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Scared to quit ciggs cold turkey because of anxiety and don't know the withdrawals. i heard you can die from withdrawing in alcohol. will i be fine?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Yes: Nicotine withdrawal while uncomfortable is not dangerous like alcohol withdrawal.

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/6/2016

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YES!!: Cold turkey probably best and most "honest: way to quit smoking cigarettes. There are other aides however like the patch, gum, and also chantix. Cigarette withdrawal feels bad not dangerous like alcohol. Completely different. Good luck best decision that you can make.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/6/2016

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A member asked:

Scared to quit ciggs cold turkey because of anxiety and don't know the withdrawals. i heard you can die from withdrawing in alcohol. will i be fine?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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