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Program Tripping

Program Tripping refers to a toxic dynamic within Alcoholics Anonymous, where there is a coercive culture that pressures members to conform to rigid interpretations of the program. This phenomenon often manifests in the following ways:

Coercive Conformity: Members may feel obligated to strictly adhere to the 12 steps and the group's expectations, with little room for personal interpretation or individual journey. Those who deviate from these norms may face social ostracism.

Harassment and Intimidation: Individuals expressing doubts or differing views may experience aggressive questioning or criticism, creating an environment of fear that discourages open sharing and vulnerability.

Escalation of Conflict: In extreme cases, members may resort to threatening behavior, including calling law enforcement on others in attempts to have them arrested or removed from the group. This escalation is deeply concerning and can create a hostile atmosphere that undermines the principles of support and compassion.

Social Consequences: Members who do not conform may face negative repercussions, such as isolation, bullying, or being targeted for public confrontation, which can severely impact their willingness to engage with the recovery process.

Impact on Recovery: Rather than fostering a safe and supportive environment, Program Tripping can lead to increased anxiety, reluctance to seek help, and ultimately, a detrimental effect on a member’s recovery journey.
Toxic people in AA program sometimes start Program Tripping on newcomers
by Puma city March 8, 2025
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degradation trip

Coined by artist Jerry Cantrell on his sophomore album under the same name, a Degradation Trip is often interpreted as a reverse victory lap. Instead of looking back on what you have done with pride, it is more akin to wallowing in your own regret as a way to punish yourself into doing better in the future.
In the case of Jerry Cantrell, it comes as a looking back at his time in the band Alice In Chains before the tragic death of lead singer Layne Staley. What he would have done different, and what he would have said different, and looking at his own life to reflect on if he is going down the same path.
Guy 1: "Hey man, you alright?"
Guy 2: "Yeah, just kind of reflecting on mistakes. A Degradation Trip if you will."
by Alchemist657 March 13, 2025
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Trip Jittin

Reverse of jit trippin. It can be used anywhere you want. Even in the most worst possible situation like a funeral
EX 1:
Person 1.Hello My guy!
Person 2.Ooo boy looking fresh
Person 3. NAHHH TRIP JITTIN
EX 2:
Person 1:My dad died
Person 2: I'm sorry for your loss
Person 1:He died out of butt cancer
Person 2:NAAHHHHHH TRIP JITTINNN
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Trip Lang

Trip Lang (English: Just For Fun) is a song by Filipino rapper and songwriter Shehyee from his 2013 eponymous album, and his first released single from the album. The song features Filipina actress and entertainer Sam Pinto singing the hook. It was released on 23 April 2013. The track was on a massive success locally in the Philippines hitting number one on several charts in the country. It was released on iTunes in April 2013.1
Trip Lang was a good song
by Taeman June 5, 2024
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tripped and tapped

when the infuriated oversoul goes to the unders and does something that isn’t rainbows and butterflies and then the terrestrial version a couple millennia later trips on lsd25 and looks in the mirror just to find out he gets tapped into psychosis by some dust on a door
dammit again jośe i got tripped and tapped into psychosis again
by drew3 June 11, 2024
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Trip

a dude with an extreme fear of melons
"I am an artist Trip, fuck you!" - Grace (facade)
by marina stan June 14, 2024
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