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Free, confidential treatment referrals and information about substance abuse, mental health, and local resources. Available in English and Spanish.

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If you're thinking about hurting yourself or in emotional distress. Trained counselors available by phone, text, or chat.

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Speak with someone who understands drug addiction. Get information about treatment options and local support resources.

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Hear from people who've been exactly where you are. Sometimes just knowing someone else made it through is enough.

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💪 Coping Tools

When a craving hits, try one of these. They won't fix everything, but they can get you through the next 10 minutes.

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5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

When anxiety or cravings overwhelm you, ground yourself in the present:

  1. 5 things you can see
  2. 4 things you can touch
  3. 3 things you can hear
  4. 2 things you can smell
  5. 1 thing you can taste
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Box Breathing

Used by Navy SEALs to calm the nervous system. Repeat 4 times:

  1. Breathe in for 4 seconds
  2. Hold for 4 seconds
  3. Breathe out for 4 seconds
  4. Hold for 4 seconds
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Move Your Body

Physical movement breaks the cycle of craving. It doesn't have to be intense:

  • Walk around the block
  • Do 20 jumping jacks
  • Stretch for 5 minutes
  • Dance to one song
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Play the Tape Forward

When you romanticize using, play the FULL tape. Don't stop at the first hit. Think about:

  • How you'll feel 2 hours after
  • Tomorrow morning's shame
  • Who you'll disappoint
  • The last time this happened
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Call Someone

Isolation is addiction's best friend. Pick up the phone and call literally anyone. A friend, a family member, a sponsor, or one of the hotlines above. You don't have to explain yourself. Just connect.

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Surf the Urge

Cravings peak and fade — usually within 15-30 minutes. Instead of fighting the craving, observe it like a wave:

  • Notice where you feel it in your body
  • Rate its intensity 1-10
  • Watch it change moment to moment
  • It will pass. It always does.