19 Movies that showed us the dark side of drug abuse

Beautiful Boy | Image Via: Plan B Entertainment
Beautiful Boy | Image Via: Amazon MGM Studio

11) Cherry

Cherry | Image Via: Apple TV+
Cherry | Image Via: Apple TV+

Cherry tells the story of a young man, named Cherry, who is suffering from PTSD and nightmares after his enlistment in the Army. To escape from his nightmares he resorts to prescribed medications however eventually falling into the vicious cycle of heroin addiction. Cherry takes desperate measures to fund his heroin addiction. This movie depicts the lure drugs can have on people suffering from PTSD which is deeply concerning. The movie offers a raw portrayal of the devastating consequences of addiction and the struggles of recovery. Disclaimer: The movie contains graphic content that may be disturbing to some viewers.

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Edited by Sugnik Mondal