period of abstinence

A large proportion of overdose deaths occur after a period of abstinence—often after release from jail or rehab—when people return to use with little or no tolerance.

This is the longest period of abstinence I had since I became sexually active 10 years ago.

It's a period of abstinence many felt they needed in 2021 - the pandemic has led to people drinking more alcohol, according to research from Alcohol Change UK.

Ten participants have died since the program started; six deaths occurred shortly after a period of abstinence in jail, a hospital or detox.

DUBAI—An intensifying competition for foreign cash and talent in the Middle East has remodeled the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Dubai, where a once-quiet period of abstinence now passes almost like any other for expats.