I dont think you really understand the nature of addiction rebgirl. If you want a true to life portrait of what addiction is really like you should read the kevin smith blog series "me and my shadow". It's about Jason Mewes and his heroin problem and it is actually a really good read and especially good if you are a fan of Kevin Smith's movies.

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You would also be surprised to find out that kevin smith, the man behind the clerks and jay and silent bob movies, is one of the best writers around today.

I also think this is even better at depicting drug addiction than Requiem for a Dream, at least to Kevin Smith fans who know the people in this story so well.