19 Movies that showed us the dark side of drug abuse

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14) Walk The Line

The 78th Annual Academy Awards - Governor's Ball - Source: Getty
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Walk The Line tells the story of a legendary country singer Johnny Cash who falls victim to drug addiction. Initially, John has the delusion that the drugs are a medium to enhance his performance and also help him with the pressure that comes with performing. However, he quickly falls into the vicious cycle of drug addiction. He suffers from paranoia and mood swings which get worse. The movie portrays his journey to recovery with the support of his wife. The movie depicts the importance of support from close ones during recovery. The movie shows a nuanced portrayal of the negative impacts of drug addiction.

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Edited by Sugnik Mondal