Sounds frustrating not being able to help. Sometimes I wish I could lock some of my troublesome friends in a closet until they get some sense. :-D Well, the ones with sobriety issues anyway. Be careful not to get over involved. Telling her of this site is great. You could even copy and paste a few posts that sound like her story and email them to her. Mention Alanon, that you'll go with her to the first meeting. Then, fold your hands. You've done a great job being a friend. You led her to the water. You're number one job is to be an ear, offer some suggestions without judgement, let her know you care. Get the two of you involved in something together to get her out of the house maybe.