Addiction
starring: Keanna Bradley, Mark Davis, Wendy Knight, Courtney Madison, J.J. Michaels
directed by: Quasarman
directed by: Quasarman
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This groundbreaking HBO series teams some of America's foremost experts on the vexing problem of addiction with some of the most talented documentary filmmakers working. The result, Addiction, is a riveting pastiche of short spotlights on the deep wounds, scars, and battles affecting the growing numbers of people plagued with addictions, especially to drugs and alcohol. In A Mother's Desperation by Grey Gardens co-filmmaker Albert Maysles and Susan Froemke, a Pittsburgh mom is wrung nearly dry in her frantic attempt to keep her daughter alive through her horrifying addiction to opiates. At one point, she resorts to having her arrested: the ultimate in tough love. Other segments look at the devastation wreaked by alcohol, that most sanctioned of social drugs, and how people in varying social and economic strata have tried (and in some cases, failed) to overcome their heart-breaking diseases. A lot of emphasis is given to medical solutions and research, and less to some methods with very established success records (notably, Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step groups). But the filmmakers may have felt the work of A.A. has been explored deeply over the years, and also doesn't necessarily work as a film subject. The ones they have chosen to focus on, including struggling teens, insurance lapses, workplace stigma, etc., are gripping enough.
The set comes with even more intense and deeply reported footage (more than four hours' worth of extras) including interviews with addiction experts, and fascinating brain research that shows how the flawed addict brain reacts. There's also a helpful paper guide to the series, with talking points, which can make the series a useful tool for health professionals, teachers, 12-step groups, and even families who are desperate to understand this often baffling condition. It's not a breezy experience, but watching Addiction will surely change hearts and minds of those touched by one of the most destructive conditions in modern life. --A.T. Hurley
Movie DVD
Amazon.com:
This groundbreaking HBO series teams some of America's foremost experts on the vexing problem of addiction with some of the most talented documentary filmmakers working. The result, Addiction, is a riveting pastiche of short spotlights on the deep wounds, scars, and battles affecting the growing numbers of people plagued with addictions, especially to drugs and alcohol. In A Mother's Desperation by Grey Gardens co-filmmaker Albert Maysles and Susan Froemke, a Pittsburgh mom is wrung nearly dry in her frantic attempt to keep her daughter alive through her horrifying addiction to opiates. At one point, she resorts to having her arrested: the ultimate in tough love. Other segments look at the devastation wreaked by alcohol, that most sanctioned of social drugs, and how people in varying social and economic strata have tried (and in some cases, failed) to overcome their heart-breaking diseases. A lot of emphasis is given to medical solutions and research, and less to some methods with very established success records (notably, Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step groups). But the filmmakers may have felt the work of A.A. has been explored deeply over the years, and also doesn't necessarily work as a film subject. The ones they have chosen to focus on, including struggling teens, insurance lapses, workplace stigma, etc., are gripping enough.
The set comes with even more intense and deeply reported footage (more than four hours' worth of extras) including interviews with addiction experts, and fascinating brain research that shows how the flawed addict brain reacts. There's also a helpful paper guide to the series, with talking points, which can make the series a useful tool for health professionals, teachers, 12-step groups, and even families who are desperate to understand this often baffling condition. It's not a breezy experience, but watching Addiction will surely change hearts and minds of those touched by one of the most destructive conditions in modern life. --A.T. Hurley
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Great
Was in good shape and I use it at my job. I am a Substance Abuse Counselor and Therapist
Rating: 
- Fascinating
Awesome documentary! Definitely worth buying. It clears up a lot of unfair stigma associated with addiction, accurately portrays the struggle towards recovery and the frustration of relapse, and gives snippets into current brain imaging research and medications used to facilitate abstinence. Great for those with addiction, family/friends of someone with an addiction, mental health professionals, or anyone who is curious about addiction.
Rating: 
- addiction
The 1.5 hr documentary itself is great.But all the extras get really repetitive, it feels like the documentary equivalent of 'bloatware'
Rating: - addiction
Great ......gives a lot of insight and hope for those wishing to stop their addiction.
Rating: - Great education tool!
This DVD set was recommended to me by a treatment provider who came to speak in my class on substance abuse.Using current research, HBO has provided interesting segments that involve interviews with treatment professionals as well as individuals and families affected by substance dependence.I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the topic or to suppliment the educational experiences of students.
- GreatWas in good shape and I use it at my job. I am a Substance Abuse Counselor and Therapist
- Fascinating Awesome documentary! Definitely worth buying. It clears up a lot of unfair stigma associated with addiction, accurately portrays the struggle towards recovery and the frustration of relapse, and gives snippets into current brain imaging research and medications used to facilitate abstinence. Great for those with addiction, family/friends of someone with an addiction, mental health professionals, or anyone who is curious about addiction.
- addictionThe 1.5 hr documentary itself is great.But all the extras get really repetitive, it feels like the documentary equivalent of 'bloatware'
- addictionGreat ......gives a lot of insight and hope for those wishing to stop their addiction.
- Great education tool!This DVD set was recommended to me by a treatment provider who came to speak in my class on substance abuse.Using current research, HBO has provided interesting segments that involve interviews with treatment professionals as well as individuals and families affected by substance dependence.I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the topic or to suppliment the educational experiences of students.
