How to Beat Cravings for Heroin

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How to beat cravings for heroin and other drugs:

By Jorge (George) Fernandez

Cravings for heroin will come and go, but they won’t go away by themselves – not without a fight. But there are some things that you can do now to beat those cravings and stay clean for good.

If you quit this drug with Suboxone, then it shouldn’t be that difficult to keep cravings down. And if you quit with the help of methadone then under normal circumstances you shouldn’t have any cravings at all. But if you did it cold turkey or warm turkey as well, then the cravings for heroin are going to come and go for the first few days, weeks, and months. But no matter how strong those cravings are, you my friend are stronger than that.

You can beat this drug once and for all. Yes, you can quit heroin and stay clean for good, with or without treatment. Because no matter how you look at it, it’s you who’s going to beat those cravings and stay clean for good. It’s you who’s going to grind your teeth and force yourself to stay clean. You are your greatest resource. You are your greatest tool. And if you really want it, then you can do it. You can quit this drug, once and for all.

Battle your thoughts:

The first thing you need to do when those cravings start coming on is to start battling your thoughts right away.

The minute those cravings come, you need to start telling yourself aloud, “No no, no”, and then push those thoughts out of your mind right away. The minute those thoughts of using heroin come into your mind you have to tell yourself and tell your mind to “be quiet, don’t think about those things”, and then push those thoughts out right away.

You may have to repeat this over and over again until those thoughts are gone and out of your mind for good, or at least for the time being. If you’re able to remain calm, then great. Relax and just sit still until the cravings go away. But if those cravings keep coming on strong then you need to force yourself to take action and do something to deter yourself right away.

No one can do it for you. You have to do it yourself. You have to make yourself take action right away. And any kind of "I can do it" attitude is positive and will help greatly as well, (as long as it's kept in a balance). In other words, don't get too proud of yourself; for self-pride is mans' greatest foe. And life tends to resist the proud, but shows mercy to those who become and remain humble. But you can use whatever will power you have left to help you resist the urge to use. And any positive technique will help as long as it's empowering and not self destructive. Be strong, and stay in the battle.

Take a replacement drug:

The first strategy that most people use to counteract cravings for heroin is to substitute the heroin with a non-opiate, replacement drug.

Valerian Root capsules for example are like natures natural Valium. It's an herbal supplement used to relieve anxiety and restlessness as well. Valerian Root and Valiums tend to affect the brain in a similar manner, binding to the same receptors in the brain and having similar effects to those of Valiums. You can buy a bottle of Valerian Root capsules real cheap at your local Walmart, Vitamin Shoppe, GNC or most any local pharmacy. Keep them on your person, in your room or somewhere nearby.

And when you get those cravings for getting high then take 2 Valerian Root capsules (or more) and you can begin to feel more calm and less anxious within minutes.

Kava Kava is another herbal supplement which helps to reduce cravings, anxiety, and relax muscle tension. Kava Kava is also known to produce analgesic effects as well. The South Pacific herb has been described by researchers as hypnotic and sedative. And some users prefer Kava Kava over Valerian Root due to its’ calming and sedative effects. Kava Kava comes in the form of capsules and tea as well.

Kratom is a leaf of a tree which is used as a natural means to minimize opiate withdrawals, but it can also be used to reduce cravings for heroin and opiate drugs as well. Red-Vein Kratom for example is known to produce a relaxing and euphoric effect. It can be mixed with juice or prepared as a tea, and can be taken in the form of capsules as well. It is sold in the form of leaves, crushed leaves, herbal capsules and in fine herbal powder. (Fine Kratom powder is preferred). Once a person consumes kratom, cravings for heroin and opiate drugs are reduced within 20 to 30 minutes or less.

GABA Gamma (Aminobutyric Acid) supports a relaxed state of mind and may promote healthy sleep. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a major neurotransmitter widely distributed throughout the central nervous system (CNS). It’s the most important and widespread inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. GABA helps to reduce restlessness, spasmodic movements, irritability and anxiety. GABA is also utilized by the brain to create tranquility and calmness through the brain’s metabolic processes.

Taking Vitamin B can also help to relieve cravings. Many of the B vitamins including B6 (Pyridoxine), B1 (Thiamine), and B3 (Niacinamide) are excellent vitamin supplements for reducing anxiety which comes along with cravings. B vitamins help to stabilize the body’s lactate levels which are responsible for various anxiety attacks as well.

