The AFL has charged fallen West Coast star Ben Cousins with bringing the game into disrepute.

The AFL Commission made the decision at a meeting this afternoon, league chief executive Andrew Demetriou said in a statement.

Demetriou had written to Cousins to advise him of the charge, he said.

He said Cousins' father Bryan and manager Ricky Nixon were contacted late today to advise them of the charge.

A hearing is scheduled for November 19 at AFL headquarters in Melbourne to decide the charge.

Cousins has the right to appear at the hearing in person, via video conference or have someone appear on his behalf, the AFL said.

Cousins was sacked by the Eagles last month after being arrested and charged with drug offences, although one of the two charges against him was subsequently dropped.

Bryan Cousins said yesterday his son was currently receiving treatment in Los Angeles at an appropriate facility, and would be attending rehabilitation centre The Summit Medical Centre in the next few days.

AAP