Earll emphasizes that people in recovery need to identify the origin of their dependency and develop new coping skills. This video offers a creative, although dates, approach in demonstrating the effects of alcohol on the emotions. This TV documentary takes a wide ranging look at the historical developments in understanding mental illness, especially schizophrenia, in addition to societal stigma, approaches to treatment past and present including pharmacology. It review research and its implications for community based treatment and the necessity of family involvement leaving the viewer with hope for the future. Viewers learn that the brain has natural receptors for certain kinds of chemicals that are activated in addictive behavior.
Scientists also reveal the reasons for the pain of withdrawal.
This two part video program presents specific guidelines for effectively treating cocaine addicts. Dr. Arnold Washton, an expert on cocaine addiction and recovery, narrates. This video highlights the five phases of the twelve step processes through the personal stories of participants, including membership requirements, personal inventory, spiritual development, restitution and helping others. It explains how the process can help individuals and families affected by drug addiction, overeating, gambling and other life stress problems.