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H.A.L.T., S.A.F.E., F.I.N.E. and M.S.G.-B.

The emotions of addiction are danger signs or triggers to relapse or addictive behaviour.

Enhance your recovery by keeping one or more of these acronyms in mind.

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H.A.L.T.

It is a danger sign when we are feeling

Hungry,

Angry,

Lonely, or

Tired.

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S.A.F.E

It is also dangerous when we are

Secretive, involved in anything

Abusive (to ourselves or others), out of touch with our

Feelings, or feeling

Empty.

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F.I.N.E.

It is dangerous when we are

Frustrated, or feeling

Insecure, or acting

Neurotically, or

Emotionally.

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M.S.G.-B.

Four simple emotions tell us we are in danger

Mad (anger)

Sad (depression)

Glad (over elated)

Bad (wanting to do something bad)

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These signs warn us that we are heading for (or are already in) our addictive behavior.

One or all of these acronyms can be kept in mind to do spot inventories as the day progresses.

See also

• Alcoholism and Fear
• What’s Your Emotional IQ?
• Internet Addiction