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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is not a confidence that you can keep.  Frankly, if you were my sister and you kept this information from me, this would cost us our relationship.

You do not have a moral obligation to keep a confidence about an adolescent's drug use from a parent.  Especially a family member.  You can and should explain to your niece why you are not going to keep the secret, but it is not a confidence that can be kept.  Someone's life and health is at stake.

I would not give her the option of doing it herself, since she obviously has refrained from doing so.[/quote]

I agree, but I would let the niece know first that you are telling and give her a chance to at least say her piece first to her parents - then you talk to your brother too.  Then you might want to go to Al-Anon yourself (for friends and family of addicts - its a great support group).  In my experience with addicts, it could take a few 30-day or 90-day programs to get sobriety to finally stick.  Usually addicts have to hit their bottom before they decide to make a life change.  And in my opinion, your nephew will need a sponsor in AA or NA and regular meeting attendance.  Don't forget to pray if you believe in that.  Good luck![/quote]

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