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Where Did the Saying “Going Cold Turkey” Come From?

Question by davi: Where did the saying “going cold turkey” come from?
heard it on tv and i know what it means and all but where did it originate from?
lol just wondering

Best answer:

Answer by Bree M.
no i dea

Answer by Nyctophobia
idk
but i prefer hot, juicy turkey on thanksgiving
not cold turkey

What professionals say about pain pills and addiction
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Heroin bills seek to prosecute, medicate
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