And there are other supplements which can help to relieve cravings as well; such as Passion Flower, Hops, 5-HTP and more. Taking a replacement drug will help to calm you down and reduce cravings as well. And if that’s not enough to keep you calm then move on to the next thing on the list.

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Kratom can help to minimize withdrawals to a great degree and help you beat those cravings as well. And when used correctly, it can help you to quit heroin and stay clean for good. Then from there, it's just a matter of time and recovery and rebuilding your health. You can do it.

Eat some chocolate:

When those cravings come on strong, you can go out and take a walk to the corner store and buy some chocolate – real chocolate, like a Hershey's all chocolate bar for example, but without all the other stuff. In other words, don’t buy Hershey’s Cookies-n-Cream or the Hershey’s with Almonds; just get the Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bar or any whole chocolate bar.

Believe it or not, eating chocolate has several benefits and is very enjoyable as well. For example, the magnesium in the chocolate helps to restore the overall balance of the body’s’ magnesium levels and as a result can help to reduce stress and anxiety within the mind, and the body.

When you're going through stress, the body tends to deplete your magnesium supply which creates an imbalance of the body's biochemistry which in turn causes more stress and anxiety, and anxiety leads to cravings. But a good old Hershey's bar or dark chocolate bar can restore and balance magnesium levels to reduce stress and anxiety and help you to feel good. It feels good to eat chocolate and satisfying as well. Also, chocolate has a compound known as "Anandamide" which has a direct stress reducing effect on the body. This same compound is also called the 'bliss chemical' and works towards binding to certain receptors inside the brain to promote relaxation. Chocolate also contains enzyme inhibitors that reduce the ability of the body to metabolize Anandamide, and this prolongs the 'high' (feel good) experience felt when and after you're done eating chocolate.

Phenylethlamine is another mood altering compound found in chocolate as well. And this chemical is also released by the brain when a person is in love, (and maybe that's why people love chocolate so much).

Chocolates are also high in fat content and this triggers the "natural opiate production" in the brain. Also, chocolates high in carbohydrates tend to increase endorphins and serotonin levels. And they say that chocolate can also bring back happy memories as well. Eating chocolate can help you to beat cravings by reducing stress and anxiety which many times are the triggers for such cravings. And chocolate can also help you to feel good and relaxed as well. Any foods that are high in Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D may also help to reduce cravings and anxiety.

Call a friend:

When those cravings come on strong then as quickly as possible pick up the phone and call a friend. Just talking to someone in a moment of weakness can quickly reduce cravings and lift you up as well.

Just hearing the voice of a friend or a loved one telling you to calm down and relax can help you to overcome those cravings and keep them subdued.

Tell them how you’re feeling. Tell them what you’re going through. But let them know that you really want to quit this drug and stay clean for good. Just letting everything out can help to relieve anxiety and beat those cravings too.

It helps to speak to someone who knows what you’re going through. It helps to speak to someone who’s been there before. And this is when NA and AA friends can become most helpful and come to the rescue.

They know what you’re going through, they’ve been there before. And they know just what to say to help you and calm you down. And if you don’t have any NA or AA friends then don’t be afraid to go to a meeting.

Go to www.NA.org or www.AA.org and take note of times and locations of all up and coming meetings. Go to a meeting, meet some new friends, and get to know those who have quit this drug and have stayed clean as well. And if you don’t have friends who’ve been through this before then call someone, anyone who will at least listen to what you have to say. Just talking to someone, anyone can help greatly.

Remember, cravings and anxiety go hand and hand and most anyone will help you to calm you down and encourage you to stay in the battle and stay clean for good. Just talking about it will help you as well. And if you have a Facebook account then you can reach out for help on Facebook too. You’d be surprised at how many people will jump in to help you when you humble yourself and reach out for help.

Take action!

The minute those cravings start to come on strong, you need to tell yourself to get up and do something different right away in order to deter yourself from using. If the weather’s warm and it’s not too late to go outside then get out of the house and go out for a walk. A long walk, or even a short brisk walk can help to subdue those cravings right away. Start walking and just keep on walking. Just a change in environment can help to deter you from giving in to dope.

