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"If clients are able to resist cravings and urges for the first few minutes, it is likely that they can successfully avoid using alcohol or other drugs. Explain that in doing so, it is helpful to begin by acknowledging when they are experiencing a craving or urge. One way to do this is to vocalize that they are having a craving/urge. For example, a client might say aloud, “I am really craving a drink right now.” Then, it is important for the client to address any maladaptive thoughts that may accompany the craving/urge."<ref>''Velasquez, Mary M. Group Treatment for Substance Abuse, Second Edition (Page 207). The Guilford Press. Kindle Edition.'' </ref> | "If clients are able to resist cravings and urges for the first few minutes, it is likely that they can successfully avoid using alcohol or other drugs. Explain that in doing so, it is helpful to begin by acknowledging when they are experiencing a craving or urge. One way to do this is to vocalize that they are having a craving/urge. For example, a client might say aloud, “I am really craving a drink right now.” Then, it is important for the client to address any maladaptive thoughts that may accompany the craving/urge."<ref>''Velasquez, Mary M. Group Treatment for Substance Abuse, Second Edition (Page 207). The Guilford Press. Kindle Edition.'' </ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:38, 7 December 2020
"If clients are able to resist cravings and urges for the first few minutes, it is likely that they can successfully avoid using alcohol or other drugs. Explain that in doing so, it is helpful to begin by acknowledging when they are experiencing a craving or urge. One way to do this is to vocalize that they are having a craving/urge. For example, a client might say aloud, “I am really craving a drink right now.” Then, it is important for the client to address any maladaptive thoughts that may accompany the craving/urge."[1]
- ↑ Velasquez, Mary M. Group Treatment for Substance Abuse, Second Edition (Page 207). The Guilford Press. Kindle Edition.