Big Book
Finish this quote, "__________availed us nothing".
What are the "half-measures"?
This person is described as the most important person in a 12-Step meeting.
Who is the newcomer?
This is the term for something greater than our addiction, whether it is a group, program, or God.
What is a higher power?
Step one helps us to see our own ______
What is powerlessness?
These are people, places, objects, feelings, and times that cause cravings.
What are triggers?
Finish this quote, "Rarely have we seen a person fail who has _________"
Who is someone "who has thoroughly followed our path?
An experienced member who guides newcomers through the twelve steps.
Who is a sponsor?
This is a slogan that was developed to remind us to be patient and focus on the "here and now".
What is "One Day at a Time"/"Just for Today"?
This step involves asking for a higher power to remove our shortcomings.
What is Step 7?
______ & ______ are often credited as the founders of AA.
Who are Bill W & Dr Bob?
The Big Book states that "_______" is the number one offender.
What are "resentments"?
This is a support group for friends and family members of addicts/alcoholics.
What is Al-Anon or Nar-Anon?
The only requirement to join AA or NA.
What is the desire to stop using?
These steps are sometimes categorized as the Amends Steps.
What are Steps 8 & 9?
_______ is often credited as being the founder of NA.
Who is Jimmy K?
According to the Big Book, "_____" is the answer to all our problems.
What is "acceptance"?
Name at least three commitments typically assigned at the business meeting for a home group.
What are...
keytags/chips, chair-person, greeter, coffee-maker, set-up/clean-up, ash-tray-emptyer, GSR, secretary, treasurer, etc.
The city and state where either AA or NA was founded.
What is Akron, Ohio or LA, California?
This quote/prayer is commonly used to sum up Steps 1, 2, & 3.
What is "I can't; He can; I think I'll let Him"?
HALT is the acronym for _________.
What is "hungry, angry, lonely, tired"?
Name at least three of the twelve promises.
What is ...
Promise 1: We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.
Promise 2: We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
Promise 3: We will comprehend the word serenity.
Promise 4: We will know peace.
Promise 5: No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others.
Promise 6: The feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear.
Promise 7: We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.
Promise 8: Self-seeking will slip away.
Promise 9: Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change.
Promise 10: Fear of people and economic insecurity will leave us.
Promise 11: We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us.
Promise 12: We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.
Name at least five suggestions typically given out to newcomers at AA/NA meetings.
What are..
Get a sponsor, 90 in 90, get phone numbers, dial those numbers, call your sponsor, get a home group, do service, work steps, don't pick up no matter what, etc.
Tradition 11 states that our public relations policy is based on _____ rather than _____.
What is "attraction" rather than "promotion"?
This is what we pray for in step 11.
What is "the knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out"?
Tradition 12 states that ______ is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place _____ before _____.
What is "anonymity", "principles" over "personalities"?