Addiction Recovery Terminology

verb to abstain or hold oneself back from doing something

• The company policy prohibits employees from refraining from wearing proper safety gear.
• I suggest refraining from talking about politics at the dinner table.
• Dude, you should totally refrain from hitting up your ex, it's not worth it.
• Sometimes refraining from saying anything is the best way to avoid unnecessary conflict.

verb to exist or be alive; to reside in a particular place

adjective not intoxicated or drunk; not affected by alcohol or drugs

• It is important to live sober in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• I've decided to start living sober and focus on my well-being.
• I'm done with partying, I'm gonna start living sober from now on.
• Living sober doesn't just mean abstaining from alcohol, it also means being clear-headed and focused in life.