Safely Quitting Drugs: A Guide to Cold Turkey & Detox

Stopping a drug addiction cold turkey, or abruptly, is difficult. Most addicts have used drugs for years. Quitting suddenly is possible but requires willpower and determination.

Instructions

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  Seek counseling or medical help. Depending on the addiction, it may be harmful or even deadly to quit all at once. A licensed counselor can monitor the withdrawal. For cigarette withdrawal, it may not be necessary to seek a counselor.

• 2

  Remove yourself from negative influences and enablers. Stay away from people and situations that hinder your progress. Throwing out any paraphernalia is crucial.

• 3

  Get a good support system. Having a strong group of people around you who support you is as important as removing yourself from negative influences and enablers.

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  Keep Busy. Throw yourself into hobbies, work and productive activities.