loss, confusion, and cognitive impairment.
Bonus:
B1
What out of the 11 phases of relapse which phase is use of the substance?
10/11
Bonus: What is 11?
What symptom of PAWS can potentially last forever?
Sleep problems.
what does Alcoholics Anonymous have no opinion on?
Outside issues
This famous actor is known for his character named after a weapon. He served jail time and became a boxing champion in San Quentin, after which he completed a 12-step program and has been sober for over 4 decades. He was first discovered as an actor while attending an AA meeting! Now he is a successful restaurateur and appeared as the Racoon in the Masked Singer show.
Danny Trejo