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What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually?
    #27118573 - 12/31/20 02:53 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

What is the best approach for someone who is trying to quit a drug?


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Heinrik] * 7
    #27118603 - 12/31/20 03:05 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

depends on the drug and the degree of dependence


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine]
    #27118614 - 12/31/20 03:10 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

i personally prefer cold turkey because then i'm not taking amounts until it is gone, i think it can be shocking but taking less amounts every day would be a safe approach


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine] * 2
    #27118619 - 12/31/20 03:12 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

Tapering can help, but only if its a drug that can the withdrawls can cause you harm. Quick like a band-aid is best, but if it's alcohol, benzos, heroin and probably a handful of others you should consult a doctor or treatment plan.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts]
    #27118642 - 12/31/20 03:28 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

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Tapering can help, but only if its a drug that can the withdrawls can cause you harm. Quick like a band-aid is best, but if it's alcohol, benzos, heroin and probably a handful of others you should consult a doctor or treatment plan.





I wanna quit alcohol, but i'm very psychologically addicted to it.
I'm not physically dependent yet, but the days i don't drink i get very depressed and irritable.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Heinrik]
    #27118650 - 12/31/20 03:32 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

im in the same boat. im going to get crocked for new years but as of jan 1 2021 i plan on tapering off. i drink about half a fifth to a whole fifth of whiskey every day and im sick of if. its destroying my body because i aint so young anymore.

do you drink every day? and how much? you may be able to quit cold-turkey. i had a real scare with quiting cold-turkey a few months ago. i knew the risk of quitting alcohol abruptly but i just didnt think i was in that deep. i was wrong.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine]
    #27118658 - 12/31/20 03:36 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

well i'm not dependent on alcohol, i'm dependent on rolling tobacco.  i can't quit without a mental ward lock.  im literally unable to in there, out here i smoke all day and night :feelsoldman:


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine]
    #27118659 - 12/31/20 03:36 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

Thats a lot. I was drinking about that much, but I had to quit over about 10 days by knocking it down to 6 oz of whiskey a day for a week and then cutting down from that. It sucks. You'll sweat, curse, not sleep, and tons of other shit, but quitting drinking was the best thing I ever done.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts]
    #27118677 - 12/31/20 03:45 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

do you still partake? i dont want to abstain from alcohol for the rest of my life but i do need to stop for a while and get my body back to baseline


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine] * 1
    #27118704 - 12/31/20 03:57 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

I quit drinking for like 2 or 3 year completely. That was like 6 years ago. I might have had some champagne at holidays or something, but other than that it was all sparking water or juice.

Lately shit has been fucked up and I have been hitting the bottle this month. I'm quitting again at midnight, but I still haven't been drinking like I used to.


Quiting drinking is seriously the scariest and best thing you can ever do. It will be the most uncomfortable process, but you will do the best you can achieve after the fact.

Its' only after you quit drinking for a while you learn that you are an alcoholic and that any amount of booze isn't enough and it won't make you happy.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts]
    #27118710 - 12/31/20 04:00 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

the reddit /stopdrinking has some great threads to get you on track.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine] * 1
    #27118711 - 12/31/20 04:00 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

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depends on the drug and the degree of dependence




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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Heinrik]
    #27118717 - 12/31/20 04:02 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

If you have a physical dependence, then tapering is safest. If you have a psychological dependence, than tapering is easiest. Having a really good reason that pushes you to stay sober is key.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts]
    #27118722 - 12/31/20 04:04 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

Can definitely relate to that. I worked in the bar scene from 18-21 and was a heavy drinker (plus lots of cocaine). When I was 24 I was sober from everything except caffeine for the entire year, and have never had the same destructive habits since. It took a year of sobriety after years of binging to really respect my limits. I didn't even acknowledge that I was what most would consider an alcoholic until well after that year was over.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Study The CNS] * 1
    #27118724 - 12/31/20 04:04 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

With alcohol, I would replace it cold turkey with lots of Cannabis. The first seven days will suck, then it will get easier. Eventually you can then quit Cannabis, too, but that's when things get really difficult. Ultimately, you need to fill that void with something. Some people become gym experts. Others become vegan. Some people get religious. Others become sex or porn addicts. Ultimately, you have to realize the struggle is constant - life-long - and there's no easy solution.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Study The CNS]
    #27118730 - 12/31/20 04:09 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

I definitely got a weird imbalance with my brain though. I was hooked on nicorette gum for like the last 2 years. Steady. As soon as I started drinking again last month, I almost quit completely. I went from 15 pieces a day down to like 3. There is some GABA receptor shit that is wrong with me, but fuck it. I'll get back on the gum for now. It causes the least harm.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Study The CNS]
    #27118731 - 12/31/20 04:10 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

