Anger

Continuing with the explanation of the recovery slogan H.A.L.T.: "Don't get too Angry" warns of the risk of relapse in early recovery by allowing extreme emotions such as anger. Powerful affective states can trigger your habitual response to strong emotions, namely, to use your normal coping mechanism, drugs or alcohol. A recovering person needs to learn positive ways to handle feelings that are available though use of tools of recovery available by working the Twelve Steps with a trusted sponsor. The services of an addictions counselor can provide a solid supplement to Twelve Step programs.