The Risks of Quitting Cold Turkey

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Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Abuse, Substance Abuse Treatment

One of the most frequently used addictive substances is also one of the most difficult to quit. For people with alcohol use disorder, stopping alcohol use completely—otherwise known as quitting “cold turkey”—can result in withdrawal symptoms that are physically dangerous. A professional medication-assisted treatment program can monitor withdrawal symptoms and administer medications that help with […]