abstinence

Example Sentences

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And from that perspective, the abstinence approach to drugs was just never going to work.

From Scientific American

I knew everything there was to know about the 12 steps, peer support and abstinence.

From Washington Post

While an "abstinence" approach isn't the answer, Grant said, he endorses parents and caregivers to be the "guardians" of their child's social media use.

From Salon

Myrdal countered that state lawmakers already mandate many aspects of school curriculum including sex and abstinence education, Native American history and anti-bullying programs.

From Seattle Times

Domonic was exposed to drugs in utero and was diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

From Los Angeles Times