The film uses the testimony of young addicts, as well as resilient youth, who have developed good coping skills, and the information of experts in the field of addiction research and that contribute to addictions both to substances and behaviors, and the life skills necessary to avoid or escape an addictive pattern.

Part 1: What is Addiction?

#500-27  –  28 minutes, 1999

Part One offers a definition of addiction, both to substances and behaviors and presents experts discussing some of the most recent research on addiction and the brain.  The factors that contribute to a person becoming addicted to a substance or behavior are explored and the progression of addiction is vividly illustrated by addicts and addiction counselors.