You’ve been sober for a while, and you’re feeling good. But then one day you smell alcohol or see it in a store and suddenly feel like you want to drink it. You may think that nothing will help, but there are many things that you can do to avoid going back to your old ways. Here are some tips on how to overcome drug and alcohol craving:

Don’t tell yourself to stop feeling cravings

• If you experience a craving, don’t tell yourself to stop feeling it. Craving is a normal part of recovery and it’s actually a sign that you are healing.
• Don’t feel bad about having cravings. They can be harmful if they lead you to use drugs or alcohol again, but otherwise they’re not something you need to fight against—instead, try using the craving as an indication that your treatment plan is working!
• Finally, don’t think of cravings as just something that happens when we drink or use drugs; they can also happen after we stop using them. 

Don’t tell yourself that you are going crazy

• Don’t tell yourself that you are going crazy.
• Remember, you are not alone. Many people experience cravings when they have been sober for a long time. If a person has been using drugs or alcohol for years, it is normal for them to feel anxious or depressed after giving up their addiction.
• Cravings are a sign that you are healing and growing stronger. You may feel like giving in when these emotions come up, but don’t give in! This will only make things worse for yourself and those around you if it causes relapse into drug use or alcoholism once again.

Conclusion

Remember that you are not alone, and you can fight back against drug and alcohol cravings at Sunrise Native Recovery. You can do this by distracting yourself with other activities, talking to someone who cares about you, or just learning more about why it is so hard to quit in the first place!