Oh ------- and definitely have some Diazepam (10mg) on hand for the first three days. It will work with the withdrawal symptoms. Just don't get dependent on it.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts]
    #27118736 - 12/31/20 04:12 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

yeah im a little worried about that, the whole receptor stuff. i was moderately hooked on meth for almost 3 years. i quit meth cold-turkey in february of 2018 and havent used it since.. but i still have small ticks and tendencies that i displayed while on the meth. its subtle and you wouldnt know it from me, but i can sense it. i dont want to use meth ever again and im happy i stopped.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Study The CNS]
    #27118739 - 12/31/20 04:14 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

id love to have access to benzos to help me quit the liquor.

i may seek professional medical help if im not able to quit drinking in a months time


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine] * 1
    #27118756 - 12/31/20 04:20 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)



I got shreddy when I quit drinking. It took a while, but I replaced gym with drinking for like the first 9 months. It might not work for everyone, but it worked for me.

I pretty much lost most my gains from that time though. I wish I got even bigger.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts]
    #27118764 - 12/31/20 04:26 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

If your going to taper quit to a drink you hate the most. The shit you wouldn't ever order at a bar. Scotch, Gin, Tequila. Get the stuff you really don't like the best and it will help you stick to a taper.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts]
    #27118780 - 12/31/20 04:32 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

yeah i heard that was a good plan. i was considering gin since i dont really have a taste for it.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine]
    #27118783 - 12/31/20 04:33 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

Gin is terrible. Buy the cheap stuff.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts]
    #27118801 - 12/31/20 04:38 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine]
    #27118802 - 12/31/20 04:39 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

Best of luck to you and everyone else that wants to achieve their new years goals!


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts]
    #27118813 - 12/31/20 04:45 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

thanks :rockon:


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts] * 1
    #27118814 - 12/31/20 04:46 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

Also don't keep any liquor in the house except for that drink that you don't like during the taper. And after the fact I wouldn't keep liquor in the house at all.

If you gotta spend a couple days drinking through all the little quarter bottles of schnapps and whatever else, get rid of it. You can't have anything in the house. Dump it down the sink if you want, but get rid of it. A sober life doesn't keep any of that shit in your house.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts]
    #27118825 - 12/31/20 04:49 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

I find this topic more potentially harmful than dosage advice


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    #27118830 - 12/31/20 04:52 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: cannabinated]
    #27118832 - 12/31/20 04:53 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

I can only speak how I quit drinking. It sucked. Drinking heavily for a long time sucks. What worked for me won't work for everyone, but I can share my experience.


Anyone who is wondering if they might be an alcoholic can take my experiance and learn a few things, then that is great and hopefully they can find peace in a new year.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts]
    #27118843 - 12/31/20 04:57 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

cold turkey kills


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    #27118850 - 12/31/20 05:02 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

Alcoholism kills too.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ahab McBathsalts]
    #27118878 - 12/31/20 05:16 PM (3 years, 28 days ago)

not nearly as fast


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: cannabinated]
    #27120312 - 01/01/21 12:20 PM (3 years, 27 days ago)

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im in the same boat. im going to get crocked for new years but as of jan 1 2021 i plan on tapering off. i drink about half a fifth to a whole fifth of whiskey every day and im sick of if. its destroying my body because i aint so young anymore.

do you drink every day? and how much? you may be able to quit cold-turkey. i had a real scare with quiting cold-turkey a few months ago. i knew the risk of quitting alcohol abruptly but i just didnt think i was in that deep. i was wrong.




Yeah that's an amount of alcohol that I would NOT recommend trying to quit cold turkey. Someone close to me is an alcoholic, take it from me, if you don't replace alcohol with something else: videogames, working out, running, bike riding, flight sim, church, SOMETHING, you're going to go right back to drinking again in less than a year.

Also I would HIGHLY recommend seeing a therapist and psychiatrist to try to figure the reason why you drink. What does getting drunk help "fix" within you?

For me, it is boredom and anger. I went 8 months without alcohol to help support a loved one with their alcoholism, and I have realized that embracing boredom and doing other things to mitigate anger like going for a run are a better way to live. I stopped nicotine and holy shit was that rough. Depression I am still dealing with 4 months later, panic attacks, anxiety, rage, etc. That shit put me through the wringer, that's why I started running when I quit nicotine. It really helps to have SOME reliable way to get endorphins.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Ima Trooper]
    #27120350 - 01/01/21 12:41 PM (3 years, 27 days ago)

bragging about quitting cold turkey is da most retarded cause ur just shaming people who are worse off than u and egging them on to suicide

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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Heinrik]
    #27120494 - 01/01/21 02:12 PM (3 years, 27 days ago)

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What is the best approach for someone who is trying to quit a drug?





