Addiction Movie Analysis

Choose and research a movie that deals with the topic of addiction and obtain facilitator approval.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you answer the following:

• Explain what types of addiction were addressed and how the film’s characters became addicted, if known.
• How did this addiction physically affect the individuals involved?
• In what way did the addiction affect work and relationships?
• What were the long-term health problems associated with the addiction, if any?
• How would you confront the addiction to bring attention to the problem? Explain.
• Does the addicted individual blame his or her addiction on anyone? Do they take personal responsibility for their addiction?
• What treatments are available for the individuals? Would this work for all types of addictions? Consider, for example, alcoholism with drug addiction or smoking and eating.