Name: Addiction: The Supplementary Series
Released: 2007-03-15T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

Assembled by top documentary filmmakers, this centerpiece film in HBO's "Addiction" campaign features insights from experts on trends and treatments in the ongoing battle against drug and alcohol abuse. It is comprised of nine segments that focus on case studies and cutting-edge treatments that challenge traditional beliefs on addiction.

2007 · 26m

Director Joe Berlinger, Susan Froemke

The Search for Treatment: A Challenging Journey

Addiction can be difficult for both the addict and their family members. What can be even more difficult is finding the right treatment for an individual.
The Adolescent Addict

The adolescent brain is not fully developed, making a young person extremely vulnerable to drug and alcohol addiction. Co-occurring disorders such as anxiety or depression are typically present with adolescent addicts.
South Boston Drug Court

Drug Courts are an alternative to incarcerating repeat, non-violent drug felons. In lieu of jail, addicts are mandated to receive comprehensive treatment, which often reduces relapses and re-arrests.
Understanding Relapse

Experts explain that relapse is not the failure of treatment but part of the disorder. Through repeated drug use, the brain's "stop" system has been compromised, making it difficult to resist drug triggers.
A Mother's Desperation

The story of one mother's attempt to rescue her daughter from her heroin addiction.
An Interview with Dr. Nora Volkow, M.D.

Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Dr. Nora Volkow addresses a wide range of issues in this program such as: addiction as a brain disease; the stigma associated with addiction; the adolescent addict and relapse.