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 · 23m

Director Joe Berlinger, Susan Froemke

An Interview with Mark Willenbring, M.D.

Director of Treatment and Recovery Research at the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Dr. Mark Willenbring discusses the different factors that can lead to alcoholism, including genetics and psychiatric disorders.
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.
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.
A Mother's Desperation

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