<P> In early drug slang, the term "going cold turkey" was referred to suddenly and totally stopping drugs . The term is now used in general slang with the broader meaning of stopping any habit or practice suddenly . </P> <P> There are several explanations of the phrase's origin: </P> <Ul> <Li> The "goose bumps" (piloerection) that occurs with sudden discontinuation in persons dependent on opioids, frequently persons addicted to heroin . Similarly the term "kick the habit" alludes to the muscle spasms that also occur . </Li> <Li> A narrowing of the meaning "suddenly or without preparation", from cold turkey being a dish that requires little preparation; originally used for heroin addicts . </Li> <Li> From the American phrase talk turkey meaning "to speak bluntly with little preparation". </Li> </Ul> <Li> The "goose bumps" (piloerection) that occurs with sudden discontinuation in persons dependent on opioids, frequently persons addicted to heroin . Similarly the term "kick the habit" alludes to the muscle spasms that also occur . </Li>

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