Feeling hungry, lonely, tired, bored, scared, or angry. Feeling very happy or joyful - like you want to celebrate. Thinking you can use and suffer no harmful consequences. Using prescription drugs for physical pain or injury. Urges to drink or use again are a natural part of trying to quit.
Cravings can be scary, seem to come from nowhere, and feel over-whelming.
When you have an urge to use, there are many steps you can take to get past the urge. Leave or change the situation immediately. Leave the house or party. Go somewhere else. Do something else you like to do without drugs or alcohol.