Step Study Tools
Resources and tools for people working a 12 step program of recovery.
Top 9 Recovery Videos
These movies look at recovery options available to those who are trying to overcome alcoholism as well as others affected by their drinking.
These movies look at recovery options available to those who are trying to overcome alcoholism as well as others affected by their drinking.
Top 6 More Recovery Books
These are more recently published recovery-related books that many have found to be helpful and informative.
These are more recently published recovery-related books that many have found to be helpful and informative.
Sponsorship: Not a Lifetime Contract
Author Anne Wayman looks at the sponsorship relationship and how it is and is not supposed to work.
Author Anne Wayman looks at the sponsorship relationship and how it is and is not supposed to work.
Who is 'Ready' for Step 4?
There is an attitude among some 12 Step support group members that newcomers have 'to be ready' to work the steps, but that is not what the founders had in mind.
There is an attitude among some 12 Step support group members that newcomers have 'to be ready' to work the steps, but that is not what the founders had in mind.
Where Did The 12 Steps Come From?
"In the last analysis, perhaps nobody knows. Yet some of the events which led to their formulation are as clear to me as though they took place yesterday," Bill W. wrote.
"In the last analysis, perhaps nobody knows. Yet some of the events which led to their formulation are as clear to me as though they took place yesterday," Bill W. wrote.
Traditions Check List
A great group inventory or meeting discussion-starter for 12-step groups.
A great group inventory or meeting discussion-starter for 12-step groups.
4th Step Inventory Guide
A downloadable guide to doing the 4th Step from the Network12 web site.
A downloadable guide to doing the 4th Step from the Network12 web site.
252 AA Slogans
All the slogans you ever wanted to know, from Jami's Recovery page.
All the slogans you ever wanted to know, from Jami's Recovery page.
Complete? List of AA Sayings
Another list of sayings and slogans from the Alcoholism Anonymous program from several sources.
Another list of sayings and slogans from the Alcoholism Anonymous program from several sources.
Deaf Resources
Deaf and hard of hearing AA 12 step recovery resources, including access information.
Deaf and hard of hearing AA 12 step recovery resources, including access information.
How It Works
Ever wonder how AA has helped millions stop drinking? Here's the explanation, right out of the book.
Ever wonder how AA has helped millions stop drinking? Here's the explanation, right out of the book.
Gender Independent 12 X 12
Definitely not conference approved, this is a re-write of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of A.A. with gender references removed.
Definitely not conference approved, this is a re-write of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of A.A. with gender references removed.
Gratitude List
A lack of gratitude can lead to Self-destructive behavior, consumed with envy, lethargy, sloth, lack of creativity and reduced motivation.
A lack of gratitude can lead to Self-destructive behavior, consumed with envy, lethargy, sloth, lack of creativity and reduced motivation.
The ABC's of Alcohol
Alphabetical list of the "evils" produced by alcoholic drinks from the Minnesota Recovery web site.
Alphabetical list of the "evils" produced by alcoholic drinks from the Minnesota Recovery web site.
Underlying Causes
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous indicates that alcoholism is a symptom of underlying causes. What are the causes and how does the recovering alcoholic identify them?
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous indicates that alcoholism is a symptom of underlying causes. What are the causes and how does the recovering alcoholic identify them?
What is Spirituality?
Many people are perplexed about the term spirituality and have trouble understanding just what the term means and how it's important in recovery.
Many people are perplexed about the term spirituality and have trouble understanding just what the term means and how it's important in recovery.
Early Guide to the 12 Steps
This little booklet, originally titled "Alcoholics Anonymous: An interpretation of our Twelve Steps," was widely used in the early days of A.A. in the Northwest USA.
This little booklet, originally titled "Alcoholics Anonymous: An interpretation of our Twelve Steps," was widely used in the early days of A.A. in the Northwest USA.
Taming Your Turbulant Past
A recovery book by Gayle Rosellini & Mark Worden is now free online.
A recovery book by Gayle Rosellini & Mark Worden is now free online.
The Original 6 Steps
The original six steps of Alcoholics Anonymous handwritten by Bill W., from The Jaywalker site.
The original six steps of Alcoholics Anonymous handwritten by Bill W., from The Jaywalker site.
Signs of a Spiritual Awakening
A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience.
A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience.
Sponsorship
What exactly is a "sponsor" in Alcoholics Anonymous? This article from the Primary Purpose Group explains the background of how the practice began.
What exactly is a "sponsor" in Alcoholics Anonymous? This article from the Primary Purpose Group explains the background of how the practice began.
Twelve Qualities of Sponsorship
I will be with you and "hang in there" with you so long as I continue to get even the slightest hint that you are still trying to grow.
I will be with you and "hang in there" with you so long as I continue to get even the slightest hint that you are still trying to grow.
Group Inventory
A printable form to use for an Alcoholics Anonymous group inventory, from The Jaywalker web site. In PDF format.
A printable form to use for an Alcoholics Anonymous group inventory, from The Jaywalker web site. In PDF format.
Achieving Excellence in Recovery
Now that you're sober and free to explore, grow, and develop, the first step to achieving excellence is admitting you are not powerless in your quest to be the best you can be.
Now that you're sober and free to explore, grow, and develop, the first step to achieving excellence is admitting you are not powerless in your quest to be the best you can be.
Sluggers Path
The SlugSystem is a new and easily understood description of the recovery process, designed to provide a focus to recovery and prevention efforts for professionals and the addict.
The SlugSystem is a new and easily understood description of the recovery process, designed to provide a focus to recovery and prevention efforts for professionals and the addict.