DoS, hopefully your brother and parents can find the peace they need. This is a great place to find support. I attend AA and al-anon, like many of us who struggle with more than one substance-related issue. So I assume I'm not the only one who looks at the alcohol/substance/friends&family forums. This could be a big help for your entire family so unfortunately you might want to consider changing your username. There's a chance they could stumble upon this site on their own, and anonymity is important for most people. Hopefully that helps a bit, good luck to you all!