Section 3: Managing Cravings and Preventing Relapse
Build your own crisis plan
Decide in advance on your strongest triggers, the first method you'll apply, and who you'll turn to if you need to.
A crisis plan gives you a ready roadmap instead of having to think from scratch in a hard moment.
Fill in your plan
- My three strongest triggers: ________
- The first step I'll take when a craving hits: ________
- An option for changing my setting: ________
- Someone I can call or message: ________
- The sentence I'll remind myself of: ________
Keep it short
The simpler and more reachable your plan is, the higher the chance you'll actually use it during a crisis.
Key takeaways
A crisis plan doesn't erase the craving in advance; it makes clear what you'll do when it arrives.
This content is for general information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional about your own health.