There’s a saying, When the only tool you have is a hammer, everything resembles a nail.
Alcohol was my hammer. When I was bored, hammered. When I was mad, hammered. When I was celebrating, hammered. You get the point.
Over the years, I lost all tools but the one, and so I used it all the time.
When I got sober, I had to pick up some new tools to replace that worn out hammer.
H.A.L.T. - Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired. Most cravings and urges derive from one (or more) of these 4 states. Fix the state, eliminate the urge. If your hungry, eat. If you’re tired, rest. Etc.
Play the tape through - When you get an urge, play the tape through to the end. Using all of your past experiences with alcohol, imagine what will happen if you drink. Imagine how you will feel the next day. Most times, you get to the end and just say “Yuk, nevermind”.
Meditation- meditation is a powerful tool. I use it to manage anger, frustration and just to clear my head. It takes practice, sometimes a lot, but once you get the hang of it, it is almost magical.
Change your Relationship with Alcohol - Understanding your true relationship with alcohol and understanding the real benefits of drinking helps change your mind before you even have a chance to get the urge to drink. You can read my process here Change your Relationship with Alcohol
Stay active here - as @Wunderbar says, “Don’t crave alone” and as @Yoda-Stevie says, “The only drink you have to say no to is the first one.” - Spend time here and you’ll start to pick up on these gems of wisdom and make some friends in the process!