Quote From: the_indianI think I'm going backwards at the moment -- I keep going up when I'm supposed to go down or something. :)
Wow, this really is a mess. I only have a couple further ideas, but they're kind of stupid.
First, have you (or your sister) tried googling for Canadian (your province) message boards on this? Now that I think about it, you guys can't be the only people in this type of situation. Message boards can be really good sources of info if one takes the time to find good ones.
Secondly, I agree that using "alertness" as a measuring stick for potential to do harm to yourself is simply nonsense. You mentioned that the standards are different in your own province. If your sister is really serious about going to all lengths, could she move herself and her son near you, establish residency, and then take advantage of those laws? It sounds extreme, but then again, the situation itself sounds kind of extreme.
First, I'd like to say thank you for your ideas! I greatly appreciate it! Well, my sister has looked into everything for her province (Quebec) and according to doctors, police, attornys, detox and all, there is nothing she can do...he, my nephew has to "want" the help. It's crazy because he isn't thinking, the drugs are! As for her moving here, well, he wouldn't go for that and he isn't living with her all the time since he is in his 20's now. He just recently moved in with a girl who has a young 3 month old and who just last month attempted suicide herself! My nephew goes back to the house only once in awhile, when he's in trouble, needs food, etc. So, moving here isn't an option really since he wouldn't come. And you are right, this situation is as extreme as I can imagine! I just hope I never have to go through this with my own children! Again, thank you for all your advice and just for taking time to write back!:)
