Originally Posted by
Osakis 
Wow. Kinda discouraging. Honestly, I have no real expectation that my brother will stay sober forever. I'm just hoping to keep him alive at least as long as my mother lives, as it would be so devastating to her if he dies.
It's not your responsibility to do that. Even if you try it's not your call how long he lives. Your brother is the only one who can decide to straighten himself out and live as long as he wants to. Your responsibility is to your life.