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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 |
| Smoking Addiction & Rec... | 1190 |
59% |
| Alcoholism | 1173 |
72% |
| Marijuana Addiction & R... | 28 |
75% |
| Cocaine Addiction & Rec... | 24 |
96% |
| Prescription Drug Abuse | 12 |
83% |
Overall, 66% (2480
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When I went for three and a half months that was cold turkey and it was tough. It made me hurt that I wanted a drink to cope. But you know if you give a mouse a cookie... that effect. I can't stop at one. So I'm thinking about trying it again and seeing if it's a longer period.
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didnt work
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It worked for my dad but then he's back on it.
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so far so good tried before and didn't work so well.
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Hasn't worked yet but I keep hoping.
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It worked for about 4 months...
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I am just staying out of bars and it is going really well. I have found other things to do besides hang out at bars
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working so far. as saturday approaches, my cravings kick in, but not as bad now that time is passing.
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I started going to church and making new friends. Yes, it worked! I'm about 25 years clean!
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Quit for 3 months in 2005, used a lot of vitamins (7 Weeks to Sobriety book).
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Very nervous, so learning to keep busy has helped.
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The fastest, most efficient way to sober up. It sucks when you're going through it, but then it is over.
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This has worked thus far and I have remained sober for almost three months...kind of confusing that I didn't stop before. I don't know if this is just a willpower thing or not?
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Don't like the idea of taking drugs and nicotine is what I am trying to get away from so why would I want NRT which all contain nicotine.
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