Drug addiction.

A programme for staff and students new to the field. Part 1, Understanding the Basics, discusses the psychological and physical reasons why people start and continue to use drugs. Specialist terms are also defined. Part 2, Treating the Drug Addict, offers practical and pragmatic guidelines for treatment. It features a short clip from the movie trailer 'Reefer Madness'. Important points are illustrated with clinical examples, and interviews with specialist staff and with addicts are included. Dr Andrew Macaulay of Turnip Video.