Meanings of complete abstinence in English

There is no hope, as we have said, but in complete abstinence.

To begin with, you will have to observe complete abstinence.

Experience told him that his only safety lay in complete abstinence, and this rule he adopted.

Moreover, the caterpillars observe complete abstinence till nightfall.

Background: Moderate alcohol consumption is known to be cardioprotective compared with either heavy drinking or complete abstinence.

Fasting.-Thelength of time which a person can live with complete abstinence from food is quite variable.

Chippers' smoking varies considerably from day to day, and their smoking patterns often include days of complete abstinence.

Both proposals embrace an approach to substance abuse that aims to reduce harm rather than insist on complete abstinence.

Wilson might have penned the book I Quit Sugar, but these days it's more about moderation than complete abstinence.

Guanfacine, compared with placebo, altered prefrontal activity during a cognitive-control task, and reduced cigarette use but did not increase complete abstinence during treatment.

Self-reported complete abstinence from 12 to 52 weeks was validated by expired air carbon monoxide measurement at 12, 26 and 52 weeks.

"Nothing, madam; complete abstinence can alone cure me."

" Complete abstinence often acts very well, if the strength of the patient can in any way maintain it."