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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Looking for resources to help in dealing with my brother who has dual diagnosis.

The Al-Anon and other support groups that i've been going to have been helpful but not totally because they teach you how to deal with the addiction but not the mental illness.

Part of me wants to just wants to let him sink and pull himself back up but with a mental illness, he can't really pull himself back up.

We're in between hanging him out to dry and helping him but not sure if the help we are giving is enabling him all over again. [/quote]

I went to a couple of Al Anon meetings, and numerous people told me "you just have to let them hit bottom."  This is not official Al Anon, but it's what many members will say.  I find this view point objectionable and unhelpful for people like Op and myself who have alcoholics/addicts with special circumstances like mental illness.  Also, rehab experts who are current are quick to say it is a myth--recovery is possible before things get really desperate.

In these groups you are supposed to be setting boundaries for your yourself (not for your qualifies)--what is it you will just not accept from your brother?

There is a Dual Recovery Anonymous that might be helpful for your brother.  DC meeting:
http://www.draonline.org/meetings_dra/usa/district_of_columbia.html

There is no associated family group.  NAMI may be your best bet, but I have heard that people have trouble communicating with them.  I guess you could just show up to a scheduled meeting and see what happens.  You might also search out a therapist that does dual diagnosis and see what s/he may have to offer.[/quote]

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