Movies/documentaries about addiction/recovery - Chad Coren, PsyD, CAADC

Hi all,

I've been searching for addiction/recovery DVD's to add to my library and recently came across a real gem. It's a documentary focusing on addiction in teens and young adults called "12" (http://www.12recovery.com). It offers an authentic and genuine perspective of the early stages of addiction, how it unfolds, and most the importantly what recovery can look like at an early age. The latter idea is something that many clients with substance use disorders struggle to envision. The website has a preview if you're interested in seeing a snippet of the film.

If anyone has other suggestions for films, documentaries, or cinematic movies they might suggest involving themes of addiction/recovery, I'd be greatly appreciative.

Best regards,

-Chad

On the Search for Spirituality in the Substance-abusing Adolescent - Kevin M. Large


A Review of the DVD "twelve is there life after rehab in recovery?" - Kevin M. Large, M.A., LCSW, LMFT, MAC, ICAC-II, SAP


ADDIC/DIV NEWSLETTER, Dec 2009 - Scott Kellogg, PhD, and Noelle Kellogg


YRD v12 graditude letter - Jack V Sinclair


"Twelve; is there life after rehab and recovery?" - Robin Dorner-Townsend


Letter from the editor - Gary Enos


BHC Journal - BHC Journal review and article of “12” March 2009


News9.com - News 9 coverage of “12” presentation February 2009


Videiolibrarian.com - "June 23, 2009 (Web Review)..."

"Offering a frank look at the progression of substance abuse addiction, from initial usage to rehab and beyond, Twelve: Is There Life After Rehab in Recovery? features the personal stories of 13 individuals in different stages of recovery. Some have been sober for just months, others for more than 25 years; however, despite hailing from very disparate backgrounds, all tell similar tales of their early teen years, when they began to use alcohol and drugs to 'numb the pain,' but 'never thought [they] had a problem.' Although Twelve is essentially strung-together interview clips, the editing is skillful, powerfully interweaving personal testimonies to create a brutally honest portrait (the documentary includes profanity) of addiction, with rehab and recovery presented as 'progress, not perfection,' as each interviewee feels that his or her now-sober life is an ongoing choice. A fine cautionary/inspirational program aimed at teens and young adults experimenting with drugs and alcohol, this is recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (E. Gieschen)"