sobriety
n.the state of not being drunk or under the influence of drugs. It can also mean being serious and sensible in your behavior.
n.the state of being sober, specifically the absence of intoxication by alcohol or drugs. In a broader sense, refers to a quality of seriousness, gravity, or solemnity in manner or style.
“He celebrated five years of continuous sobriety today.”
“The doctor emphasized that maintaining long-term sobriety requires a strong support network and healthy lifestyle changes.”
“The architect's design was praised for its aesthetic sobriety, eschewing modern trends in favor of clean lines and functional simplicity that commanded quiet respect.”
Uncountable in both its medical and behavioral senses.
“Galliano's new statement noted his "15 years of sobriety and recovery from alcoholism and addiction".”
“Even more concerning, common field sobriety tests often failed to detect the cannabis-related impairment.”
From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.