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Would you willing enter a coma to overcome an addiction? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 week ago by solidheron@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Thought about Jordan Peterson was put into a coma to get over his addiction to sleep aids. The drugs he took would have killed him if he went cold turkey, same with alcohol, but with other drugs it's perfectly fine to go cold turkey.

Like I could see if you have an addiction to pain meds and cravings are too much

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[-] Vanth@reddthat.com 1 points 1 week ago

I am skeptical of the efficacy. So no, not without some serious studying on the practice, a doctor's recommendation, and at least one second opinion. Comas aren't without their risks.

[-] solidheron@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 days ago

Yeah other guy pointed out medical comas have resulted in deaths. When I quit smoking I had cravings for weeks, except for the last time I quit (i just accepted I lost my vape). Weed gummies I can see coma not working since craving are related to availability

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