How Do I Get My Son Off Drugs?

My boyfriend and I are taking my son (18) and my recently divorced brother (32) on a float trip this weekend. I’m concerned that my brother will drink too much and become angry and defensive as he often does when he drinks too much. We’re all sharing a hotel room. I’m not sure how to deal with him if he starts ranting and raving in a druken stupor (and then, of course, won’t remember it the next day).

My brother is 27 years old and he does cocaine. He has a son who is 2 and he rarely sees him. I’m so upset and I’m not sure what to say to my brother about this. The family tries to keep it on the down-low because he gets offended every time we say something. Does any one no exactly what this drug is doing to him and also how do you think I should approach him with this issue?

He is 28 years old has a 1 year old son and his girlfriend and baby just left him because of it. It hurts me a lot for what he is going through but what can I do to help someone that is in denial and does not want any help?

He has stayed w/ my spouse, 18 yr old son on and off for past 20 yrs. Has been through 2 60 day treatment programs this year alone. Has worked on getting a a “good” job for over 2 mos. When he finally gets it, he relapses and screws it up. Our father, as well as his sponsor at AA both think he needs to be commited for at least 6 mos to a year. After a 6 day binge, he is willing to seek add’l help, but problem seems to always come up after he spends 2 mos. trying to get a job that once he gets it, he starts a binge, which is precisely what just happened. My husband no longer wants him to stay w/ us, he has no home, needs further treatment. I have researched what it takes to commit someone, but since he is willing to go for treatment, not an issue. Our dad thinks we can commit him and then we be the one to judge when he can be released. I have been his #1 enabler, but NO MORE. How to explain to dad this is not how commitment works? Can print out variety of research. HELP PLEASE!!
One major thing that presents a big obstacle is that my brother has not been able to work for approx. past 7 years. Therefore, he is homeless! He never has been able to follow through with any type of after care treatment when we allow him to stay with us. When he relapses, it causes a great deal of havoc within our home, so NO MORE staying w/ us. Has had 2 relapses after his last 60 day treatment program which ended only 2 mos. ago. With no job, no insurance, he is only entitled to state sponsored rehab programs. To me, he needs to address psychological issues MORE than his alcoholic tendencies. ANY SUGGESTIONS OTHER THAN THE OBVIOUS ONES OF ME ATTENDING AL-ANON, OF CEASING TO BE HIS ENABLER ARE MORE THAN WELCOME!!! THANKS A BUNCH !!!
As of latest writing of this question, brother is once again going to go into treatment center/rehab for his alcholism…..do they provide adequate mental health counselling in these rehabs? Think he needs to focus more on the psychological issues he has that perhaps can lead him to drink…..any suggestions???

My brother if a definate long time alcoholic. my son is a regular 13 year old trying to be cool with his uncle. It happened in my house while I was sleeping and the women were watching tv. apparently 2 glasses of wine and a beer earlier, but thats all it takes for me.

I had a special needs child going through some tough times and thought it would be better if my youngest son went and stayed with my brother. I am asked by my brother for money for food, clothing and when my child is sick I have to take him to the Dr. I don’t mind because he is my son. I am not an alcoholic or drug addict. He is not happy there. My brother has lied to him about me trying to turn my son against me. Please help

how do i tell my brother in-law that his son has fetal alcohol syndrome. he acts like nothing is wrong but you can see his son dose have f.a.s.
i feel that he has it because i grew up with my little sister who has f.a.s. as well as when he came with my son and i to my son doctor. he had told me he might need to be checked out.