Verity Treatment Center LLC Trigger Intensity Scale 0 - Calm: no real pull. 1 - Mild: noticeable, easy to redirect. 2 - Light: distracting, needs attention. 3 - Moderate: hard to ignore, use a plan. 4 - Strong: likely to affect choices. 5 - Urgent: get support now. Use the number that matches the moment, not the number you wish it were.