Terms
A person in recovery with more experience who guides and supports someone newer in recovery, helping them work through the 12 Steps while offering accountability and encouragement.
What is a Sponsor?
Telling the truth to yourself and others, admitting past behaviors, and being open about struggles and progress.
What is Honesty?
The founders of Alcoholics Anonymous
Who is Bill W. and Dr. Bob?
This slogan reminds us that difficult times, cravings, and painful feelings are temporary and won’t last forever.
What is "this to shall pass."
A chronic disease of the brain that causes compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences.
What is addiction?
The 12‑Step meeting a member regularly attends, where they feel a sense of belonging, take service commitments, and build accountability with others in recovery.
What is a Home Group?
Being willing to consider new ideas, listen to others’ experiences, and try suggestions even if they’re unfamiliar.
What is Open-Mindedness
The founder of Narcotics Anonymous
Who is Jimmy K?
HALT
What is hungry, angry, lonely, and tired?
These are healthy strategies people use to manage stress, emotions, and triggers without turning to drugs or alcohol.
What are Coping Skills?
People, places, or situations that increase the urge to use substances.
What are triggers?
Being ready to take action in recovery
What is Willingness?
What year was Alcoholics Anonymous founded?
What is 1935
This slogan reminds us that recovery is best maintained by focusing only on today and not projecting into the future
What is "one day at a time" or "just for today" ?
A plan that includes identifying personal triggers, warning signs, coping skills, and support contacts to prevent relapse.
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan?
Intense urges or desires to use drugs or alcohol.
What are cravings?
Doing the right thing, for the right reason, even when no one is watching. Being consistent with your values, and living honestly in your actions.
What is Integrity?
The year Narcotics Anonymous was founded.
What is 1953
This saying reminds us that growth is more important than being flawless.
What is “Progress, Not Perfection”?
This form of therapy helps clients learn to stay in the present moment and reduce stress without judgment.
What is Mindfulness?
PAWS stands for
What is Post‑Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
Continuing to work your recovery program, face challenges, and stay the course even when it feels difficult or progress is slow.
What is perseverance
Alcoholics Anonymous began in this city
What is Akron, Ohio?
This slogan encourages letting go of control and trusting a Higher Power or the recovery process.
What is “Let Go and Let God”?
A therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns that lead to harmful behaviors.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?