Doctors Opinion / MOA
What are the 3 parts to the disease model?
Mind (Mental), Emotional (Spiritual), Body (Physical)
What does RID stand for?
Restless, Irritable, Discontent
On what page is the third step prayer?
63
Which step asks us to make a list of those we've harmed?
8
Where was Alcoholics Anonymous founded?
Akron, Ohio
What do alcoholics have that NEVER occurs in the average temperate drinker?
Phenomenon of Craving
What did Fred & Jim think would keep them sober?
Self-Knowledge
"The alcoholic is an extreme example of..."
Step 7 asks us to humbly ask God to remove what?
our shortcomings
What year was the big book written?
1939
What is the mental obsession?
A persistent, reoccuring thought that does not respond to reason.
How many years was the business man able to stay dry until he retired?
25
"Our description of the alcoholic, the chapter to the agnostic, and our personal adventures make clear three pertinent ideas:"
a) that we were alcoholic and could not manage our own lives
b) that probably no human power could have relieved our alcoholism
c) That God could and would if He were sought
Which step is the first mention of a spiritual awakening?
12
In which chapter do they talk about the prosaic steel girder?
We Agnostics
About how many people had recovered when the big book was written (1st edition)
100
The alcoholic at certain times has no effective ____ ____ against the first drink.
mental defense
"Is he not, even in his best moments, a producer of ___ rather than ___?"
confusion, harmony
AA released a meditation book, what is it called?
Daily Reflections
What was AA almost called instead of Alcoholics Anonymous?
The James Club
What is the last sentence of the Doctors Opinion?
"I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray."
What is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker?
The idea that somehow, someday he will be able to control and enjoy his drinking
What are the first 2 sentences of How It Works?
"Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves"
How many original steps were there?
6
How many personal stories were in the 1st addition of the big book?
29