Deck 11: Twelve Step and Other Types of Support Groups

Question 1

AA's position regarding moderate or controlled drinking is as follows:

A) social drinking is OK for non-alcoholics
B) moderate or controlled drinking is impossible for people with alcohol problems
C) research on controlled drinking is seriously flawed
D) AA does not take a position on this issue

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of the distinctions between AA and SMART Recovery?

A) to participate in SMART Recovery, a person must also be in therapy
B) the use of labels like "alcoholic" are not used in SMART Recovery
C) cross-talk is encouraged in SMART Recovery
D) SMART Recovery has no sponsors

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Why is "cross talk" not allowed at AA meetings?

A) cross talk would deviate from the primary purpose of AA meetings; alcoholics talking about themselves to other alcoholics in order to maintain their sobriety
B) cross talk could lead to violations of anonymity and confidentiality
C) AA meetings would degenerate into therapy groups if cross talk was allowed
D) research has found that cross talk is not helpful for maintaining sobriety

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What is a major distinction between SOS and Twelve Step groups?

A) James Christopher does not believe in the disease concept
B) SOS uses five steps for recovery
C) Christopher rejects the notion that spirituality is a necessary component for recovery
D) SOS does not discourage members from controlled drinking

Question 5

The Twelve Steps of AA can be summarized as follows:

A) a sequential process to understand the place of spirituality in an alcoholic's recovery
B) spiritual principles focusing on forgiveness, humility, limitations, and service to others
C) lessons on the avoidance of high risk situations that often lead to relapse
D) goals for living that must be attained before an alcoholic can be an AA sponsor

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the disadvantages of Twelve Step groups mentioned in the text?

A) some participants in AA denigrate other interventions such as psychotherapy
B) the Twelve Traditions and Twelve Steps have a decidedly Christian orientation
C) steps 1 and 3 have been interpreted to support the notion that alcoholics/addicts are not responsible for their actions
D) some Twelve Step participants become "addicted" to meetings

Question 7

The Twelve Traditions of AA can be summarized as follows:

A) guidelines to maintain anonymity, to avoid controversy, and to keep AA's focus on its primary mission
B) the principles that determine the activities of AA meetings
C) the rules of AA that discuss God, anonymity, and abstinence
D) the constitution of AA that determines the governance structure of AA

Question 8

When Bill W. contacted Dr. Bob to talk about his (Bill W.'s) alcoholism, he wanted to:

A) try out a method he had developed to work with alcoholics
B) apply the philosophy of the Oxford Group
C) help Dr. Bob get sober
D) remain sober by talking to another alcoholic

Question 9

What is a major distinction between Many Roads, One Journey and Twelve Step groups?

A) Charlotte Davis-Kasl argues that powerlessness is contrary to issues related to addiction, such as child abuse, sexism, racism, poverty, and homophobia
B) spirituality is not a part of the Many Roads, One Journey program
C) Many Roads, One Journey has 16 steps
D) Many Roads, One Journey employs professionals to run meetings

Question 10

Which of the following is not an advantage of Twelve Step groups?

A) the comfort of the structure and ritual
B) the social networking with other recovering alcoholics
C) the meetings are free
D) virtually every life problem has been addressed through Twelve Step groups

Question 11

Moderation Management is most appropriate for:

A) alcoholics and addicts who are agnostic or atheist
B) court-mandated, first-time DUI offenders
C) those with substance abuse disorders who do not believe in the disease concept
D) those who are concerned about their drinking/drug use and want to cut down before serious problems develop

Question 12

What is a major distinction between Women for Sobriety and Twelve Step groups?

A) Jean Kirkpatrick believes that the Higher Power of Twelve Step groups was developed by and for men and, therefore, is not relevant for women
B) Women for Sobriety emphasizes a holistic approach to recovery, including good nutrition (e.g., no sugar or caffeine), meditation, and cessation of smoking
C) Kirkpatrick developed thirteen statements rather than twelve steps
D) Women for Sobriety encourages members to use vitamins to reduce the unpleasant effects of withdrawal

Question 13

Research studies on the effectiveness of AA have shown that:

A) Twelve-step group involvement is associated with reduced substance use and improved psychosocial functioning
B) AA is an effective, no-cost alternative to treatment
C) AA is superior to other types of support groups
D) AA in combination with cognitive-behavioral therapy is superior to AA alone