Others report that this list can be useful in preventing further relapses:

Will acting on this temptation bring me long-term satisfaction or instant gratification? What will be the end result if I act on this temptation? If I choose to act on this temptation will it make my life better or worse? Do I take 100% responsibility for my own actions or do I blame others and make excuses? Can the addicted part of my brain force me to act out against my will? Is there a part of me that wants to walk away from this? Can I choose to follow that part that wants to walk away? Is there a feeling of peace that will come to me if I walk away? Would I feel better about myself tomorrow if I didn’t act out today? Will I honor the rational part of my brain that is encouraging me to walk away from this temptation?

One can positively direct one’s mind by learning to ask the right questions.