Urges & Addiction Patterns
Pause, slow down, and choose the next safe step.
This tool does not replace counselling or crisis support. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. More crisis contacts →
Urges can feel urgent, but they do not always need immediate action. This tool is here to help you slow the moment down, put space between the urge and the action, and choose what to do next.
This is not addiction treatment, withdrawal support, medical advice or crisis care. If you are at risk of harming yourself or someone else, call 000. If you are worried about withdrawal, overdose risk, substance dependence, gambling harm, or your safety, contact a GP, addiction service, crisis support, or emergency services.
What am I feeling pulled toward?
If this keeps showing up
If urges, cravings, substance use, gambling, compulsive behaviour or relapse pressure keep showing up, bring it to your next counselling session or contact an appropriate support service.