Alcoholism- what to do?

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My brother is 29 and an alcoholic who also does cocaine and takes other pills. He had been in jail for 4 yrs, which helped him get sober, clear his head, and basically grow up. He's been out since July and just found out he has been binge drinking and snorting cocaine again. I feel so helpless. He's going to either kill someone else or himself from a DUI, overdose, or go back to jail. I feel like there is no happy ending to this. I really feel the only reason he is alive right now is because he had to go to jail. I feel like my only option is to level with him when he is sober and convince him to go to rehab. He is so talented, has a job he loves, friends, a loving family, and pretty much a lot going for him, except he is an addict. I guess I am searching for advice on how to get through this, and how I can sleep at night without worrying about him.

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You need to talk to him, and keep trying.  Are you two close at all?  Try and tell him how it's affecting you.  Sometimes seeing that their behavior isn't just affecting them will help snap them out of it. 

I mean.... cocaine is illegal.  So if you think the only way he'll sober up is jail then... report it?  I mean I would definitely try talking to him over this but... Maybe he'll forgive you in the end if it comes to that?

Try to talk to him.  Keep trying.  Don't give up.  He sounds like he needs you.

Anonymous · Answer

If he has already been there - done that as far as getting out of all this is concerned, you may advise him to go the natural way.

Natural Remedies

Natural Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies can help – While there are no specific cures for Alcoholism, natural herbal and homeopathic remedies may be greatly beneficial in helping to soothe the mind and steady anxious nerves during the recovery process. Ingredients such as St. John Wort help ease feelings of depression and reduce anxiety, while homeopathic formulas containing ingredients such as Ferrum Phosphoricum, Kalium Phosphate and Magnesium Phosphate help to relieve anxiety and quiet jittery nerves.

In addition, certain remedies will also help to flush out and detox your body to help counteract some of the damage caused by excessive drinking. Herbs such as Milk Thistle and Dandelion which are renowned for effectively treating liver damage and promoting healthy liver functioning are commonly used in all natural remedies.

You may get detailed info on these over here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/a/alcoholism.htm

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