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Allan Marlatt distinguishes between ''Urges'' and ''Cravings:''<blockquote>''Craving'' is defined within this theoretical framework as the degree of desire (incentive value) for the immediate positive outcomes one expects as function of engaging in the addictive behavior. IN this sense, craving refers to the subjective desire for immediate gratification (the Problem of Immediate Gratification [PIG] phenomenon). | Allan Marlatt distinguishes between ''Urges'' and ''Cravings:''<blockquote>''Craving'' is defined within this theoretical framework as the degree of desire (incentive value) for the immediate positive outcomes one expects as function of engaging in the addictive behavior. IN this sense, craving refers to the subjective desire for immediate gratification (the Problem of Immediate Gratification [PIG] phenomenon). | ||
| − | An ''urge'' is defined as an intention to engage in instrumental activity designed to gratify or satisfy craving (thus a distinction is made between craving as subjective motivation state and the urge as behavior intention that "translates" the craving state into a potential overt act of indulgence). IN the material to follow, we use the term urge as general catch-all phrase to represent positive outcome expectancies and craving experiences.<ref>Relapse Prevention p. 236. He then explains 5 sources that can cause cravings and urges. (For sexual urges, I'm sure it's a bit more complicated).</ref></blockquote> | + | An ''urge'' is defined as an intention to engage in instrumental activity designed to gratify or satisfy craving (thus a distinction is made between craving as subjective motivation state and the urge as behavior intention that "translates" the craving state into a potential overt act of indulgence). IN the material to follow, we use the term urge as general catch-all phrase to represent positive outcome expectancies and craving experiences.<ref>Relapse Prevention p. 236. He then explains 5 sources that can cause cravings and urges. (For sexual urges, I'm sure it's a bit more complicated).</ref></blockquote>In the SMART Recovery handbook it says:<blockquote>Triggers are the things that lead to cravings (I want to), which can lead to urges (I need to)<ref>SMART Recovery Handbook, ''what is a trigger.''</ref></blockquote> |
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Definition
Allan Marlatt distinguishes between Urges and Cravings:
Craving is defined within this theoretical framework as the degree of desire (incentive value) for the immediate positive outcomes one expects as function of engaging in the addictive behavior. IN this sense, craving refers to the subjective desire for immediate gratification (the Problem of Immediate Gratification [PIG] phenomenon). An urge is defined as an intention to engage in instrumental activity designed to gratify or satisfy craving (thus a distinction is made between craving as subjective motivation state and the urge as behavior intention that "translates" the craving state into a potential overt act of indulgence). IN the material to follow, we use the term urge as general catch-all phrase to represent positive outcome expectancies and craving experiences.[1]
In the SMART Recovery handbook it says:
Triggers are the things that lead to cravings (I want to), which can lead to urges (I need to)[2]