To the members of _____, it is not the specific chemical that is the problem, but the common disease
of addiction.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA)
Al-Anon
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one of the most widely recognized twelve-step groups today and has
been an instrumental force in the establishment of groups founded afterward.
True
False
Because all groups guarantee confidentiality of members, the counselor can assure the client that
information shared in the group will be protected beyond the group context.
True
False
Both Rational Recovery (RR) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) promote abstinence.
True
False
In Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the role of the sponsor is:
To recruit addicted persons into religious sects to aid in recovery.
To encourage a gradual transition from primary dependence on the sponsor to a focus on
“moderation”.
To serve as a guide and facilitator of the recovery process.
b and c
Which one of the following is a true statement about Alateen?
It was founded in 1986 by Jack Trimpey, a California licensed clinical social worker.
Members pay monthly dues to support the program.
There are approximately 1,200 Alateen groups in the United States, and it is active in more than 40
countries.
Alateen was established after modifications to Al-Anon.
Which is NOT one of the primary responsibilities of the addictions counselor?
Having resources and lists of and information on all self-help groups in the client’s community.
Collaborating with the client to determine if the group is an appropriate match.
Having familiarity with groups, the process, the aims and goals, and membership composition.
Collaborating with group leaders to ensure the client’s progress in the group.
Twelve-step/self-help groups are not generally compatible with individual counseling services and
treatment plans.
True
False
There are six noted types of twelve-step meetings. In _____ meetings, one recovering person speaks
to the group about his/her addiction and recovery story.
Closed
Open
Speaker
Both b and c
Moderation Management (MM) holds that individuals are most successful at attaining their goals with
alcohol when these goals are chosen by the group as a whole.
True
False
