19 Movies that showed us the dark side of drug abuse

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12) Ben Is Back

2018 Toronto International Film Festival - "Ben Is Back" Premiere - Source: Getty
2018 Toronto International Film Festival - "Ben Is Back" Premiere - Source: Getty

Ben Is Back focuses on the impact of drug abuse on a family who are hopeful for the recovery of the drug addict. The movie tells the story of Ben who is struggling with drug abuse and has to go to rehab. On his visit to his family during Christmas his family members get the false hope of Ben’s recovery. However, Ben quickly falls victim to drug abuse again and goes back to the vicious cycle. The movie emphasizes how important support is for recovery. Ben Is Back shows a poignant point of view on how families are impacted by addiction. Disclaimer: This movie deals with sensitive subject matter, including drug addiction and its impact on its families.

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Edited by Sugnik Mondal