I said no to myself on many occasions. This isnt the answer for the chronic addict. For years i tried to say no but found it impossible... Or if i did abstain, then after 6 months or whatever i'd do it again. Theres an alcoholic in the rehab whos just been thrown out for drinking. The day he came in, he nearly died and lost 80% of his blood from a rupture inside him. Blood all up walls the works. If almost dyibg and being in rehab isnt enough to give up addiction what is?