Why do I crave alcohol at certain times more than others?

Why do I crave alcohol at certain times more than others?

Gail Priddy (Deputy Director) gives expert video advice on: What is a relapse?; How can I stay off alcohol?; Why do people start drinking again? and more...

It's often to do with perhaps high risk situations, situations in which you may have used to drink before. So, particularly during times of being out with friends, and if you become anxious or depressed. It's important to remember that everyone drinks to gain or avoid something. There isn't any other reason behind that. If specific situations where you have done that before, you may go there again. Also, you may crave alcohol in the morning if you're alcohol dependent because you're suffering from withdrawal symptoms, and it's important to remember at that point that you should be getting some help, and drinking is something you shouldn't be doing.