hi patriot - first i wanted to say what a great brother you are. i'm not sure i have any new suggestions that haven't been mentioned above, i just wanted to say to keep looking out for him and be there as much as you can, with a child that young, they are very impressionable and ANY positive influence in his life will help. i too was thinking social services if the situation is that bad. but that is a choice only you can make. i applaud your sense of responsibility toward your brother. usually with our addicts we have a hands off approach but in this case he is only a child and i think the more involved you are in his life the better off he will be. prayers for you and your brother.