19 Movies that showed us the dark side of drug abuse

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8) Spun

2003 Sundance Film Festival - "Spun" Q and A - Source: Getty
2003 Sundance Film Festival - "Spun" Q and A - Source: Getty

Spun revolves around the negative impact of meth addiction. When Ross is introduced to meth the initial euphoric effects feel intriguing to him. As Ross’s addiction deepens he experiences hallucinations and intense paranoia which are the side effects of drug abuse. The movie depicts how drug abuse negatively impacts people's relationships as Ross becomes more isolated from everyone. The negative impact of meth addiction is graphically portrayed in the movie. Spun also portrays the dangers that come with meth addiction and the drug trade. Disclaimer: The movie contains graphic content that may be disturbing to some viewers.

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Edited by Sugnik Mondal