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How Can I Safely Stop Drinking The Cold Turkey Way?

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    It depends. How long have you been drinking? How much have you been drinking? Have you been drinking a lot continuously for a long period of time? If you have been drinking moderately and regularly for some time you can withdraw cold turkey reasonably safely. You can take thiamine (B1) vitamin supplement. ETOH (ethyl-alcohol) depletes thiamine in the system and needs to be replenished during detox. You will also have a craving for sweets. Satisfy it with moderation!! You'll probably be vomiting for awhile so be sure to drink plenty of clear liquids, esp water, to keep yourself hydrated. Eating will probably be difficult. I mean you may not have much of an appetite for awhile. When you are able to eat, eat a little at a time and keep it as balanced as you can. If however, you've been drinking a lot, continuously, for a long time, please seek professional, controlled detox help. As with any drug, when we stop suddenly, our bodies go into shock because of the traumatic change. That, coupled with the undisciplined psychological reactions, can prove and has proven very distressful. In some extreme cases even fatal. So, talk to your doctor for help determining whether or not your case requires controlled, medical detox. Best wishes to you, my friend.
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    Alwaysbp 

    answered 8 months ago

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