Abstainer
Abstainer
Abstainer (/æbˈsteɪnər/), from the Latin abstinēre meaning "to hold oneself back", is a term used in the medical field to refer to an individual who refrains from certain behaviors, often related to consumption of substances such as alcohol or drugs.
Definition
An abstainer is a person who chooses not to engage in certain behaviors, often for health or personal reasons. This term is most commonly used in the context of substance abuse and addiction, where an abstainer may be someone who has never used substances, or someone who has stopped using after a period of addiction.
Etymology
The term "abstainer" comes from the Latin abstinēre, which means "to hold oneself back". It has been used in English since the 19th century, originally in the context of the temperance movement to describe individuals who chose not to drink alcohol.
Related Terms
- Sobriety: The state of being sober, often used in the context of recovery from substance abuse.
- Teetotalism: The practice or promotion of complete personal abstinence from alcoholic beverages.
- Recovery: The process of overcoming a disorder or problem, often used in the context of substance abuse and addiction.
- Addiction: A brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abstainer
- Wikipedia's article - Abstainer
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