A brightly colored, albeit mostly yellow, poster for the film Trainspotting. Ewan McGregor folds his arms in a stencil rendition of himself.

The purpose of art and storytelling is to sort out distinct parts of the human experience. The trials and tribulations of addiction are certainly a slice of human experience that deserve to be explored in our modern world. Thankfully, there have been many great films that explore different aspects of addiction, as well as the recovery from that wretched disease. Keep in mind, many of these films could be triggers for a former addict. Watch with discretion. Now, here are some great films about addiction...