This article illustrates in detail about the subconscious signals that cue drug seeking behavior.
Prelude to Passion: Limbic Activation by “Unseen” Drug and Sexual Cues
I know its important for me to have good behaviors reinforced. Peer support is one way of doing that. I can get rewards by being in a group that recognizes and approves of my good behavior. As a social animal, these rewards can help to reduce the impact of (extinguish) cues that can activate drug seeking behavior.
Internal rewards like developing a greater sense of self-worth can also straighten my resolve to change how I have associated drug use to satisfaction. Like challenging romantic thoughts of drug use with the realization of all the negative consequences of being drug addicted, bolsters my sense of self-mastery and aids my self-worth.
Much like
Murray's sig quote, I am smarter than my lizard brain.