• medgremlin@midwest.social
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    7 months ago

    It’s also one of the most dangerous drugs to try to quit. Going cold turkey on alcohol can very well be lethal.

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      7 months ago

      It can, if you’re drinking seriously large amounts, but one of the most dangerous drugs in this regard? I have no scientific background in this but I’m skeptical there aren’t worse drugs in that regard

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          7 months ago

          As an alcoholic 11 years sober, the only substance I know of that can kill you when quitting is alcohol. When AA started, they would keep alcohol in their house when helping others get sober so they wouldn’t die from DTs.