There are many movies that depict drug use and its effects. Some people may question movies about drug addiction - are they realistic? Do they portray the truth? Do some movies glamorize drug addiction?

The answer to this is that anything from Hollywood is likely going to be a little less than “realistic” - however some are pretty close and accurate. Movies about drug addiction that depict drug use and its effects realistically may be helpful for others to understand addiction better, as well as help others understand what can really happen by getting involved with drugs or alcohol.

Below we’ve listed some movies about drug addiction:

Acts of Worship: This movie is about a young girl’s struggle with addiction in a non preachy or glamorized manner. Learn More

Trainspotting: Trainspotting is one of the most well known movies about drug addiction. It is about four Scottish friends who battle with drug addiction and one who tries to get away from it all. The scenes are very graphic, so a strong stomach helps! Learn More

Basketball Diaries: This early Leonardo DiCaprio film is about a teenager who enjoyed playing basketball but begins to get caught up in addiction. Learn More

Addiction: This documentary is about addiction and the effects it has on other people as well as some interesting research about drug addiction. Learn More

Clean and Sober: This 1988 film starring Michael Keaton may seem slightly out dated, but it still has the basics of a high profile businessman going through cocaine addiction and rehab. Learn More

Drunks: This movie is about men who meet to talk about their drinking problems. It is a somewhat realistic example of how raw and uncensored rehab can be. Learn More

28 Days: 28 Days stars Sandra Bullock as an alcoholic going through rehab. It’s a little on the light hearted side, and not entirely realistic, but does have some good points on what you can expect during rehab. Learn More

Traffic: This movie is about a newly pointed drug czar, his own teenage daughter falling into drug addiction, and the “war on drugs”. It’s an interesting movie, though somewhat glamorized and overdone. Learn More

Our list of movies about drug addiction may not be the best movies ever or all Academy Award winners. All of these movies that depict drug use and its effects could possibly be good examples for the prevention of drug abuse and addiction and teaching others what addiction and treatment can be like.