Cravings
What to do when you crave a drink right now: 7 quick steps
A short, practical checklist for the next ten minutes of a strong alcohol craving: delay, breathe, move, reach out, and change the scene.
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Techniques for riding out alcohol cravings: urge surfing, breathing and what to do in the next ten minutes.
A short, practical checklist for the next ten minutes of a strong alcohol craving: delay, breathe, move, reach out, and change the scene.
Urge surfing treats a craving like a wave that rises, peaks and passes. Learn the steps, why it works, and how to practise it tonight.
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