Step by Step
Spiritual Stuff
Say What?
Big Book Basics
Recovery in Action
100

What is Step One?

"We admitted we were powerless over [alcohol/drugs]—that our lives had become unmanageable."

100

What is the spiritual principle behind Step Two?

Hope

100

Fill in the blank: "Made a ________ and fearless moral inventory of ourselves."

Searching

100

What book is often referred to as "The Big Book"?

Alcoholics Anonymous

100

Why is it important to attend meetings regularly?


To stay connected, get support, and reinforce recovery principles

200

What step involves making a list of all persons we had harmed?

Step Eight

200

Which step is associated with the spiritual principle of humility?

Step Seven

200

What does it mean to “make amends”?

To make right the harm we've done to others, directly if possible

200

What page in the Big Book is often referenced for the “promises”?

Page 83–84

200

What does “one day at a time” mean in recovery?

Focusing on staying sober just for today, not worrying about the future

300

Which step asks us to take a “searching and fearless moral inventory”?

Step Four

300

Which principle is tied to Step Five, when we admit our wrongs to God, ourselves, and another human being?

Honesty

300

In recovery language, what does “HALT” stand for?

Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

300

Who are the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous?

Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith

300

Why might someone choose a sponsor?

For guidance, accountability, and experience working the steps

400

What does Step Nine involve?

Making direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

400

Step Eleven involves improving conscious contact with a Higher Power through what practices?

Prayer and meditation

400

What does the phrase “dry drunk” refer to?

A person who is sober but still engaging in old behaviors or attitudes

400

What does the Big Book say is “the root of our troubles”?

Selfishness and self-centeredness

400

What should you do if you feel triggered to use?

Reach out to your support system, use coping skills, attend a meeting

500

Step Ten is often called a “maintenance” step. What does it require us to do?

Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.

500

This spiritual principle is central to Step Three, when we turn our will and lives over to the care of God.

Faith

500

What is a “character defect”?

A personality trait or behavior that gets in the way of recovery and relationships

500

What chapter in the Big Book is called “How It Works”?

Chapter Five

500

Why is Step Twelve about service to others?

Helping others helps us stay sober and gives purpose to our recovery