Depends on the drug

For heroin opiate addiction whatever its ROUGH cold turkey

I like at least some subutex or percs or whatever the first few days

Xanax if you're deep you gotta taper

Alcohol I mean they're just gonna give you benzos to kick

Coke meth weed all that I'd say just stop


Advice coming from a dude shitting his brains out on a toilet after doing maybe 4mg of sub for a week (drinking on xanax too)

Was off everything for like 2 months cold turkey

One binge and I'm not like I was cold turkey but I dont even have the energy or wherewithal to answer texts sexts naked txts from this super hot polish chick

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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: stzacrack]
    #27120640 - 01/01/21 03:34 PM (3 years, 27 days ago)

Cocaine is on par with alcohol and benzo withdrawals and can be just as lethal if done cold turkey after one has become dependent.

Quit meth in my 20's by becoming a drunk and hiding in bars for a year. Then I quit drinking while I could.

Nice thing about meth heads is they rarely go to the bar too influence you.  :cokeitch: :lmafo:


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Heinrik]
    #27120648 - 01/01/21 03:41 PM (3 years, 27 days ago)

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depends on the drug and the degree of dependence



QFT.

Stimulants such as cocaine or meth are pretty easy to quit cold turkey as they have totally manageable or non existent physical withdrawals. You just have to want to quit and keep that mindset and you’ll accomplish it.

Downers such as opiates/opioids cause a significant degree of physical discomfort during the withdrawals. To the point of interfering your ability to carry out simple daily tasks. They drain your emotions and kick the shit out of your body.
Far more comfortable to taper off. Tho the mental addiction sticks around even after passing through withdrawals and detoxing.
It’s rare that cold turkey will last long term with this class of drugs.

Depressants such as Benzodiazepines are not safe to quit cold turkey if you have a significant addiction. ALWAYS TAPER.
Benzos can cause life-threatening seizures if you quit cold turkey. Of course this requires a pretty brutal addiction to occur but it’s been reported in people who took their medication as directed also, best not to play with your life and taper off the benzodiazepines.
Even worse are the notoriously potent benzo analogues that keep coming out. Short highs with long half lives. You’re just asking for a haggard addiction and difficult to fatal fallout from long term use.

TLDR?
It all depends on class of drugs and degree of addiction.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer for your question.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: R.I.P.Zappa]
    #27120672 - 01/01/21 03:56 PM (3 years, 27 days ago)

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Cocaine is on par with alcohol and benzo withdrawals and can be just as lethal if done cold turkey after one has become dependent.

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Quitting cocaine cold turkey isn't going to kill you. Quitting heroin cold turkey won't either. All sorts of addicts of both are sent to solitary confinement in prison and they don't die. Benzos and alcohol you need to taper


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: viraldrome]
    #27120697 - 01/01/21 04:08 PM (3 years, 27 days ago)

There have been some deaths associated with opioid withdrawal. Untreated nausea and diarrhea can lead to dehydration and heart failure.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: psi]
    #27120862 - 01/01/21 06:04 PM (3 years, 27 days ago)

after school specials is what made people think cold turkey is good


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    #27120884 - 01/01/21 06:13 PM (3 years, 27 days ago)

i like cold turkey and swiss cheese


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    #27121385 - 01/02/21 12:20 AM (3 years, 26 days ago)

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depends on the drug and the degree of dependence




This is what we call the correct answer.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine]
    #27121500 - 01/02/21 04:17 AM (3 years, 26 days ago)

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i like cold turkey and swiss cheese




:smug:

Perhaps we need a new metaphor for quiting a drug abruptly...


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: LogicaL Chaos] * 1
    #27121561 - 01/02/21 05:51 AM (3 years, 26 days ago)

You can quit alcohol straight if you don't get like horrible withdrawals. It's toxic as fuck to consume everyday so the sooner you quit that shit the better you feel.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine] * 1
    #27121714 - 01/02/21 08:40 AM (3 years, 26 days ago)

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i like cold turkey and swiss cheese



Gourmet mustard is killer good with cold turkey:snowman:


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    #27121791 - 01/02/21 10:12 AM (3 years, 26 days ago)

indeed


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    #27122107 - 01/02/21 01:30 PM (3 years, 26 days ago)

Cold turkey unless its alcohol prescription meds


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    #27122226 - 01/02/21 02:50 PM (3 years, 26 days ago)

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What is the best approach for someone who is trying to quit a drug?




To abandon the powerless mythology we've all been taught and fully realize you are in total control of your behavior and always make decisions regarding intoxication. Also, in order to change your behavior, you must understand clearly what benefits you see that intoxication provides for you. If you can't or won't identify the benefits you've attributed to intoxication, then change will be difficult or impossible.


