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Question: How long does it take to go cold turkey?
Submitted on: July 15, 2010
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Withdrawal from opioids varies depending on the drug. Heroin can have a withdrawal of a few days, while methadone withdrawal can last a week or two.

Answered on: March 02, 2011
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