At the start and possibly the end of the film we plan to have a voiceover. We aren't quite sure what yet but here are some ideas so we can narrow it down:
word definitions:
ad·dic·tion
n.
Compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance
-or-
The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or or involved in something.
in·flu·ence
–noun
The capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.
-or-
The action or process of producing effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others.
re·lapse
To fall or slip back into a former state, practice.
trau·ma
–noun
An experience that produces psychological injury or pain.
dam·age
–noun
to cause damage to; injure or harm; reduce the value or usefulness of.
harm
-noun
physical injury or mental damage; hurt.
free·dom
-noun
the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint
re·cov·er·y
-noun
the regaining of or possibility of regaining something lost or taken away.
We may also have music playing over the top. The choice of music needs to be quite slow but not too slow to drag on too much throughout the film. Also we want a track long enough so it won't need to be looped and therefore become repetitive.