Need help and need it asap!

[sis_help_bro]

My brother is addicted to either roxie pills and/or cocaine.  My family has tried to help him but he doesn't want anything to do with us.  He is not admitting that he has a drug problem, but I have very reliable sources that confirms my allogations.  He is a very big minipulator and can sweet talk anyone.  What can I do to get him into rehab?  I am in Tampa, FL and he lives in Clearwater, FL I think he may be sucicidle and has been just released from the hospital for head truma caused by a bar fight.  I need help and am desprate.  I don't want him to kill himself or over dose.  What can I do??

[cathy5841]

so sorry you are going through this...i know your heart is breaking, but the truth is, until her wants help you cant do anything.  see if you can locate an al-anon meeting...it is for the family of addicts and can help you understand addiction...as worried said, seeif you can get him on this site..he will see he is not alone and may reach out for help...i will be sending some prayers out for you and him.

[worried878]

u need to get him to post here and let to take accountabilty for his problem...get him to post and learn...he is lucky to have u whether he realizes it or not...so sweet///standing up and seeking help for those we love...fact is he has to do it tho

[bluespence]

Hey hon! So sorry you are dealing with this, I know it is tough to watch someone you love kill themselves with drugs. However, if he is over 18 there is not much you can do to get him into rehab. Even if you did he could sign himself out. However, if he is suicidal (but he has to admit that) OR a Mental Health Professional has to determine that, then they would keep him. But they would keep him until he was no longer a threat to himself or others. If he is not ready to admit he has a problem, you can't do anything to make him go. He would not get anything out of it. All you can do is love him and support him and be there for him when he is ready to get help. Please take care of yourself, try an al-anon or Nar-anon meeting they help people who are afffected by people who use drugs and alcohol. I hope this helps a little. Keep us posted!