The Temperance Movement, in a medical context, refers to the social movement throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries that aimed to reduce or stop the consumption of alcohol due to its negative health and societal impacts. The movement advocated for abstinence or moderation in alcohol use and supported legislation such as prohibition to achieve this goal. It was driven by concerns over alcohol-related issues like addiction, domestic violence, poverty, and physical health problems.
Avhållsamhet från alkoholbruk.