A chronicle of a Pennsylvania woman's attempts to rescue her 23-year-old daughter from addiction and enroll her in a treatment program. Directed by Susan Froemke and Albert Maysles.
A discussion of replacement therapy for opiate addiction, and how medication can help curb cravings that can lead to relapse. Hosted by Scott Farnum, an administrator at a Maine hospital.
A discussion of the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) approach to encouraging addicts to seek treatment. Hosted by Dr. Robert Meyers.
Dr. Kathleen Brady discusses how psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and trauma, can lead to addiction or relapse. Dr. Brady is a professor of psychiatry at the Medical School of the University of South Carolina.
Dr. Mark Willenbring discusses genetic and psychiatric disorders than can lead to addiction, and how to find treatment. Dr. Willenbring is the director of treatment and recovery research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.