Welcome to Say No!

Say No is an online resource for those affected by a loved one's addiction. We're here to help you set healthy boundaries and learn to say "no" to addictive behavior.

Understanding Addiction

How Addicts Think How Addicts Think

Have you ever tried to reason with an alcoholic or addict? If so, you probably have first-hand experience with the faulty logic... 

Rock Bottom: Not What You’d Imagine Rock Bottom: Not What You’d Imagine

From your perspective – they’re at rock bottom. Their addiction has cost them their career, friendships, home – anything... 

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Become a Recovery Expert

Intake: Drug and Alcohol Assessment Intake: Drug and Alcohol Assessment

The first step to starting treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is to be evaluated by a substance abuse professional. To begin... 

Withdrawal and Detox: Get the Facts Withdrawal and Detox: Get the Facts

When people abuse alcohol or drugs for an extended period of time, they become physically dependent upon the substance. If they... 

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For Friends and Family

Choosing to Forgive an Addict Choosing to Forgive an Addict

Addicts have the capacity to inflict great pain on your life. As their addiction intensifies, so does the possibility they will betray, manipulate, and wound you. They can have impaired judgment and have the capacity to take advantage of your kindness and leave you feeling worthless. Consequently, resentment... Read more

How to Talk to a Teen About Drugs How to Talk to a Teen About Drugs

Your teen is presented with adult decision everyday and, unless you don’t show them the way, they may be making decisions from being ill-informed. Below are a few suggestions about how to talk to your teen about drug and alcohol use, abuse, and addiction. Perhaps the most important point is to take the... Read more

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