The Big Book
Bill Wilson and Bob Smith
Who are the founders of alcoholics anonymous?
We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction, and that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is Step 1?
H.O.W.
What is honest, open mindedness, and willingness?
Term used to describe a return to drinking or drug use after a period of abstinence
What is relapse?
Those in recovery should change their _____, _____ & _____ in order to maintain sobriety.
What are "people, places, and things”?
Which artist has albums named "Relapse" and "Recovery"
Who is Eminem?
The title of chapter one of the Big Book
What is Bill's Story?
Believing that there is something bigger than yourself is part of which Step?
What is Step 2?
Something often said at the end of an AA meeting after the serenity prayer.
What is "Keep coming back"
No recall of events due to excessive drinking or alcohol and/or abuse of other drugs
What is a blackout?
Something that keeps you sick; the number one offender of sobriety.
What are resentments?
Which actor was stuck in a pit, opened a winery and then went into a rehab?
Who is Brad Pitt?
The alcoholic/addict has a daily reprieve from drinking/using contingent upon the maintenance of our _______ condition
What is spiritual condition/spiritual connection?
Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
What is Step 10?
"___ ___ at a time"
What is "one day at a time"?
People, places, things, and emotions that cause cravings.
What are triggers?
What is the hardest thing for someone in early recovery to learn how to handle?
What are emotions?
Spiderman slings a few brews before swinging toward recovery.
Who is Tobey Maguire?
The chapter that lists the 12 steps
What is Chapter 5, How it Works?
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
What is Step 3?
The acronym of H.A.L.T tells us to never become too _____, ______, ______, or ________.
What is too hungry, angry, lonely, and tired?
This part of the Big Book describes the physical and medical aspects related to the allergy of alcohol
What is the Doctor's Opinion?
The significance of anonymity in AA.
What is Anonymity helps create a safe space for members to share their experiences without fear of judgment or stigma.
He wasn't an "Iron Man" while he was in his addiction?
Who is Robert Downey, Jr.?
In the chapter “More about Alcoholism”, there is a story about a car salesman named Jim who went out looking for a prospect to sell a car. What did he pour his whisky into?
What is a glass of milk?
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
What is Step 11?
What does P.A.W.S stand for?
Bonus 100 points if you can name 3 symptoms of this.
What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
BONUS- Irritability, Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Disruption, Fatigue, Memory problems, Inability to focus, Cravings, etc.
A sponsor is...
What is someone who takes a newcomer through the steps, provides guidance, support, and accountability and helping them navigate their recovery?
The role of a higher power in recovery
What is encouragement to find strength beyond themselves; to rely on a power greater than themselves, which can be interpreted in various personal or spiritual ways.
This "WINNING" actor is infamous for his public meltdowns and TV show firing.
Who Is Charlie Sheen?
Remember that we deal with ___ - cunning baffling, powerful.
Bonus 100 points if you name the chapter.
What is "Remember that we deal with alcohol—cunning, baffling, powerful!
Chapter 5, How it Works.
Discussing our wrongs with another person is a major part of which Step?
What is Step 5?
Progress not ____
What is perfection?
Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic, sharing what 3 personal gifts?
What is experience, strength and hope?
Three sides of the Triangle - AA three legacies.
What is Unity, Recover, and Service
This Oscar nominated actor got sober during making of wedding crashers in 2005
Who is Bradley Cooper