Helping your child say no to friends offering drugs and alcohol is a critical part of parenting in today’s world. By understanding peer pressure, maintaining open communication, ...

It’s an elegant way to say you’re present and ready for all the fun. 8. “No thanks” Short, clear, and confident. For some, ...

And he would say, no alcohol, I never want to see you drink, you know, very strong. And he'd also say no cigarettes, but because, you know, cigarettes are like, you don't need it.

The worst they can say is “no” — which is unlikely. Be honest. ... Everyone has a different relationship with alcohol, and it’s fine to be frank about your decision to avoid it.

This article is part of Dry January, Straight Up, your no-BS guide to cutting out alcohol for 31 days—or longer. SELF will be publishing new articles for this series throughout January.

Greek gods want you to just say no to drugs. The play “Cracking Zeus” brings a mythical take on a drug-ravaged neighborhood. September 24, 2024. 4 min. Nicole Ruthmarie as Hera in "Cracking Zeus." ...