Heading down to Missouri tommorrow to talk to my little brother. Just got the bad news two weeks ago that he has a serious drinking problem, probably six years in the making or more. His wife called me for help, and she has moved out of the house with their 11 year old daughter. She's had enough. He lost his job last year, lost his license and is soon to lose his wife. Sounds like the bottom to me. He's promised to get help and "dry out" at an official facility but has reneged twice last week. Has admitted to the problem to me and our mother but seems unable to follow through. I'm looking for advice as to what to say to him. How to get him talked into entering a program? One more thing. Even though he is my only brother, we are not close, although I've tried. But I think he respects me. What tack to take? I'll read your advice tommorrow morning and think about it on the drive down. Thanks fellas.
