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 · 19m

Director Joe Berlinger, Susan Froemke

A Mother's Desperation

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

In an informal therapy group, Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of NIDA, discusses addiction as a brain disease with addicts and family members. She notes the environmental, behavioral and genetic factors that can make an individual vulnerable to addiction.
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.
An Interview with Michael Dennis, Ph.D.

Dr. Michael Dennis is an expert on the treatment of adolescents with drug and alcohol problems. In this program, he discusses the vulnerability of an adolescent's brain and the prevalence of co-occurring disorders in teen addiction.
Getting an Addict into Treatment: The CRAFT Approach

Dr. Robert Meyers developed an innovative treatment method called Community Reinforcement and Family Training. This program outlines the CRAFT approach, a gentle and effective method for helping families guide addicted loved ones into treatment.