AA & NA
A & R Terms
RECOVERY SLOGANS
True or False
MISC
100

What is the nickname of the book used in Alcoholics Anonymous? 

The Big Book

100

Needing more of a substance over time to produce the same effect 


Tolerance 

100

_____ day at a time.

One

100

Relapse is a requirement for recovery.

FALSE

Relapse is a reality but not a requirement. 

100

2 alternatives for 12-Step programs include

SMART Recovery

Recovery Dharma

Celebrate Recovery 

Refuge Recovery 

200

What is the nickname for the book used in Narcotics Anonymous? 

The Basic Text

200

The acronym HALT stands for

Hungry

Angry

Lonely

Tired

200

Do the next _______ ________.

Right thing 

200

Spirituality is the same as religion in recovery.


FALSE

Spirituality is a personal journey and doesn't require religion. 

200

The DBT skill of Opposite Action means 

Intentionally doing the opposite of what you would normally do when experiencing intense emotions or thoughts. 

300

This 12 step program is designed to provide support for the family and friends impacted by a loved one’s addiction. 

Al-Anon

Nar-Anon

300

What is the FULL NAME of the condition that is a set of ongoing psychological and emotional symptoms (such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, and trouble concentrating) that occur after the initial physical withdrawal phase from drugs or alcohol.

PAWS 

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome 

300

And ________ is the answer to all of my problems today. 

Acceptance

300

Treatment for addiction must be voluntary to be successful.

FALSE

People pressured into treatment by family or the legal system are just as likely to succeed as those who enter voluntarily.

300

Taking personal responsibility for feelings and actions resulting from feelings of anger is called ________ Anger.

Owning Anger

400

This prayer is recited at the conclusion of 12 Step meetings and asks to be granted the _______ for these 3 things: 

The Serenity Prayer

Serenity

Acceptance, Courage, Wisdom

400

HOW in “How it Works” stands for this 

Honesty

Open-Mindedness

Willingness

400

________ have we seen a person fail who has ________ followed our path.

Rarely

Thoroughly

 

400

SMART Recovery stands for: 

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-based 


FALSE 

Self Management And Recovery Training 

400

A way of communicating assertively by taking ownership of feelings first and then respectfully telling others how their behavior affects you and what you would prefer instead is called using ________ ________.

‘I Statements’

500

The name of the chapter in the AA book that describes different types of alcoholics.

The Doctor’s Opinion  

500

Reoccurring dreams that occur during the recovery process from substance use disorder that include depictions of substance use, often vivid in nature, and frequently involving a relapse scenario.

Drug Dreams

Drunk/Drinking Dreams 

These dreams are a form of subconscious craving and will decrease in frequency with time in recovery from substance use disorder.

500

Those who do not recover are people who ________ not or ________ not  completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of be­ing ________ with themselves. 


Can

Will

Honest

500

2 alternatives for 12 Step Programs include the 8 Step and 4 Step programs. 

FALSE 

Alternatives: SMART Recovery, Recovery Dharma, Celebrate Recovery, Refuge Recovery, etc  

500

Name 5 out of the 10/11 areas of life in which you can Reduce Stress 

Investing time, energy and money into work and hobbies that are rewarding.

Remaining in the present moment.

Taking time each day to do something relaxing.

Challenging self to increase self confidence.

Breaking down large into smaller goals.

Creating a peaceful environment at home or work 

Ability to say no

Developing self relaxation techniques to calm the body 

Avoiding large swings in body energy.

Coping with anger effectively.