Addiction And Recovery Terminology

verb Abstaining is a verb that refers to the act of choosing not to do something, typically for moral or religious reasons.

• The patient is abstaining from alcohol as part of their treatment plan.
• I'm abstaining from sweets this week to try to eat healthier.
• She's totally abstaining from drama in her life right now.
• By abstaining from gossip, you can maintain a positive reputation.

adverb in a way that shows self-restraint or abstaining from something

• He lived abstinently, avoiding all indulgences and temptations.
• She's been eating abstinently to stay fit for her upcoming marathon.
• I'm trying to go abstinently on junk food, but it's so hard!
• The artist approached the blank canvas abstinently, waiting for inspiration to strike.