Sobriety
Sobriety
Sobriety (pronunciation: /səˈbraɪɪti/) is the state of being sober, typically used to refer to a life free of alcohol or drug use. The term is derived from the Latin word "sobrietas", meaning temperance or moderation.
Definition
Sobriety is often associated with abstinence from substances such as alcohol and drugs. It is a state of clear-headedness, self-control, and physical health, often achieved through recovery programs and therapy.
Related Terms
- Abstinence: The act of refraining from certain behaviors, such as consuming alcohol or drugs.
- Recovery (health): The process of overcoming a disorder or problem, often referring to substance abuse.
- Therapy: A treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
- Addiction: A psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a chemical, drug, activity, or substance, even though it is causing psychological and physical harm.
- Alcoholism: A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
- Drug addiction: A chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences.
Etymology
The term "sobriety" comes from the Latin word "sobrietas", which means temperance or moderation. It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to the state of being sober.
Pronunciation
The word "sobriety" is pronounced as /səˈbraɪɪti/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sobriety
- Wikipedia's article - Sobriety
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