How do I help my brother help himself? My brother is 40ish and has spent his adult life in and out of jail on various drug related charges. He is currently living with our mom in the Atlanta metro area, after getting out of jail earlier this year. I don't live anywhere near Atlanta. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 15, 2009 - 8 answers

How do you best address family members' drug abuse/criminal history with your children? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 9, 2009 - 19 answers

How do I deal with a parent who seems to be developing a problem with drugs/alcohol BEFORE we end up on "Intervention"? Long story inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2008 - 8 answers

What happens when you call child protective services? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 30, 2008 - 8 answers

My girlfriend says that she's going to leave me at the end of the week if I don't attempt to seek help for my drinking problem. Now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2007 - 120 answers