You wake up one morning and decide that today will be the day you turn your life around. Today is the day you’re quitting drugs, cold turkey. When a moment of inspiration overcomes us, it's normal to want to just jump in. It's the burning desire to take back control over your life. But it's important to know that quitting cold turkey may leave you more out of control than before. What Is the Cold Turkey Method? The cold turkey method consists of quitting all substances entirely and at once. This is much more intense on the body, and arguably much less safe than going through with medical detox to attain sobriety. Medical detox rids the body of all substances slowly, in a controlled setting, under the supervision of medical professionals. Usually, the cold turkey method is done in one's home and without proper support, which is why it’s a risky approach. What Exactly Are The Risks of Choosing the Cold Turkey Method? The two biggest battles one faces with the cold tu