How to handle someone who drinks all the time!?!?!?

Alright I live in Seattle and I know someone who lives in ohio who needs to have a glass of wine as soon as they wake up and continue to drink it all day!!! Its only 11 there and she is already drunk and then tells me that she is going out to baby sit a few kids I know! Also tells me she has errands to run! I am scared that she is going to hit someone she loves and kills them or even hurt herself! I have called the police station near her and they need her lisence plate numbers (she has two cars) and none of her relatives are willing to give me the info! Should I stand back and let something happen? or should I continue to keep trying on helping her? Ps she has been like this for the past 8 years and it is only getting worse! She tells people she is not drinking wine but cherry juice!

Oh yeah she is my mother and the kids are my niece and nephews! Also no bad comments I really need medical advice on this and how to let someone know they need help. I have already tried 3 one on ones with her and its not working. Also I am afraid that she is rubbing off on my 17 year old sister who is now moving back in with her!

She is on a path of destruction. She needs help before she does hurt herself or someone else. If all else has failed, stage an intervention. Bring it too her all at once, and maybe she'll see that what's she's doing isn't healthy or safe. I've lost soooo many people in my life to drunk drivers, and don't wish that on anyone. Don't let your hindsight be 20/20. See it now and fix it now before it's too late.

If you can prove beyond a resonable doubt that she is a threat to herself and/or someone else, she can be detained for an involuntary stay in rehab, as long as the judge sees fit. I know this is a route that people do not like to take, but when it comes to the safety and well being of the people you love, you gotta do what you gotta do. Also, tell your siblings that if they truely care about her, they will NOT condone her actions, and stop bailing her out of trouble every time. The more they do that, the more it will happen.

Unfortunately there is nothing you can do to help an alcoholic. I would tell your family members that she has been drinking and do not trust her to care for their children, I would also call the police dpt she has to pass and let themknow there is a drunk driver, I would make her life so hellish that her only option is to help herself. Youcould go to AlAnon

Sounds like she is an alcholic who is in need of some help STAT.maybe you could try to talk to your family about having an intervention?Suggest a rehab for her.Maybe get her to some AA meetings?These are some suggestions most ppl have to hit bottom b4 getting any help or even recognize that they even have a problem.You could go to Al-Non meetings there they will teach you how to deal with a person who has a drinking problem and there are many ppl there who share the same issues as you and they will guide you on what you can do to help you and your mom.Sometimes,(just another suggestion) you could try tough love.Take away something that you do for her on a regular basis.Do you help her w/bills,rent,etc? if you do, don't anymore.You are dealing with a sick, baffling, cunning disease(yes, alcholism is a disease and not one to b taken lightly), it can be fatal if not dealt with.As I read from someone else maybe a neighbor could help with the plate numbers.None of your nieces or sis would help you with that?Unless your mom admits that she has a problem your going to have a tough fight on your hands trust me I no.I'm an addict/alcoholic and my bf of 17 yrs is an addict/alcoholic we are both clean and sober now, but let me tell you it was not easy and I battle and fight with it evryday of my life.I wish you luck and will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Do you know any of her neighbors that could discreetly give you the license number of her vehicles?
You could also contact her local city councilman and explain the situation to him/her. If they can't help they could certainly steer you in the right direction.
As for getting your mother help, that will only work once she's ready for help. It must be frustrating being thousands of miles from her during this time of need, but hopefully she'll realize she needs help before a tragedy occurs.
Good luck & God bless.