Saying “no” to drugs and alcohol can be challenging for teens due to peer pressure and other stressors, but it is important to respect your own limits and practice saying “no” before being faced with the situation. You are in control of your own body and should not let peers pressure you into doing something you do not want to do.

These tips could also be useful for adults who are participating in Dry January, a trend where people abstain from alcohol for the month of January as a way to improve their health and reset their drinking habits.

Find more from Recovery Brands (USA, 2017) and visit American Addictions Centers