Definition of "sobriety" [so•bri•e•ty]

• Gravity in bearing, manner, or treatment. (noun)
• Moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs: "three years of drug-free sobriety” ( Ron Rosenbaum). See Synonyms at abstinence. (noun)

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• ""It's common for someone who had long-term sobriety, and then a relapse, to decide traditional rehab is not for them.""
• "House in pain, having to wrestle with sobriety is going to be a priceless ass."
• "By the way, no, I havent stayed sober that long, but my failure to achieve long-term sobriety is just thatmy failurenot the failure of the program."