outside of actually needing medical attention for withdrawal which is rare + extreme, gotta do things that increase the dopamine in ur brain to offset it (work out). also brain is wired to associate place w substance use so rearranging place where u drank at home is big imo [..]
can look up data on this, its interesting psychologically. heroin addicts often overdose when they shoot up in a new place, because let’s say you typically use heroin in your basement. when you go down there, your system says “okay, that substance is coming soon” and preps. [...]
it builds up a little defense because it knows whats coming. so you’re used to using X amount there. then, when you go to a totally new place and use X amount, your system wasnt expecting it, and you overdose. this is extremely common and the mechanism behind many overdoses. [..]
so, that effect is complex and has subtle manifestations. so if someone is trying to change a habit (especially substances but could be anything) i really recommend changing ur physical environment up as much as possible. moving around furniture, new art, things like that.
by rearranging the space, you turn it into a new place in your mind and break down that mental association your subtle mindstream has with doing x thing in that location. if you change the space enough that location no longer exists and is, to ur base mindset, a new fresh space.
