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"Cold turkey" is a slang expression describing the actions of a person who gives up a habit or addiction all at once, rather than gradually (easing the process through tapering off or using supplemental medication). This is, of course, the cheapest method of quitting any habit, and its supposed advantage is that by not... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Alcoholism | 2192 |
73% |
| Smoking Addiction & Rec... | 1884 |
63% |
| Marijuana Addiction & R... | 53 |
77% |
| Prescription and Synthe... | 34 |
85% |
| Cocaine Addiction & Rec... | 37 |
95% |
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Cold Turkey Reviews
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This is how I quit first and second time. Made me moody and little things set me over the edge. I was quit for over a year, and the second time 6 months.
Working / Worked
I stopped drinking on March 27th, 2013. Although I am within my normal weight range for my height, my doctor told me that my blood work showed I might have a fatty liver and needed an ultra sound. I knew it wasn't my diet, but the fact I drank almost every day for two years. I changed my diet to a healthy liver diet and stopped drinking right then. My ultrasound was normal and I am thankful God has given me a second chance.
Working / Worked
I quit cold turkey and while I still have psychological cravings, I feel more energized and my kids/home don't smell of smoke.
Working / Worked
During pregnancy no problem . On my own was tough but doable. Now I'm a daily drinker and can't stop for more than a day or two at a time.
Working / Worked
Worked when I was in a relationship with someone who didn't drink.
Working / Worked
It worked before about 7 years ago...
Working / Worked
Read the book "Easy Way to Stop Drinking" by Allen Carr. Haven't had a drink since. No side effects.
Working / Worked
This works for my binge pattern...as cravings are minimal and the clear level of discomfort in coming off alcohol is still a close memory...and absolutely a slow death like experience.
Working / Worked
Done this a couple times.
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Has worked in the past. I was sober for 10 mos but then started drinking again because I thought I could handle it.
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