Help with sugar cravings

I'm assuming this is for a weight loss journey.

Some tips that have helped me lose over 45 pounds are to not give in and do not buy anything high in sugar from the store which leads you to become more conscious of ingredients on food labels. If you have to get sugar and give in, at least consume natural sugars from fruit for example which is a more healthier alternative. Cold turkey is best, but if you turn it into a reward like system where you treat yourself every once in a while, then those cravings should not be so demanding. Another tip would be to chew gum, which is a temporary fix.

Don't know much about probiotics, but you could also take that route if you so chose.

here is tip...stop eating it by not having it in the house.

I am on day 29 of a 40 day sugar fast. I removed all sugar from my house, except the stuff for the kids, and I moved that to another room in a closed Tupperware. The first few days are the hardest, so just fill your fridge/pantry with good alternatives that you enjoy, lots of protein. I do allow myself one sugar free Werther's hard candy if I get desperate, lol. But now, I'm good, the cravings are gone. So if you can go cold turkey, that's probably the best way.

Very real struggle for me especially after a smoke session

Are you eating starch?

Half of you drink protein shakes loaded with artificial sweeteners and flavorings just buy a tub of chocolate donut protein powder and have a shake when you crave sugar. Problem solved.