ADC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What was a primary influence in anonymity of alcoholics anonymous? - Answer- Protection from Media but also supports the spiritual influence of anonymity. AA is mandatory for some treatment modalities. How can this create a problem? - Answer- It is based upon traditions that new members must be willing to comply to. Unwilling members can be a disturbance. What is the Minnesota Model? - Answer- Adaptation of the 12 step model. Used to treat drugs and alcohol. It involves a continuum of care. How has the Minnesota Model evolved? - Answer- Became highly structured to include multiple types of treatment. I.e. detox, psychological assess, group and individual meetings. Group was meant to be residential and last up to 60 days. What is the Hazelton Foundation? - Answer- Adaptation of 12 step model. 21 day version..then 28. Very intensive multidisciplinary treatment program. Discuss the concept of God in AA - Answer- was based upon the Oxford group originally 6 steps. when incorporating a spiritual side there was debate about how to do this, Christian etc. They resolved on Higher Power as it is understood. Discuss the 12 steps. - Answer- 1. Admit powerless 2. Faith in Greater Power 3. Turn life over to God 4. Fearless moral inventory 5. Admit wrongdoings 6. Ask God to remove character flaws 7. Ask God to remove shortcomings 8. List of wronged individuals 9. Make emends of those we have wronged 10. Personal inventory 11. Seeking of God through prayer 12. Pass on a spiritual awakening to others Guiding principles of Alcoholics Anonymous - Answer- 1. Unity of Org is utmost importance 2. God is the ultimate authority 3. only c