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 · 20m

Director Joe Berlinger, Susan Froemke

Opiate Addiction: Understanding Replacement Therapy

Justin and Amanda, a young couple addicted to opiates for several years, have entered a treatment facility at Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine. This program follows their progress and presents expert commentary from Acadia administrator Scott Farnum.
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.
An Interview with Kathleen Brady, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Kathleen Brady is a professor of psychiatry and an expert in addiction and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Here she discusses how underlying disorders like anxiety, depression or trauma can lead to addiction or relapse.
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.
A Mother's Desperation

The story of one mother's attempt to rescue her daughter from her heroin addiction.
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.