DO I HAVE TO?!
Adulting at its finest
Real Life Examples
Bonus
Riddles
100

Unless excused by program staff, this is required every treatment day.

 What is mandatory attendance?

100

If you're sick or unable to attend, you should do this instead of just not showing up.

What is call the program and notify staff?

100

You arrive 20 minutes late with coffee, interrupt group, and immediately start telling everyone about your weekend.

What is not appropriate group participation?

100

Without using words, act out one healthy coping skill.

SOMEBODY CALL BROADWAY NOW!

100

Why did the math book look sad?

Because it had too many problems.

200

This isn't a streaming series you binge once a week—it means connecting with people and resources between sessions.

What is community engagement and utilizing outside supports?

200

This personalized roadmap outlines your goals and guides your treatment.

What is your treatment plan?

200

You just started a new medication yesterday, your mood is shifting fast, something feels wrong,
Don’t stay quiet—speak up before too long 🚨

What is report changes to staff?

200

This matters more than being "perfect" in treatment.

What is effort and willingness to try?

200

Why did the cookie go to therapy?

Because it felt crumby.

300

If everyone follows this expectation, the only thing talking over you will be your inner monologue.

What is "one person speaks at a time"?

300

This behavior includes harassment, slurs, or intimidation leads to immediate discharge.

What is disrespectful or threatening behavior?

300

You've been practicing coping skills every day and notice you're reacting differently to stress.

What is making progress in recovery?

300

Recovery isn't about never struggling—it's about continuing to do this.

What are healthy coping skills and resilience?

300

Why don't skeletons fight each other?

They don't have the guts.

400

Every treatment day, you should arrive in this condition.

What is on time and ready to participate?

400

Break the rules, skip goals, don’t engage at all…
I’m the consequence waiting to call 📞  

What is administrative discharge?

400

You've met your goals and no longer need PHP-level care. Now what?

What is stepping down to a lower level of care with an aftercare plan?

400

You have a difficult day, but instead of giving up, you practice your coping skills and return to treatment the next day.

What is resilience?

400

What has hands but can't clap?

A clock.

500

I’m sneaky and illegal, you try to hide me well,
But if I’m found on site… farewell

What are drugs and alcohol?

500

This helps protect everyone's privacy during group discussions.

What is confidentiality?

500

Sorry, but Starbucks runs, dentist appointments, DMV visits, and "quick errands" don't belong during these hours.

What are PHP (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) and IOP (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) treatment hours?

500

The prize nobody wants to win after collecting seven absences.

What is discharge?

500

Why couldn't the bicycle stand up by itself?

Because it was two-tired.