Cagneydog - what you and your family are doing is great...sometimes it helps a person to know they are not fooling anyone any more.

What your family is planning is called an "intervention". These are often done with the help of an addictions counsellor. This person is there to keep a handle on things - and is indispensable in guiding the family beforehand.

The doctor might be able to put you in touch with someone, or if other members of the family have contacted treatment centres, those centres would have someone too.

If your mom agrees to get help - some hospital stay might be necessary for the withdrawl, and also to check on the general state of her health.

An intervention shows that everyone knows - and CARES!

Good luck!

Catty1