More often than not, it resembles a formulaic, over-sentimentalized made - for - TV movie that lacks the big talent, great writing, and efficient character development to help set it apart from other films in its genre (not to mention the fact that it's overlong and way too bland to resonate on
an actual emotional level.
Substance dependence is defined as the inappropriate use of substances with
actual harm or consequences to the individual on a physical, mental,
emotional, and / or social
level.