What is quitting "cold turkey"?

What does it mean when someone says they are "quitting cold turkey"?

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1	Quitting cold turkey means you stop using drugs or alcohol abruptly, as opposed to lessening use gradually or using supplement medication. This method is usually more brutal on the mind and body. link answered 28 Mar '12, 16:09 Jack ♦ 776 accept rate: 3%

0	Not to be confused with "Wild Turkey", which is "America's best-selling bourbon" lol link answered 30 Apr '12, 20:37 admin ♦♦ 804●5 accept rate: 100%

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