RGV Road to Recovery IA
RGV Teen 12-Step Relapse Prevention
RGV ROAD TO RECOVERY
TEEN 12-STEP
RELAPSE PREVENTION COURSE
Christ-Centered. Teen-Focused. Freedom-Driven.
12 Lessons • Guided Worksheets • Relapse-Prevention Tools
Steve Eisenhauer
RGV Road to Recovery IA
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Copyright © 2026 Steve Eisenhauer. All rights reserved.
RGV Road to Recovery IA is granted continuing permission to reproduce, distribute, display, and use this material within its own recovery, church, community, mentoring, and educational programs. All other individuals and organizations must obtain prior written permission from the copyright holder before reproducing, adapting, distributing, storing, or transmitting any part of this book, except for brief quotations permitted by law.
This manuscript is adapted and expanded from the RGV Road to Recovery — Teen 12-Step Relapse Prevention Course. Step and Tradition themes use original Christ-centered educational language. This publication is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc., or another Twelve Step fellowship.
Author: Steve Eisenhauer
Program: RGV Road to Recovery IA — Receive God’s Vision
Website: https://rgvroadtorecovery.org
ISBN: [INSERT ISBN HERE]
Edition: First Edition, 2026
Scripture thoughts are original paraphrases or summaries unless a translation is identified. Read each passage in your preferred Bible translation.
READ THIS FIRST
Safety, Medical Care & Mandatory Reporting
| IMMEDIATE DANGER If someone may have overdosed, cannot stay awake, has trouble breathing, has a seizure, may hurt themselves or another person, or faces immediate danger, call 911 now. Do not leave the person alone. |
This curriculum provides education, spiritual support, reflection, and planning. It is not diagnosis, medical care, detoxification, psychotherapy, or a substitute for licensed treatment. Never change prescribed medication without the prescriber. Withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines, and some other substances can be dangerous; seek professional guidance.
Teens should complete trauma, confession, and amends work with an approved responsible adult. Group leaders must follow child-safety and mandatory-reporting laws and policies. Confidentiality cannot override immediate danger or a duty to report abuse, neglect, exploitation, or risk.
United States: call or text 988 for crisis support; visit FindTreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for treatment referral; call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 for possible poisoning. Information verified September 2, 2026.
A NOTE TO THE TEEN READER
You are more than the worst thing that happened—or the worst choice you made.
Recovery is not about becoming fake or perfect. It is about becoming honest, safe, connected, teachable, and free. You may begin confident, angry, exhausted, uncertain, or only willing to try because someone asked. Start where you are.
Each lesson pairs a Step focus—what needs to change in me—with a Tradition focus—how we protect a healthy community. Personal change needs safe relationships, and healthy groups need responsibility and grace.
Do not rush the writing. You may pause, ask for help, and return. The goal is to recognize risk early, build a reliable plan, and keep walking with Christ and safe people.
| ONE PROMISE A craving, mistake, relapse, or painful feeling does not get the final word. Tell someone, return to the plan, and take the next safe step. |
COURSE GUIDE
How to Use This Book
1. Meet with an approved mentor, counselor, pastor, parent, guardian, or recovery leader.
2. Read one lesson at a time and look up the Scripture references.
3. Complete the prevention pages honestly; mark warning signs already present.
4. Answer the quiz, then review missed items. A score measures understanding, not worth.
5. Complete the assignment and seven-day plan, sharing identified parts with a mentor.
6. If trauma, abuse, self-harm, overdose, or danger appears, stop and involve a qualified adult.
7. Return to earlier tools whenever risk rises. Recovery requires repeated practice.
| SUGGESTED RHYTHM One lesson each week: 45–60 minutes teaching and discussion, 20–30 minutes workbook practice, and brief daily follow-through. |
MY RECOVERY TEAM
People I can contact before risk becomes a crisis
| Role | Name | Best contact | When I will call |
| Parent / Guardian | |||
| Mentor / Sponsor | |||
| Counselor / Clinician | |||
| Pastor / Youth Leader | |||
| Recovery Peer | |||
| Emergency Contact |
My first call when warning signs appear:
Adult helping control access to substances, devices, money, transportation, or risky contacts:
PERSONAL BASELINE
Where I am starting
What does freedom mean to me?
What substance or behavior creates greatest risk?
What usually happens before I return to the old pattern?
What consequences concern me most?
What strength has God placed in me?
What do I hope will change after 12 lessons?
CONTENTS
The 12-lesson journey
Lesson 1: Admitting I Need God & Walking in Unity
Lesson 2: Believing God Can Restore Me & Following His Authority
Lesson 3: Surrendering to Christ & Welcoming Everyone Seeking Freedom
Lesson 4: Honest Self-Examination & Personal Responsibility
Lesson 5: Confession & Carrying the Message
Lesson 6: Becoming Ready for Change & Staying Focused
Lesson 7: Asking God to Remove My Defects & Taking Responsibility
Lesson 8: Making a List of People I Hurt & Serving Without Expectation
Lesson 9: Making Amends Wisely & Following God-Led Structure
Lesson 10: Daily Inventory & Staying Focused on God’s Truth
Lesson 11: Prayer, Scripture & God’s Presence
Lesson 12: Living on Mission & Walking in Humility
Appendix A: Emergency Recovery Plan
Appendix B: 15-Minute Craving Response
Appendix C: Trigger & Warning-Sign Map
Appendix D: 30-Day Freedom Plan
Appendix E: Mentor / Facilitator Guide
Appendix F: Quiz Answer Key
Certificate of Completion
Book Companion Resources
Planning tools and mentor/facilitator guidance are optional resources outside graded lessons.
