How do I go about helping a family member wth alcohol addiction

A really close family member has become a alcoholic,hes only 28 yrs old with 2 toddlers and his mum is coming to my home everyday crying for help. He grew up in a broken abusive family and has suffered all his life.

He drinks for emotional reasons and growing up with him and being so close to them I know i really need to help him in some way. Everyone else in the family has shun him and treats him like garbage because of his addiction but i know where hes coming from. Any advice please?

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Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F

You don't really help. They have to want to get help for themselves. You can help with resources and by helping his kids, but until he is ready or hits rock bottom nothing you do will help in reality. I have been there and done that myself and wasted my time and money.