The 12 Steps
Step 1 includes admitting this over alcohol.
What is powerlessness.
This is the condition of being free from alcohol and other drugs.
What is sobriety.
These are stimuli that cause cravings to use a substance or engage in addictive behavior.
What is a trigger.
This organization is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous.
A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. The symptoms must last for at least two weeks to receive a diagnosis.
What is Major Depressive Disorder.
Step 4 ask us to do this fearlessly.
What is a moral inventory of ourselves.
This is a sustained return to heavy and frequent substance use that existed prior to treatment or the commitment to change.
What is a relapse.
The purpose of these are to help individuals manage stress, emotions, and challenging situations effectively.
What are coping skills.
This person can help navigate A.A. membership, answer questions, work on the Twelve Steps, and offer accountability throughout the entire sobriety process.
What is a sponsor.
The co-occurrence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder.
What is dual diagnosis.
Step 9 asks us to make direct amends with other unless this may happen.
What is injure them or others.
Lingering withdrawal symptoms that can occur weeks or months after stopping substance use.
What is post-acute withdrawal syndrome.
The number to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
What is 988.
First published in 1939, its purpose was to show other alcoholics how the first 100 people of A.A. got sober. Now translated into over 70 languages, it is still considered A.A.’s basic text.
What is the Big Book.
A type of cognitive distortion, it means making a quick decision or judgment without enough evidence, often leading to wrong assumptions.
What is jumping to conclusions.
This Step instructs us to ask God to remove our character defects.
What is Step 6.
When attending recovery meetings, it is important that all group members maintain this. Breaking this rule can lead to dismissal from the group.
What is confidentiality.
This behavior is when someone hurts their own progress or success, often without realizing it. In other terms, you're getting in your own way.
What is self-sabotage.
This short, yet powerful prayer is recited during many A.A. meetings. You can also find it in the Big Book.
What is the Serenity Prayer.
This neurotransmitter is responsible for feelings of pleasure, motivation, and reinforcement of behaviors.
What is dopamine.
The phrase “as we understood Him” appears in these two steps.
What is Step 3 and 11.
There is a saying in recovery that emphasizes focusing on the present moment, helping individuals manage their sobriety without feeling overwhelmed by the past or future.
What is “One day at a time”.
This person supports another person in keeping commitments or maintaining progress toward a goal. They can be a friend, colleague, or professional coach who regularly checks in, offers feedback, and provides encouragement.
What is an accountability partner.
A set of guidelines for relationships between support groups, members, other groups, the global fellowship, and society at large.
What is the 12 Traditions.
This book serves as the primary reference for mental health professionals in the U.S., covering all categories of mental health disorders for both adults and children, including descriptions, symptoms, and criteria for diagnosis.
What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.