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Addiction (Used DVD)

Addiction (Used DVD)

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Condition: Discs Like New. Small scratches on case.

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.

Scenes Include:
  • Disc 1
  • Saturday Night in a Dallas ER
  • A Mother's Desperation
  • The Science of Relapse
  • The Adolescent Addict
  • Brain Imaging
  • Opiate Addiction: A New Medication
  • Topiramate: A Clinical Trial for Alcoholism
  • Steamfitters Local Union 638
  • Insurance Woes
  • Disc 2
  • What is Addiction?
  • Understanding Relapse
  • The Search for Treatment: A Challenging Journey
  • Adolescent Addict: Multi-Systematic Therapy: A New Outpatient Approach
  • Disc 3
  • Interview with Dr. Nora D. Volkow M.D.
  • Interview with Mark L. Willenbring M.D.
  • Interview with Michael L> Dennis Ph.D.
  • Interview with Kathleen T. Brady M.D., Ph.D.
  • Disc 4
  • Getting an Addict into Treatment: CRAFT Approach
  • Treating Stimulant Addiction: CBT Approach
  • Opiate Addiction: Understanding Replacement Therapy
  • South Boston Drug Court