My tool for cravings was just not to drink. I would have intense urges and I would just try my best to distract myself with something else, and eventually it would pass. I had moments where I was absolutely convinced drinking was the only option and minutes later I would be laughing about it and incredibly happy that I didn't drink. Cravings really only last a short time.
Early on though I used chocolate.
And like Carol I changed my routine a lot. I shopped in different places, ate different food, cooked more. I don't drink from cans anymore either. Even small changes to my daily routine made a massive difference to my mindset.
I found a lot of my cravings were connected to the first time I did something sober too, like the first time I went to a concert, the first sunny day. Usually recognising this was enough to abate the craving, and the second time it wasn't an issue
