BASIC TEXT
Acronym Alley
In Service We Grow
Just for Today (The Basics)
The Fellowship
100

This chapter contains the famous quote, "We lived to use and used to live".

 What is "Who is an Addict?"

100

This service-related acronym stands for Hospitals and Institutions

What is H& I.

100

his trusted servant is responsible for opening the room, choosing the format, and keeping the meeting flowing smoothly according to the group's format.

What is the Chairperson? (or Secretary/Leader)

100

This common 3-word slogan reminds members to stay grounded in the present moment rather than projecting into the future

"Just for Today"?

100

These plastic or metal items to celebrate specific milestones of clean time

What are keytags? (or chips/medallions)

300

According to the chapter "Who is an Addict?", this disease unfortunately makes us do this to our addiction.

What is deny?

300

his acronym reminds us not to get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired

What is H.A.L.T.S.

300

According to the Seventh Tradition, every NA group ought to be fully this, declining outside contributions.

What is self-supporting?

300

Newcomers are suggested to look for these two things when listening to others share in a meeting.

What are similarities?

300

This term describes an experienced member who has worked the steps

What is a Sponsor?

500

This specific chapter in the Basic Text is titled "What Can I Do?".

What is Chapter Five?

500

This acronym for God is often used by those who prefer a non-religious higher power: Good Orderly Direction

What is G.O.D.?

500

this vital service position connects the local home group to the Area Service Committee (ASC)

What is a Group Service Representative?

500

Step One, requires an addict to stop fighting and admit powerlessness.

What is surrender?

500

these large-scale events bring thousands of NA members together

What is a Convention?

800

this 3-letter acronym stands for the three essential spiritual principles

what is h.ow

800

This acronym warns us against the "Triangle of Self-Obsession," consisting of Resentment, Anger, and this.

What is Fear?

800

this spiritual foundation of all our traditions ever reminds us to place principles before personalities.

What is anonymity?

800

This slogan reminds members they just need to stay clean for this specific 24-hour increment.

What is "One day at a time"?

800

This specific type of NA meeting is not closed to the public,  

What is an Open Meeting?

1000

This is the number of the current edition of the NA Basic Text in print.

What is the Sixth Edition?

1000

This acronym is used for the fellowship's legal entity that protects NA trademarks: Fellowship Intellectual Property Trust.

What is FIPT?

1000

this NA service document focuses entirely on the structure of service

What are the Twelve Concepts for NA Service?

1000

a tool for the morning, evening, or when overwhelmed, writing down things to shift your perspective

What is a Gratitude List?

1000

This specific term refers to a meeting that you consider your primary anchor in recovery

What is a Home Group?