I'm about to go try to talk my 20 year old son into going to the ER so we can have him committed. My family and I believe he is a danger to himself and others. I'm dying over here.....I've been committed against my will and the thought of doing this to my son is killing me....but this situation is dire. My son has mental illness, most likely Bipolar. He is also an alcoholic it appears and may be taking drugs but I'm not sure about the drugs. The alcohol/mental health issues are the biggest issues I believe. I need to try to convince him to go willingly to the ER. I'm not feeling hopeful he will comply but that would be the best case scenario. If not, we will likely have to call the police. Does anyone have any advise on what I could say to convince him to go? Advise on what not to say? Any advise at all? I'm so scared for him and of him. I feel like I'm betraying him but I know that's a distorted thought. I was nearly 40 before I truly realized I was mentally ill, despite years of evidence and professional opinions. How am I going to convince a 20year old? His mental illness is obvious to everyone but him. Thank you for listening and any advise you might be able to provide.