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
mugGet the Program Trippingmug.

entitlement program

it’s basically something that we pay for through taxes that certain people can qualify for the money
can i have my points for my answer on the frq about entitlement programs
by rhfbdjsirnfh January 28, 2022
mugGet the entitlement programmug.

Delayed Entry Program

A male in their 30's (or older) who lives with their parents and has never lived independently. They are content with having a job that has little to no responsibility and doesn't require a background check or drug tests. They are not sure how to attract a female, save money for the future to buy or rent their own place, nor save for their retirement. Often referred to as Peter Pan Syndrome. Ambitions tend to focus on becoming a social media influencer without any plan for how to do that. They have entered the Delayed Entry Program for adults.
Ted is in his 30's, lives at home and works part-time at a local store. He is not sure how to set goals such as move out on his own or advance in his career. He has entered the delayed entry program (for adults)
by NorwoodNative January 1, 2025
mugGet the Delayed Entry Programmug.

Kerbal Space Program

(kerh-ball sphace prho-ghr-ham)
"The greatest space disaster simulator to ever hit virtual store shelves." -Martincitopants
It's true, it's better than the sequel.
FOR NOW.
Stop bashing KSP2, be patient.
1- "Bro I just bought Kerbal Space Program!"
2- "Yooo! Make sure install some mods for auto strut tho."
mugGet the Kerbal Space Programmug.

Mobile Programming

The art of creating applications for mobile devices, which can seem straightforward but often leads to confusion and frustration—especially for those who score an F, like I did, when faced with the intricacies of different platforms and coding languages.
Mobile Programming sounded fun until I got an F in the course; it turns out that juggling APIs, frameworks, and debugging is a lot harder than it seems!
by Emotional Cruiser September 1, 2025
mugGet the Mobile Programmingmug.

welfare program

A program that your hard earned money pays for whether you like it or not that was intentionally used to help people get out of debt, but instead just encourages them to stay poor, or continue to do what made them poor.
tim: I just signed up for the welfare program

fred: Welfare? wasn't that made up to encourage you to not work?

tim: It's supposed to help people like me pay for living, now let's celebrate and smoke weed I bought with the check I received from welfare.
by TornadoGordo June 22, 2017
mugGet the welfare programmug.

Share this definition