is a big girl and this is her decision. It is by her own hand that she is in this position and she is not strong enough right now to know any other way, because she doesn't want to. I am here for you anytime, just log on. _________________ Two years ago my brother was in a terrible car accident, and will remain in intensive care for the rest of his life. My father went on a short binge, and quickly snapped out of it. On the other hand, my mother has been perpetually drunk for the last two years on and off. She has had this problem since I was young, and will not quit. I actually just caught her a moment ago. She was so drunk that she couldn't even stand up. I have tried the I love you thing, gone to ALNON, and all of that jazz, only to find that she is still hits the bottle. Is there any type of legal action that can be taken to get her into rehab? What you have written to that girl regarding her alcoholic mother made me cry and smile inside because everything you were telling her it made me feel like you were personally telling me. Im going through exactly what she is. in fact and unfortunately worse. my mother has been an alcoholic for over 20 years. when i was 3 she was taken to prison for a dui and unforunate death for 6 years and