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Where Does the Term “Cold Turkey” Cold From?
Question by Joy L: Where does the term “Cold Turkey” cold from?
Like when ex-smokers say, “I quit cold turkey!!!
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Answer by spud
the exact date/year is unknown but it means you have had your fill and dont want it anymore. specifically it is from the thanksgiving holiday after you have stuffed yourself with turkey and the next day all that is in the fridge is cold turkey and you cant even look at it. so when people say cold turkey they mean thats it they have had enough.
Answer by Kitty §ays (mew)
Cold turkey
Meaning
The state addicts are in when withdrawing from drug addiction. Also, predominantly in the U.S.A., plain speaking.
Origin
Of course, the term ‘cold turkey’ in the literal ‘cold meat’ sense appears many times in recipes – ‘cold turkey salad’ etc. Neither of the meanings above appear to have any allusory link back to that.
Where Does the Phrase “Going Cold Turkey” Come From?
Question by Smile!: Where does the phrase “going cold turkey” come from?
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Answer by Monty
“”Cold turkey” is an expression describing the actions of a person who gives up a habit or addiction all at once. That is, rather than gradually easing the process through reduction or by using replacement medication. Its supposed advantage is that by not actively using supplemental methods, the person avoids thinking about the habit and its temptation, and avoids further feeding the chemical addiction. The supposed disadvantages related to the abuse of drugs such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, and heroin are unbearable withdrawal symptoms from the total absence, which may cause tremendous stress on the heart and blood vessels and — in a worst case scenario — possible stroke or heart failure.
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Heroin Addiction: Vaccine Protects Mice From Cocaine’s Effects, Study Finds
Heroin Addiction in the News
Heroin Addiction: Vaccine Protects Mice From Cocaine’s Effects, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) — New animal research suggests that cocaine addiction might be treatable with a vaccine that has been engineered from pieces of the common cold virus in combination with a cocaine-like substance that mimics cocaine’s molecular composition.
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Heroin Addiction: Newhouse: Ed Reed’s singing better at 82
For 40 years, Ed Reed was a hidden treasure, hidden mostly from himself. That’s because heroin had him in its clutches, burying his immense talent, and nearly claiming his life as a rudderless, lost young man.
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Heroin Addiction: Tough economy tough on shelters
Local agencies see a spike in homeless seeking a place to sleep. David Hoydu recounted the nine years he spent living in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where he oversaw an indoor and outdoor golf course and was a member of the Professional Golfers Association of America.
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