Substance Abuse Counseling

Experts discuss drug and alcohol addiction and explain how addiction is a treatable brain disease. A feature-length 90-minute documentary Addiction brings together leading experts on drug and alcohol addiction to shed light on dependencies, causes, and the latest developments in treatment. The film focuses on case studies and new medical approaches. Personal stories from addicts and the loved ones who struggle to help them find treatment highlight common misconceptions and shed light on addiction's complexity. This set also contains over five hours' worth of additional material, including a supplementary series of 13 short films that delve deeper into the various dimensions of addiction; interviews with noted authorities on the subjects of addiction, psychiatric disorders, and effective treatments; and a 12-page program guide featuring summary points, questions for care providers, online resources, and other key information.