Nicotine, alcohol, or other drugs rewire your brain into creating stress & giving you an illusion of relieving it. The power lies in understanding this.
The Truth
People might drink or smoke due to boredom, stress, peer pressure, happiness or because they have made it a daily ritual. Find out your reason.
Identifying Trigger
If you smoke or drink at a particular place, or buy it from a place where it is available, with certain people or at a certain time, etc., then identify and change that.
Changing Environment
Even if you slip, make sure you don't multitask when you're drinking & smoking, i.e., music, talking to friends, thinking, etc. This combining of activities messes with your dopamine circuitry.
Plan B
Smoke or drink with awareness. Most people do it unconsciously to escape reality. This simple practice of Mindfulness, preached by Yogis, will automatically make you notice it's not worth doing.
Plan B
Every time your addiction tells you to smoke, write down the reasons your brain is giving you. You will notice the pattern and understand yourself better.
Track The Lie
Feeling the urge to smoke a fag? Eat yoghurt and take Vitamin C tablets. They aid in reducing the urge to smoke.
Pro Tips For Smokers
Craving experiences crashes as well. By waiting 10 minutes or so, you will find that the craving has subsided and you no longer feel the urge.
Delay
You're supposed to feel Good in life & not the opposite. But substances are not the option. The Power of Now is to start doing what your future self will thank you for.