| Literature DB >> 1787547 |
Abstract
The requirement of immediate and abrupt quitting ("cold turkey") can be an obstacle to the acceptance and accomplishment of abstinence as a long-term outcome. Three alternative "warm turkey" routes to abstinence are discussed: (a) sobriety sampling, (b) tapering down, and (c) trial moderation. Clinical research evidence and case examples are provided in support of these alternative approaches.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1787547 DOI: 10.1016/0740-5472(91)90043-a
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Subst Abuse Treat ISSN: 0740-5472