Appendices A–F — Planning Tools, Mentor Guide and Answer Key
APPENDIX A
My Emergency Recovery Plan
Complete with a responsible adult.
| EMERGENCY RULE For overdose, immediate danger, self-harm, violence, or medical emergency, call 911. Call or text 988 for crisis support in the United States. Do not manage an emergency alone. |
My strongest urgent-risk signs
First adult and contact method
Safe place I can go
Access that must be controlled
What another person should do while help comes
☐ My responsible adult has a copy.
☐ Emergency numbers are saved or posted.
APPENDIX B
15-Minute Craving Response
Delay action, reduce access, and connect with help.
0–2 minutes Name the craving. Move away from access and risky people.
2–5 minutes Call a safe person: “I am at risk and need help now.”
5–8 minutes Breathe slowly, ground your feet, and name five things you see.
8–12 minutes Use a pre-approved redirect activity in a safe place.
12–15 minutes Rate risk again. If still high, escalate to an adult, clinician, crisis line, or emergency care.
My three pre-approved redirect actions:
What I will say when contacting help:
APPENDIX C
Trigger & Warning-Sign Map
| Trigger / situation | Thought or feeling | Early warning sign | Protective response |
When two warning signs appear together, I will:
APPENDIX D
30-Day Freedom Plan
Choose small actions you can repeat. Review this plan weekly with a mentor or responsible adult.
Connection: Who will I contact and how often?
Faith: What prayer and Scripture rhythm?
Treatment: Which appointments, medications, or professional directions?
Access: What substances, apps, money, transportation, or contacts must be controlled?
Body: What sleep, food, movement, and health routines?
School / Work: What responsibility will I rebuild?
Service: What safe, bounded act of service?
APPENDIX D
Weekly Review for the 30-Day Plan
Week 1
One win:
One warning sign:
One change for next week:
One person I contacted:
Week 2
One win:
One warning sign:
One change for next week:
One person I contacted:
Week 3
One win:
One warning sign:
One change for next week:
One person I contacted:
Week 4
One win:
One warning sign:
One change for next week:
One person I contacted:
APPENDIX E
Mentor / Facilitator Guide
Create a safe, structured learning environment. Do not force disclosure or act beyond your training. Adapt discussion time while protecting lesson purpose and individual dignity.
Before the course
☐ Confirm child-safety, consent, emergency, medication, transportation, and reporting procedures.
☐ Identify qualified professionals for referrals.
☐ Explain confidentiality limits plainly.
☐ Ensure each teen can request a private safety conversation.
☐ Follow organizational rules for adult-youth contact.
During each lesson
☐ Open with check-in and safety reminder.
☐ Teach without forcing substance or trauma disclosure.
☐ Use scenarios before personal sharing.
☐ Identify one warning sign and protective action.
☐ Use quizzes for learning, never shame.
☐ End with one action and support contact.
| ESCALATE IMMEDIATELY Follow emergency and reporting procedures for overdose, danger, suicidal or violent intent, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or inability to stay safe. |
APPENDIX E
Suggested 60-Minute Session Plan
| Time | Activity | Emphasis |
| 0–5 | Welcome, prayer, safety check | Dignity and confidentiality limits |
| 5–15 | Review weekly plan | Progress and return after setbacks |
| 15–30 | Core teaching | Step, Tradition, Scripture |
| 30–42 | Scenario discussion | Practice without forced disclosure |
| 42–50 | Prevention tool | Trigger, sign, response |
| 50–56 | Quiz review | Understanding |
| 56–60 | Plan and closing prayer | One action and support contact |
Group agreements
☐ One person speaks at a time.
☐ No ridicule, threats, glamorizing use, or instructions for obtaining substances.
☐ Share your own experience; do not expose another person.
☐ Adults act when safety or law requires it.
☐ Anyone may pass and request private support.
APPENDIX F
Quiz Answer Key
Lesson 1: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-C
Lesson 2: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B
Lesson 3: 1-B, 2-C, 3-B, 4-C
Lesson 4: 1-B, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A
Lesson 5: 1-B, 2-A, 3-B, 4-A
Lesson 6: 1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-B
Lesson 7: 1-B, 2-B, 3-A, 4-B
Lesson 8: 1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-B
Lesson 9: 1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-B
Lesson 10: 1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-B
Lesson 11: 1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-C
Lesson 12: 1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-A
| REVIEW METHOD For a missed item, return to the lesson and explain the correct answer in one sentence. Understanding and application matter more than score. |
COURSE COMPLETION
My Freedom Mission Statement
Write a final purpose statement that is honest, specific, humble, and safe.
What God is freeing me from:
What God is forming in me:
How I will protect my recovery:
How I hope to encourage others:
The Scripture that will guide my mission:
CERTIFICATE
Certificate of Completion
This certifies that
has completed the
RGV ROAD TO RECOVERY
TEEN 12-STEP RELAPSE PREVENTION COURSE
and has prepared a continuing plan for Christ-centered freedom.
| Participant signature / date | Mentor or facilitator signature / date |