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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 | 1575 |
72% |
| Smoking Addiction & Rec... | 1479 |
60% |
| Marijuana Addiction & R... | 42 |
76% |
| Cocaine Addiction & Rec... | 32 |
94% |
| Prescription Drug Abuse | 23 |
87% |
Overall, 67% (3239
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I have an amazing core of friends who have all had struggles with alcohol.
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First day I don't feel well. Over the next few days my energy increases and I look and feel better. By the end of the week I convince myself that I can have one or two socially and then from there the habit reestablishes itself. I smoked as a teen and then quit cold turkey at 29 and didn't smoke again until I was 46. I just need to get into the right mindset and be willing to divert my attention from the thought of having a cigarette.
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ok
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Worked for 3 months, 5 years ago.
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When I got pregnant with my first daughter in 1994, I quit for 10 years, then started again from a stressful work environment. (Stupid!)
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its working well now as long as i stay positive!
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Only way for me to go. I'm stubborn to a fault, though - if other ways work for you, it's good! I needed to prove that I could do it and do it on my own, using my willpower alone.
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there are moments it gets tuff.
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still sober
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