Basics of Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in this year.
What is 1935?
Step One states, “We admitted we were ______ over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.”
What is powerless?
In open meetings, attendance is allowed for this group of people, in addition to alcoholics.
Who are family, friends, or anyone interested?
A sponsor is a more experienced AA member who provides this type of guidance.
What is personal support?
The 12 Traditions of AA help maintain this within the group.
What is unity?
The two co-founders of AA were Bill W. and this doctor.
Who is Dr. Bob?
Step Four requires making this type of list, examining past actions and behaviors.
What is a moral inventory?
In a meeting, members often share their ES&H, which stands for this.
What is experience, strength, and hope?
One key role of a sponsor is helping newcomers work through this structured recovery process.
What are the 12 steps?
Tradition Eleven states that AA members should maintain this in public media.
What is anonymity?
The only requirement for AA membership is this.
What is a desire to stop drinking?
Step Nine involves making these to people who were harmed by past drinking behaviors.
What are amends?
People in AA often refer to their sobriety date as their "AA ______."
What is birthday or anniversary?
Sponsorship is based on this AA principle, which means helping others without expecting anything in return.
AA does not accept outside money because of this tradition, which ensures self-sufficiency.
What is Tradition Seven?
The Big Book, the foundational text of AA, was first published in this year.
What is 1939?
The concept of a "Higher Power" in AA allows members to define it in this personal way.
What is their own understanding?
The phrase "Take what you need and leave the rest" is a reminder that meetings provide this.
What is guidance, not rules?
A sponsor typically shares this with their sponsee but does not give direct advice.
What is personal experience?
AA has no official leaders or governing body, emphasizing this principle of shared responsibility.
What is group conscience or democracy?
AA meetings are often held in these types of locations, which provide free or low-cost space.
What are churches, community centers, or recovery clubs?
The 12th Step encourages members to do this in order to help others in recovery.
What is carry the message?
The Serenity Prayer, commonly recited in meetings, asks for the courage to change these.
What are the things I can?
The tradition of sponsorship is rooted in the belief that "You can't keep it unless you _____ it away."
What is give?
AA's "primary purpose" is stated in Tradition Five: to help alcoholics do this.
What is stay sober and help others achieve sobriety?