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   abstinent

   /ˈabstɪnənt/

   adjective

   • 1. refraining from an activity or from the consumption of something, especially alcohol: "the patients are best advised to be totally abstinent from alcohol"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin abstinent- ‘abstaining’, from the verb abstinere (see abstain).

   Derivatives

   • 1. abstinently adverb

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2. www.wellandgood.com › abstinent-versus-celibateCelibacy vs Abstinence: The Two Terms, Explained - Well+Good

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   Jun 30, 2024 · 01. What is abstinence? 02. What is celibacy? 03. What’s the difference between celibacy and chastity? 04. Are any of these the same as being asexual? 05. What are the benefits of celibacy and...

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   3 days ago · Definitions of abstentious. adjective. self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink. synonyms: abstinent. abstemious.

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Verywell / Laura Porter. Lasting recovery requires lasting effort, but relapse is not failure or weakness; it takes more than willpower to maintain sobriety. This article discusses the meaning of sobriety and arms you with information and strategies to smooth—and stay on—your path to wellness.

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   4 days ago · Practitioners abandon sensual pleasures and lead an abstinent lifestyle, in the pursuit of redemption, salvation, or spirituality. Many ascetics believe the action of purifying the body helps to purify the soul, and that in doing so, they will obtain a greater connection with the Divine or find inner peace.

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Abstinence reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and provides 100% protection against them. Emotional considerations of abstinence include increased emotional connection between partners, potential frustration and temptation, and the importance of communication with partners.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › celibacyCelibacy | Spiritual, Physical & Mental Health | Britannica

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Celibacy, the state of being unmarried and, therefore, sexually abstinent, usually in association with the role of a religious official or devotee. In its narrow sense, the term is applied only to those for whom the unmarried state is the result of a sacred vow, act of renunciation, or religious.

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   Jun 29, 2024 · In terms of smoking abstinence defined as having eCO levels ≤ 9 ppm, 30 more people per 1000 (95% CI 1 more to 79 more; n = 1999 participants) were abstinent at 6 months follow-up in the nicotine e-cigarettes group compared to those with non-nicotine e-cigarettes.