Originally Posted by tore

There's a perfectly good reason why alcoholics may want to reconsider a decision to quit cold turkey.


Source >> Alcoholism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

So depending on the severity of the addiction, quitting cold turkey could seriously damage health (delirium etc.) and even kill an alcoholic. Hence, quitting should be managed, preferably with the help of a doctor and severe alcoholics should manage their drinking (wean off) before quitting completely.

Originally Posted by Alcohol detoxification - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alcohol detoxification or 'detox' for alcoholics is an abrupt stop of alcohol drinking coupled with the substitution of drugs, such as benzodiazepines, that have similar effects to prevent alcohol withdrawal. Individuals who are only at risk of mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms can be detoxified as outpatients. Individuals at risk of a severe withdrawal syndrome as well as those who have significant or acute comorbid conditions are generally treated as inpatients. Detoxification does not actually treat alcoholism, and it is necessary to follow-up detoxification with an appropriate treatment program for alcohol dependence or abuse in order to reduce the risk of relapse.

Originally Posted by mord

Actually, I like you a lot, Nea. That's why I treat you like ****. It's the MB way.