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    #27122288 - 01/02/21 03:21 PM (3 years, 26 days ago)

Solid wisdom :justastonishing:


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: InnerWisdom]
    #27123010 - 01/03/21 12:39 AM (3 years, 25 days ago)

Cold turkey. Looking back at my addictions there is no way I would have been able to be disaplined enough to taper off of a substance. Tapering sounds good in theory but I was all or nothing. With certain substances (alcohol and benzos especially) or if the dependence is severe enough it might be wise to seek medical attention.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Rise against]
    #27123536 - 01/03/21 10:01 AM (3 years, 25 days ago)

Cold Turkey unless your on something where the withdrawl symptoms could be physically dangerous.

I've never completely agreed with a RJ Tubbs post before but I'm on board with that one. Using substances can obviously cause negative outcomes, but you also must examine them as symptoms. Also agree with with you are in total control. Friends or counselors can give you insights, but only you control your behavior.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Brian Jones] * 1
    #27123894 - 01/03/21 01:01 PM (3 years, 25 days ago)

this thread is dumb


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: cannabinated] * 1
    #27567988 - 12/03/21 06:07 PM (2 years, 1 month ago)

thread revival!

im at the end of my 3rd day of not drinking. really trying to quit this time. i went 2 whole days not drinking. i know withdrawals are real and dangerous. i have a small flask of whiskey that i had sipped twice before bed last night as i was feeling a lot of anxiety and dont want to get WD. i wasnt craving alcohol today but still feel a bit funny from abstaining. i havent really felt any WD symptoms today until now (and its mild) so i think ill have a sip or two to try and calm it, but thats all. my blood pressure is getting dangerously high and i need to stop binge drinking. 3 good days so far..


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine] * 1
    #27568049 - 12/03/21 06:50 PM (2 years, 1 month ago)

Hey good job man! Alcohol can be tough. I came off the needle and still couldn't put down the booze. I know how hard it can be. If you ever need anyone to talk to shoot me a PM. Keep it up brotha. It gets better the longer you go without, trust me 🙂


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Powdered_Toastman] * 1
    #27568054 - 12/03/21 06:51 PM (2 years, 1 month ago)

thanks powdered toast man! i appreciate the support.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: split_by_nine]
    #27568064 - 12/03/21 07:01 PM (2 years, 1 month ago)

Ya man just ease off er steady if ya can. Cold turkey depending how much you been drinking can send you to the hospital. I've lost count of how many times I was coming off the half gallon diet trying to Cold turkey it and siezing out in a bush just to later wake up in detox or the hospital. I found the best thing to do once you can get the shots down is to switch to a couple 5% beers for a day just to keep yourself from having serious medical problems. It ain't gonna be comfortable but I mean idk just distract yourself or sleep if you can. If you can manage 3 5% beers in a couple days then you'll be safe to quit without medical worry and it'll just be mental at that point.

Once again this varies person to person and severity of dependancy

I can tell you straight up I used to go through a half gallon of vodka a day for years while I was still homeless and it was hard coming off that.

I was able to with the light beers then just stopped.

Man if I can do it I know you can too.


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Powdered_Toastman] * 1
    #27568071 - 12/03/21 07:07 PM (2 years, 1 month ago)

i was drinking about .5L of whiskey a day on work nights, then much more on weekends. ive been able to taper a good deal the last 2 weeks or so where i would have 3-4 beers a night, usually 7%-8% beers. i think ive done well to lower intake overall and its giving me hope that i can get through the next week with drinking as little as possible. i did have a sip of whiskey about 30 minutes ago because i was feeling a bit shakey but i feel better now.


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    #27568075 - 12/03/21 07:12 PM (2 years, 1 month ago)

Hey you are doing good man as long as you are gradually tapering off don't sweat it man. You'll be able to stop here soon enough. Try and switch to the 5%'s. I know it sucks but it will nip it in the butt fast I promise. I tried to do the 8%'s but it just takes forever and eventually just leads back to taking shots.

Take your time however you see fit though. Don't stress yourself out too much. You are doing good 🙂


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Re: What is the best way to quit a drug? Cold turkey or gradually? [Re: Powdered_Toastman] * 1
    #27568081 - 12/03/21 07:16 PM (2 years, 1 month ago)

thanks for the solid advice dude. it really means a lot to have some support through this.


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    #27568092 - 12/03/21 07:27 PM (2 years, 1 month ago)

Hey I'm always a PM away. Remember to also get some good food in ya, drink some water, and most importantly remember not to be too hard on yourself. None of us are perfect and the only people that act like it are just better at hiding their problems. We all got issues, pass the tissues :heart:


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