Kabul: Rehab Hell
Synopsis
1,000 patients can be housed at a former US military base turned rehabilitation center in Kabul, where treatment lasts 45 days without pain relief.
Synopsis
Malawi Kamil patrols the streets of Kabul in February 2022, targeting drug addicts. Since the Taliban regained power in August 2021, they have arrested thousands based on appearance. A former US military base now operates as a rehabilitation center, housing up to 1,000 patients for 45 days of treatment without pain relief. Afghanistan remains the world's largest opium producer, complicating efforts to combat addiction amid widespread unemployment and economic collapse. Many families struggle to afford treatment for their loved ones.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how the Taliban's policies impact drug addicts in Kabul.
- Find out what life is like in a Taliban-run rehabilitation center.
- Meet individuals struggling with addiction in a collapsing economy.
Did You Know
- The Taliban arrests thousands of people for merely looking like addicts.
- The rehabilitation center can house up to 1,000 patients at a time.
- Afghanistan is the world's largest opium producer.
- The Taliban banned poppy cultivation and harshly punished its use in the 90s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of the rehabilitation center in Kabul?
The rehabilitation center can house as many as 1,000 patients for stays lasting 45 days.
What is the Taliban's approach to drug addiction since regaining power?
Since regaining power in August 2021, the Taliban has been cracking down on drug addicts, arresting thousands and forcing them through rehabilitation programs.
What is the current status of Afghanistan in terms of opium production?
Afghanistan remains the world's largest opium producer.
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