AA/NA/Recovery Slogans
This saying encourages you to pretend something long enough to help understand or succeed at something
What is Fake It Till You Make It OR Act As If
This is the nickname for the Alcoholics Anonymous' main piece of literature
What is the Big Book
Preoccupation with one's own wants and needs
What is self centeredness
This central nervous system stimulant is legal and used to increase energy and altertness
What is Caffeine
This stage, usually lasting around 30 days, is characterized by increased energy, optimism, confidence, and decreased cravings
What is the Pink Cloud or Honeymoon stage
This quote focuses on staying in the present, not worrying about the future or being upset about the past
What is One Day At A Time
Statements detailing great things the program of AA brings to its followers
What are The Twelve Promises
Anger, pain, and wrongs that become obsessive or repetitive in one's mind
What are resentments
Prescribed medications typically given for severe pain and tightly controlled because of their abuse potential
What are opiates
This stage is characterized by symptoms such as anger, depression, emotional swings and other difficult experiences
What is The Wall
This saying reminds us not to operate from instincts or emotions, but rather seek real information
What is Feelings Aren't Facts
This is the only requirement to become a member of AA
What is a desire to stop drinking
Excuses to justify poor behavior and reject our own responsibilities
What are Alibis or Blame
Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, and Valium belong to this sedative/hypnotic/anxiolytic class of drugs
What are benzodiazepines
This can last up to 2 years and includes symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, and insomnia
What is PAWS
This phrase invites us to to patient and not concede before blessings are received
What is Dont Give Up Until the Miracle Happens
These provide guidelines for how twelve-step groups and members of AA should operate
What are the 12 Traditions
Preoccupation with what other people have
What is Envy
Government regulated categories that drugs, substances, and certain chemicals used to make drugs are classified into, depending upon the drug’s acceptable medical use and the drug’s abuse or dependency potential
What are scheduled substances
In this stage, one may experience intense physical and mental cravings and discomfort while the body is adapting to the loss of the substance
What is withdrawal
This saying suggests how many meetings a newcomer should attend in a certain amount of time
What is 90 meetings in 90 days
AA began in this city and state
What is Akron, Ohio
Refusing to accept other people or unwanted situations
What is intolerance
LSD, "magic mushrooms," and MDMA are in this class of drug
What are psychedelics
Relapse can happen at this stage of recovery
What is ALL OF THEM!