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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 227 |
Number of pages | 232 |
Journal | Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1991 |