1. Abstinence, refraining, avoidance, forbearance, eschewal, desistance, nonindulgence The goal is complete Abstention from all mind-altering substances.

2. Austerity: 1 n the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) Synonyms: asceticism , nonindulgence Types: monasticism asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience eremitism monasticism characterized by solitude