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

A Mother's Desperation

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

26 min
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.

20 min
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.

21 min
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.

23 min
An Interview with Michael Dennis, Ph.D.

Dr. Michael Dennis discusses the vulnerability of an adolescent's brain and the prevalence of co-occurring disorders in teen addiction.

24 min
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.

26 min