Hiya Seabass!
When I quit drinking in 2002, my cravings were pretty strong for about the first month. I made sure I filled my time by doing other things, rather than drinking. I read a lot of the Big Book. I went to a LOT of meetings. The strong urges went away shortly after I reached 90 days of sobriety. I realized I didn't need to drink. I wanted to, but I chose not to.
I didn't quit smoking until 2005. That was kinda tough at first. Sometimes I had to literally "beat the cravings off with a pointed stick".
I do have some days where I think about having a drink, and quickly correct my thinking. To me, all it would take is one drink, and I'll be right back where I left off.