And while you’re out for a walk, it may help to start thinking about what heroin has done to your life; what it’s done to your health; what it’s done to you financially; what it’s done to your relationships, and every other negative aspect of this drug. But don’t just think about the negatives; think about the positive aspects too. Start thinking about how nice it’s going to be to finally be off of this drug for good; how nice it’s going to be to finally be free – no more being a prisoner to heroin.

Think about how nice it’s going to be to make your loved ones happy and give them peace of mind. Think about how nice it’s going to be to get your health back; how nice it’s going to be to start earning and saving up money. Think about how nice it’s going to be to buy some new stuff, clothes, shoes, etc… Think about how nice it’s going to be to get your life back on track and become a new you – a drug-free you.

Start thinking about all the positive aspects of staying clean and all the good things that are going to come from quitting heroin, once and for all. Don’t just think it, but picture it in your mind. The more you see it, then the more real it becomes. Therefore, focus on the positives and focus on the rewards.

You can go for a walk in the park with a friend. You can take a seat on a bench and do some people watching, or you can bring some bread and feed the birds. If you have any trails by your house then you can take a hike down the trails. If you live in the city, then you can take a walk around the block. If you have a bike then you can go for a bike ride as well. You can go to the mall and walk around. And if you have any money, then you can buy yourself something nice; a pair of shoes, a shirt, an outfit, etc. And if you’re a woman then you can go and get your hair done or get your nails done or both.

If there are any NA or AA meetings going on then you can go to a meeting. (Make list of meeting locations and schedules so you can always know where and when meetings are taking place). You can also take a walk to your local Redbox booth to rent and watch a movie in order to deter yourself from thinking of using. Watching a good, relaxing movie or TV show will give you enough time to relax and deter yourself from giving into cravings.

If you have a backyard, then you can go outside and do some gardening. Do whatever it takes to get yourself busy and keep your mind off of dope. And getting out of the house is usually the best way to go. But if it’s too cold outside or if it’s just too late to go out then you can fill up the bath tub with hot hot water and take a nice hot bath, and stay there for 20 to 30 minutes. By then, those cravings should be gone and you should feel relaxed. Hot baths can help to relieve stress and anxiety and bring feelings of relaxation which helps to reduce cravings. But whatever you do, don’t stand still. Get up and take action right away, and do something different to deter yourself from using.

Exercise:

If you’re able to do so then go out for a light jog mixed with a walk as well. You can jog a little, and then walk a little; jog a little; then walk a little and then keep on doing this until you get tired. Or you can play your favorite sport lightly, such as basketball, shooting hoops, batting baseballs, throwing football or playing light soccer with a friend.

Even dancing to uplifting music can help to reduce cravings and anxiety. If you have any light weight dumbbells then you can lift a little weights as well. If it's a sport, then you can do it. It's something that will get your blood flowing and reduce anxiety. Daily exercise may be just enough to reduce anxiety and thus reduce cravings as well. And by the time you’re done you’ll be too tired to think about dope.

Breathe:

The minute those cravings start to come on strong, then you can sit yourself down right away and begin to take slow and normal breaths in order to reduce anxiety and relieve cravings.

Taking deep breathes can increase anxiety for some, but sitting down and trying to breathe slow and normal may help you to calm down and reduce those cravings and anxiety as well.

You may want to experiment with different breathing techniques to see which ones help and which ones don’t. But trying to breathe normal can help you to relax and beat those cravings as well. For example:

1. Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds.
2. Hold your breath for 3 seconds.
3. Breathe out through your mouth for 7 seconds.

Repeat this a few times until you’re feeling calm and relaxed.

Conclusion:

When those cravings start coming on, whatever you do, don’t stand still; don’t keep thinking about getting high. Instead, get up and take action right away. Do something different to deter yourself from using:

Battle your thoughts
Battle those cravings
Take a replacement drug
Call a friend
Go to a meeting
Go out for a walk
Go out for a jog
Breathe normal
Take a hot bath
Eat some chocolate
Keep yourself busy
Keep reading this website
Stay focused on what you’re trying to accomplish
Do whatever it takes to beat those cravings and stay clean for good

If you’ve managed to stay clean for any length of time at all, then whatever you do, don’t turn back now. Keep pressing on and keep moving forward. It will get better as the days go by. In the mean time, be strong, hang in there and stay in the battle!

Sincerely,
Jorge (George) Fernandez
Over 20 Years Clean from Heroin
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