Cravings are when you feel a strong urge or desire to use a drug. People are likely to get cravings when they attempt to cut down or stop using. Cravings are normal and will pass on their own if you allow them to – fighting, suppressing, or giving attention often makes them bigger. There are many different techniques to help you manage the urges.
How could it be helpful?
If someone wants to reduce their drug use or stop using altogether, managing cravings is important for achieving these goals. Cravings are very common and normal to experience, even many years after quitting a drug, so it’s important to have strategies to deal with them when they come up.
How to access?
There are many different techniques to do this. Most of these you can do by yourself, but it can also be helpful to do them together with a supportive person or professional. Grounding techniques can also be used for cravings.
See here for a breakdown of different techniques a person can use and here to find a professional you can talk to.