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Caroline,
I agree with what's been posted about tough love but I have to say...from what you've said, I sort of doubt it's just pot. The kind of behavior you are talking about sounds like maybe your brother is using harder drugs.
I mean, pot is usually so available, and so prevelant, that people can usually score some from friends, whatever...without resorting to stealing. I don't know your specific situation...but one of the hallmarks of true addicts is the ability to be very convincing.
In all honesty, I think maybe you, your dad and whomever else in your family and friends may have to take more dramatic action. Just kicking someone out usually doesn't work because, and be honest here, if he comes back some cold night, hurt or whatever, your dad will take him back in. Any parent would.
Maybe you should look for an intervention and then some rehab program. Just kicking him out will only reinforce things in his mind, feelings of worthlessness and such...and he will act out even more to get what he needs.
Oh, and think of this, going to the cops will create a record, even if he isn't arrested...that won't help and may make things worse.
Damn, this makes me sound like I'm sensitive...I hate that.
I think you posted to the right place, by the way.
Good luck,
Brutal
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