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What are the three Rs?
What are the three Rs?
Who is the founder of Oxford House?
Who is the founder of Oxford House?
Paul Malloy
In what year was Oxford founded?
In what year was Oxford founded?
1975
What is one reason Oxford was created?
What is one reason Oxford was created?
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What encouraged the expansion of Oxford?
What encouraged the expansion of Oxford?
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The three requirements for living in an Oxford House include willingness to stay sober, pay EES, and not engage in ______ behavior.
The three requirements for living in an Oxford House include willingness to stay sober, pay EES, and not engage in ______ behavior.
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Which of the following are requirements for an Oxford House? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are requirements for an Oxford House? (Select all that apply)
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No one is asked to leave an Oxford House except for violation of the three mandatory rules.
No one is asked to leave an Oxford House except for violation of the three mandatory rules.
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What is the primary purpose of Oxford tradition 1?
What is the primary purpose of Oxford tradition 1?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 core principles?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 core principles?
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What are the stages of an Oxford House?
What are the stages of an Oxford House?
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Study Notes
Oxford House Overview
- The three Rs: Responsibility, Recovery, and Replication.
- Founded by Paul Malloy in 1975 to provide long-term sober living solutions.
- Originated from the need for supportive environments for individuals in recovery.
Oxford House Structure
- Officials include President, Secretary, Treasurer, Comptroller, Chore Coordinator, and Shopper.
- Governance is democratic, allowing residents to participate in decision-making.
- Financially self-supporting with no professional staff, relying on member contributions.
Living Requirements
- Residents must remain sober, pay their share of expenses (EES), and maintain a non-disruptive presence.
- Key requirements for house operation: democratic governance, self-support, and zero tolerance for substance use.
Charter Development
- Charters require:
- Names of members
- Length of sobriety for each member
- Leasing plans for housing
- Number of anticipated beds
- Cost per member
Oxford House Traditions
- Tradition 1: Ensures housing for those seeking sobriety without causing community disruption.
- Tradition 2: Governed democratically, empowering residents.
- Tradition 3: Residents can only be asked to leave for violations of three mandatory rules.
- Tradition 4: Active participation in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is encouraged.
- Tradition 5: Emphasizes autonomy in house management.
- Tradition 6: Financially self-supporting without reliance on external funding.
- Tradition 7: Operates in a non-professional manner.
- Tradition 8: Focuses on public education rather than alcohol or drug promotion.
- Tradition 9: Successful exits lead to associate memberships.
Stages of Growth
- Houses progress through four stages: survival, stable, successful, and significant.
Core Principles
- Five core principles underpinning Oxford House: recovery, responsibility, accountability, communication, and unity/fun.
Expansion Influences
- The Anti Drug Abuse Act of 1988 significantly encouraged the expansion of the Oxford House model.
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Test your knowledge about the key principles and roles within the Oxford House community. This quiz covers essential terms such as the three Rs, the roles of house officers, and the requirements for residency. Perfect for anyone studying or involved in recovery programs.
