AA History & Traditions
Before AA became a worldwide fellowship, Bill W. met this physician in Akron, Ohio, in 1935.
Who is Dr. Bob?
This four-letter acronym reminds us to check whether we are hungry, angry, lonely, or tired.
What is HALT?
This mythical creature is said to transform from human to wolf, often under a full moon.
What is a werewolf?
This Michael Jackson hit features a famous music video with dancing zombies.
What is âThrillerâ?
Every Tuesday, the REAL team may find this person dealing in moving pictures rather than ghost stories. Her other specialty is leading the clinical charge.
Who is Victoria?
This AA Tradition states that the common welfare should come first and personal recovery depends upon AA unity.
What is Tradition One?
In recovery, this word describes the process of making peace with what cannot be changed without pretending that harmful behavior was acceptable.
What is acceptance?
Bram Stoker introduced this famous vampire in his 1897 novel.
Who is Dracula?
In this sitcom, a spooky family includes Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, and Pugsley.
What is The Addams Family?
This person brings a little Lowell energy to REAL. If this were a Halloween horror movie, the biggest clue to their identity might be the city they came from.
Who is Alex?
This Tradition explains why AA groups decline outside contributions and remain self-supporting.
What is Tradition Seven?
This recovery trap occurs when someone convinces themselves that past progress means they can safely return to controlled substance use.
What is rationalization?
In Mary Shelley's classic novel, this scientist creates a living being from assembled body parts.
Who is Victor Frankenstein?
This 1984 Ray Parker Jr. hit asks, âWho you gonna call?â
What is âGhostbustersâ?
This staff memberâs office-cleanup policy appears to be âfinders keepersââshe may leave her own belongings everywhere, but donât think your stuff is safe around her either.
Who is Caroline?
Clue: This AA principle encourages members to attract others through their actions rather than promote the fellowship.
What is âattraction rather than promotionâ?
In recovery, this means taking responsibility for the harm we caused without allowing shame to convince us that we are beyond repair.
What is accountability?
This Massachusetts town became infamous for its 1692 witch trials.
What is Salem?
In this Netflix series, a psychic teenager named Eleven battles supernatural forces in the town of Hawkins.
What is Stranger Things?
One minute, everything at REAL is running normally. The next, thereâs a new curriculum, a revised policy, three new projects, and a spreadsheet nobody asked for. Which staff member should everyone have seen coming?
Who is Stephanie?
Clue: This Tradition calls anonymity the spiritual foundation of all the Traditions, reminding members to place principles before personalities.
What is Tradition Twelve?
This principle means doing the right thing even when nobody is watching, especially when old habits or resentments tempt us to act otherwise.
What is integrity?
In Irish folklore, this supernatural woman is known for wailing to warn that a death is near.
What is a banshee?
This rock band recorded the 1976 song â(Donât Fear) The Reaper,â famously featured in the film Halloween and other horror-related pop culture.
Who is Blue Ăyster Cult?
This staff member is trained to analyze behavior for a living. Which means she might have a professional explanation for everyone's nonsense at REAL.
Who is Mel? đ