my best friend is the same in denial about addiction, i know how tough it can be watching them slowly kill themselves, i have tried everything to help but in the end you cant help someone who wont help themself.maybe rehab instead of psych ward ? but again they have to release them eventualy & you'll find yourself back to square one ya cant help someone who wont help themself. sorry i cant give you any posative advice i wish more than anything i had some my self this friend means the world to me & i'd give anything to help her but i'v got nothing left accept to hope for the best & prepare for the worst! sorry again