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Taliban crackdown reduces visible addiction in Afghanistan, but meth, heroin, and opium use persists amid poverty, trauma, and lack of care.
In Afghanistan, the Taliban’s harsh anti-drug campaign has led to mass arrests and forced treatment of thousands of addicts, primarily young men from impoverished backgrounds, at centers like Jangalak in Kabul.
While visible addiction has declined in cities such as Kabul, the crisis persists due to widespread use of methamphetamine, heroin, and opium—often sourced from Pakistan—and deep-rooted causes like unemployment, trauma, and decades of conflict.
Despite limited medical resources and mental health support, some recovery efforts offer hope, though long-term success remains elusive without sustained care and systemic solutions.
The World Health Organization estimates 10% of Afghans suffer from drug-related disorders, marking one of the world’s worst addiction crises.
La represión de los talibanes reduce la adicción visible en Afganistán, pero el consumo de metanfetaminas, heroína y opio persiste en medio de la pobreza, el trauma y la falta de atención.