Step by Step
What is Step One?
"We admitted we were powerless over [alcohol/drugs]—that our lives had become unmanageable."
What is the spiritual principle behind Step Two?
Hope
Fill in the blank: "Made a ________ and fearless moral inventory of ourselves."
Searching
What book is often referred to as "The Big Book"?
Alcoholics Anonymous
Why is it important to attend meetings regularly?
To stay connected, get support, and reinforce recovery principles
What step involves making a list of all persons we had harmed?
Step Eight
Which step is associated with the spiritual principle of humility?
Step Seven
What does it mean to “make amends”?
To make right the harm we've done to others, directly if possible
What page in the Big Book is often referenced for the “promises”?
Page 83–84
What does “one day at a time” mean in recovery?
Focusing on staying sober just for today, not worrying about the future
Which step asks us to take a “searching and fearless moral inventory”?
Step Four
Which principle is tied to Step Five, when we admit our wrongs to God, ourselves, and another human being?
Honesty
In recovery language, what does “HALT” stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Who are the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous?
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
Why might someone choose a sponsor?
For guidance, accountability, and experience working the steps
What does Step Nine involve?
Making direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
Step Eleven involves improving conscious contact with a Higher Power through what practices?
Prayer and meditation
What does the phrase “dry drunk” refer to?
A person who is sober but still engaging in old behaviors or attitudes
What does the Big Book say is “the root of our troubles”?
Selfishness and self-centeredness
What should you do if you feel triggered to use?
Reach out to your support system, use coping skills, attend a meeting
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.
This spiritual principle is central to Step Three, when we turn our will and lives over to the care of God.
Faith
What is a “character defect”?
A personality trait or behavior that gets in the way of recovery and relationships
What chapter in the Big Book is called “How It Works”?
Chapter Five
Why is Step Twelve about service to others?
Helping others helps us stay sober and gives purpose to our recovery