Acronyms
K.I.S
What is..
Keep It Simple
Alcoholics Anonymous' first year
1935
A.K.A Rocketman
Who is...
Elton John
Practice these principles in all of our affairs
What is..
The 12th Step
Ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.
What is...
Tradition 12
Easy...
Does It!
A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
What is...
Meditation
H.O.W
What is..
Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness
Birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous
What is...
Akron, Ohio
American actor. His career has been characterized by critical and popular success in his youth, followed by a period of substance abuse and legal troubles, before a resurgence of commercial success in middle age. Cast as the role of Tony Stark.
Who is..
Robert Downey Jr.
A moral inventory
What is...
Step 4
Only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking
What is...
Tradition 3
Nothing changes...
...if nothing changes
Where you’re known, you’re expected to show up, and you’re expected to make progress in your recovery. The group is waiting and wants to see you succeed is an extra push of accountability to stay sober.
What is...
Finding and attending a homegroup.
H.A.L.T.
What is...
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (Fix these situations before you make any decisions) or Hope, Acceptance, Love and Tolerance?
Bill W. served in this war
What is..
World War One
Tony Stark
Who is Robert Downey Jr.
Came to believe...
What is...
Step 2
One primary purpose—to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
What is...
Tradition 5
Faith without works...
... is dead
Usually suggested by your sponsor to "get you out of your head"
What is...
Acts of service
G.O.D
What is..
Good Orderly Direction or Group of Drunks
American medical doctor and specialist in the treatment of alcoholism. He is mentioned in the Dr.s Opinion.
Who is...
Dr. Silkworth
A long haired funny Brit
Who is...
Russell Brand
A daily inventory
What is...
The 10th Step
Based on attraction rather than promotion
What is...
Tradition 11
90 meetings...
...in 90 days
A healthy way to let go of frustration...
What is...
Exercise, yoga, deep breathing, coloring, etc.
What is..
Let go and let God
What did Bill W. do while staying at the Mayflower Hotel in Akron, Ohio?
He went on a drinking binge
He saved a pregnant woman from being hit by a bus
He made a phone call in the hotel lobby instead of going to the bar
He asked the front desk where he could get his shirt pressed
He canceled his business appointment and went home
He made a phone call in the hotel lobby instead of going to the bar
Quite the pot head in Pineapple Express
Who is...
James Franco
Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
What is...
Step 7
Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional
What is...
Tradition 8
Let go...
... and let God.
Problem-Focused Coping Strategies (actions to take before emotions get out of control)
What is...
Time management strategies, gratitude lists, asking for support, writing a to-do list, establish healthy boundaries, etc.