Twelve-Step slang's definitions

program people

Persons who are members of Twelve-Step groups (programs), e.g., AA, NA, CA, MA, SA, SLA, OA, CODA, and PA.

Bill hangs out only with program people since he got sober.

by Twelve-Step slang October 24, 2004

slip

A relapse on alcohol or drugs, usually short in duration with minimal harm done. Contrasted with doing some homework.

"Oh, it just was a little slip, but now I'm going to meetings everyday and working a strong program."

by Twelve-Step slang November 7, 2004

Friend of Bill W.

A member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and therefore (usually) a recovering alcoholic. Derived from the name of Bill Wilson (Bill W.), one of the founding members of AA.

If you are at an airport and have a temptation to head to one of the bars, instead have "Bill W." paged, as code for your need for someone from the program come have a "meeting" with you.

by Twelve-Step slang October 24, 2004

Club Betty

The Betty Ford Center (BFC). A very comfortable drug and alcohol rehab in Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs area), California. Term used by current and former (alumini) patients of the center.

"While getting clean at Club Betty, I took in sun on my patio with the mountain view, hung out at the pool, and worked out with the personal trainer."

by Twelve-Step slang November 10, 2004