Ruth, thanks.

In your opinion, how effective would/could it be if:
  • I force-place them in detox (dad was detoxed after a three month nursing home stay last year but then started drinking again upon discharge)
  • absolutely restrict access to cash for purchases


Will the removal of the physical craving post-detox alleviate the mental craving???

At the core is a problem...I'm the kid being the parent...and they are "old enough" to make their own decisions (unless I get them declared unfit)