I have relatives suspected of drinking alcohol; does cutting off ties with them count as severing family ties?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: I have relatives who are suspected of drinking alcohol and using narcotics, among other things. He says: I want to maintain ties with them because they are my relatives, but I am afraid for myself from their evil. Does cutting off ties with them count as severing family ties?

Answer:
You maintain ties with them and advise them. You maintain ties with them and advise them. As for cutting off ties and boycotting, that is for the sake of benefit. If boycotting them deters them, and they feel ashamed and repent, then boycott them. But if it does not deter them, and it may even increase their evil, then do not boycott them and do not cut off ties with them. However, continue advising them, perhaps Allah will guide them. Yes.