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Managing Urges

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How can I manage and resist my urges?

Everyone has urges, but when you stop using drugs, those urges can be powerful and...

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What should I do when I feel an urge coming on?

When you feel an urge coming on, don’t fight it — ride it. Urge surfing is a mindful...

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What are some things to remember when “surfing” an urge?

Surfing the urge is a technique that allows you to acknowledge the urge and manage...

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What cycle leads up to feeling urges?

There is a cycle of thinking attached to urges. By understanding that cycle and recognizing...

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How are triggers related to urges?

Triggers and urges are standard terms used in the recovery process. Understanding what...

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Understanding Cravings and Urges

Cravings and urges are often used interchangeably but they describe different sensations. There is...

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How are fantasies related to urges?

Fantasies are your mind imagining what might happen if you do something like using a drug. When...

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When does an urge actually occur in the urge cycle?

Urges are feelings we can’t always avoid. Instead of trying to eliminate urges, let’s...

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How is distorted thinking related to urges?

Cognitive distortion is thinking that convinces you of things that aren't true and reinforces negative...

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How is planning related to urges?

With drug use, intense urges seemingly come out of nowhere. However, it's possible to respond to urges...

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What is a high-risk situation in relation to urges?

A high-risk situation can make it difficult to say no to drug use.  For example, if you have a...

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How should you evaluate use after deciding to use?

Regardless of why you gave in to the urge to use, an evaluation is critical. Performing an evaluation...

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Effective Strategies to Fight Urges

Urges are something everyone has once in a while. While you can't control the thoughts that pop...

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What is a trigger journal?

A trigger journal is a way to write down your thoughts about people, places, situations, and/or things

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