Detaching with anger from my daughter worked for me until I could feel compassion for her suffering and really understand that addiction is a disease and what the addict does is not personal. They do what they do to get what they need and it does not matter who they steal from or use in the process. That is why it is so important to let them go and to protect ourselves. Your parents are out a lot of money but maybe they are ready to let your brother reach his bottom without softening the fall. Sending prayers that it will be soon. Hugs, Marle