The first thing many people in recovery want to know is “How will I deal with urges and cravings?” Many people who have an addictive behavior problem whether it is drug use, alcohol abuse or overeating says that it is the relentless craving that fuels ongoing addictive behavior. The most difficult for people when changing a bad habit is coping with the relentless urges. Having to deal with urges and cravings are a normal part of live. We experience both in varying degrees every day. 
Read on for five practical ideas on how to cope with urges and cravings after you have decided to abstain from drugs and alcohol.
In the following article by Randy Lindel, he explains in detail the latest tricks to deal with urges and cravings.
5 Ways to Deal with Urges and Cravings
Everyone who’s engaged in addictive behavior will experience uncomfortable cravings (“I want it badly”) and urges (“I have to do it now”). They are normal. And fortunately, they always pass with time. At the outset of recovery, they can be pretty intense, but each one will subside if you can wait it out and have a plan for relapse prevention. Cravings and urges will decrease in strength and frequency over time. You can make this happen by adopting some coping strategies that work best for you. See full post here:
I hope some of these ideas for addiction recovery help you to find ways to say no to your urges and cravings.
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