AboutJan Edward Williams Expertise all questions related to drug or alcohol addiction, except those requiring the expertise of a physician or those relating to mental health problems apart from addiction. See my web site: http://www.alcoholdrugsos.com
Experience I have been working as a licensed addictions counselor for 28 years and am in recovery myself for 30 years
Organizations Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors Maryland
Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board
Education/Credentials MS Counseling
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Maryland
Question My brother is, I think less than a year from being dead from alcohol. Is there any situation that can cause him to be committed, institutionalized, to save his life?
Answer Hello Jon,
Unfortunately, even though drinking does kill and in a real sense your brother may be drinking himself to death, in many jurisdictions in this country laws do not permit involuntary commitment of an alcoholic for self-destructive drinking. BUT SOME DO; I did a quick check and found 8 states (there may be more) that have involuntary civil commitment laws for alcoholics who are incapable of stopping drinking and as a result are endangering their lives. Check the laws of your state (Google your state and "alcoholics involuntary commitment"). Good luck.
