Terms
An alcoholic who has made some progress in the recovery program and shares that experience on a continuous, individual basis with another alcoholic who is attempting to attain or maintain sobriety through AA
What is a Sponsor?
We admitted we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable.
Step 1
Who founded AA
Bill Wilson, and Dr. Bob Smith
Fill in the blanks of this Recovery slogan: Let ___ and let ____.
What is let go and let God
Freeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Traditionally, most AA members through the years have found it important to belong to one group in particular. This group where they accept service responsibilities and try to sustain friendships.
What is a home group?
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him.
Step 3
The chapter that lists the 12 steps
What is Chapter 5, How it Works?
This is a person, place or situation that can increase the urge to use
What is a trigger
The founder of NA
Jimmy K.
A person's refusal to admit or accept that he or she is an alcoholic
Thinking " I got this" and slowly stopping everything that was actually helping
What is the beginning of a relapse
The part of the Big Book that describes the physical and medical aspects related to the allergy of alcohol
What is the Doctor's Opinion?
A healthy way to manage stress that includes talking to someone you trust
What is reaching out for help/support
What year was NA founded?
1953
What are the three legacies (the 3 sides of the triangle) in AA?
Hanging out with people you know are bad for you and pretending it's fine
What is playing with fire
The chapter that is titled There is a Solution
What is Chapter 2?
This technique involves focusing on your breath to calm your mind.
What is deep breathing
NA's basic text was published during this dacade
The 80s
What does H.A.L.T. stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Having to apologize for things you definitely did and wish you didn't remember
What is making amends
The year that the Big Book was initially published
What is 1939
This activity can improve mood and reduce cravings by releasing endorphins
What is exercise
Learning to live without an "escape button"
What is recovery