AA History
These two men founded the AA program.
Who are Bill W and Dr. Bob?
These things come before anything else.
What are "first things"?
"First things first."
I am working this when I confront the harm I caused others.
What is Step 8?
Practicing this rigorous principle means you are not likely to lie, cheat, or steal.
What is honesty?
This Pulp Fiction star kicked his addiction when he entered treatment in 1991. He has been sober ever since.
Who is Samuel L Jackson?
Alcoholics Anonymous was created in this year.
What is 1935?
This positive emotion helps you focus on what is good in your life.
What is an "attitude of gratitude"?
"Attitude of Gratitude"
This tradition is mentioned when the basket is passed at a meeting.
What is the 7th Tradition?
We use this principle when we have strength in the face of fear, pain, or grief.
What is courage?
This metal man has been in recovery since 2005.
Who is Robert Downey Jr?
This north eastern city is known as the birthplace of AA.
What is Akron, OH?
These beliefs come before personalities.
What are "principles"?
"Principles before personalities."
In this step, I have hope that something could relieve me from my addiction.
What is Step 2?
In this principle, we are not boastful, proud, or vain.
What is humility?
This actress survived the Matrix, Men in Black, and her addiction. She has been sober for over 20 years.
Who is Jada Pinkett Smith?
This doctor called alcoholism an obsession of the mind and an allergy of the body.
Who is Dr. Silkworth?
This feeling of discomfort is optional in recovery.
What is "misery"?
"Misery is optional."
This is the spiritual foundation of all the traditions.
What is "anonymity"?
The process of nurturing meaningful relationships with others, a higher power, communing with nature.
What is spiritual growth?
This famous cannibal stopped drinking in 1975 and has been sober ever since.
Who is Anthony Hopkins?
The 12 steps are based on the six principles from this Christian group.
What is the Oxford Group?
Progress is more important that this flawless condition.
What is "perfection"?
"Progress not perfection."
These steps are based on honesty, keeping an open-mind, and willingness.
What are the first three steps?
This act of helpful activity is performed so we can give back to others what was freely given to us.
What is service?
This Oscar nominated star of the Avengers movies credits fatherhood and the 12-steps for his recovery. He has been clean since 2004.
Who is Bradley Cooper?