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<blockquote data-quote="PirateMom" data-source="post: 628462" data-attributes="member: 18076"><p>Unfortunately at the moment there isn't anything you can do. If she is still taking care of herself and still competent then she's still able to make choices for herself. The most you can do is trying and express your concerns. It's dangerous for her to drink at that age, I'm certain she's on prescriptions medication and the effects of that combined with alcohol might not be safe for her. Maybe contact her primary doctor and let them know what is going on? Then her doctor can look over her list of medications and at her next visit have a talk with her. Most states only allow you to be able to take action if your parents have signed over their primary care to you. Then you can place them into a de-tox center. </p><p></p><p>Have you looked into Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) ? They are all about taking care of people who might not be able to make the right decisions for themselves. If nothing else they usually have a help line you can call to get advice and what legal steps you can take.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PirateMom, post: 628462, member: 18076"] Unfortunately at the moment there isn't anything you can do. If she is still taking care of herself and still competent then she's still able to make choices for herself. The most you can do is trying and express your concerns. It's dangerous for her to drink at that age, I'm certain she's on prescriptions medication and the effects of that combined with alcohol might not be safe for her. Maybe contact her primary doctor and let them know what is going on? Then her doctor can look over her list of medications and at her next visit have a talk with her. Most states only allow you to be able to take action if your parents have signed over their primary care to you. Then you can place them into a de-tox center. Have you looked into Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) ? They are all about taking care of people who might not be able to make the right decisions for themselves. If nothing else they usually have a help line you can call to get advice and what legal steps you can take. [/QUOTE]
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