The Five Cravings

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DpaTDTVuwo

This segment describes five different forms of addictive craving. We begin with the two related to use itself — withdrawal craving and the “craving” described by AA as triggered by ingestion. Craving triggered by a reminder cue is compared to the “drooling” of Pavlov’s dogs. Craving for escape is tied to stress. Lastly, we discuss the “subliminal craving” which takes over thought and memory, without being felt.

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