Movies Dealing With Drug Addiction?

Published February 5, 2014

Question by Barb: Movies dealing with drug addiction?
What do you think are some realistic movies about drug addiction. You can also include TV episodes. My favorite so far is Requiem for a Dream. I also thought the way Private Practice dealt with Amelia Shepards addiction was excellent.

Best answer:

Answer by Russel
Trainspotting

Answer by cttnbd
Trainspotting is my fav movie about junkies.

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