What is a Craving and How Can I Get Through It?

Q&A, RecoveryBy Oceanfront Recovery

Addiction is powerful. We can put together some time sober, but inevitably the urge to pick up a drink or a drug strikes us. In early recovery, this is a constant source of anxiety, agitation, and worry. We must remember that cravings are temporary. If we can get through the moment of obsession without drinking…

Three Effective Ways to Get Through a Craving

Addiction Treatment, Drug AbuseBy Oceanfront Recovery

Cravings for drugs and alcohol are entirely normal in the early stages of recovery. We have yet to go through the work of our recovery program and do not have a strong defense against the first drink or drug. As we progress in our recovery, we will develop healthy coping mechanisms and achieve a state…