The Override Blog

Understanding the urge

Evidence-based articles on craving science, recovery, and behavioral interruption.

June 25, 2026

Why Willpower Alone Doesn't Stop Urges (And What Actually Works)

The willpower model of recovery sets people up to fail. Here's what neuroscience says instead — and what behavioral science has found actually interrupts cravings in the moment.

June 25, 2026

The 90-Second Rule: What Happens in Your Brain During a Craving

Neurologist Jill Bolte Taylor's research on emotional physiology reveals something important about urges — they have a biological shelf life. Understanding it changes how you respond.

June 25, 2026

Building a Relapse Prevention Plan That Works at 2am

Most prevention plans assume you're calm, rested, and thinking clearly when you need them. High-risk moments don't work that way. Here's how to build a plan that holds up when it's hardest.