Originally Posted by
northland 
this kind of thinking doesn't work when I get cravings. I need to remind myself how embarrassing I am when I drink, what alcohol has done for me in the past. But for some reason, when I do get cravings, I can't conjure up the memories
Try practicing beforehand. Set timers, especially around the witching hour, to remind you to play the tape forward, read a pre-written letter from you to you, etc. I've used this effectively in building other habits.
KP