Inside one of Kabul’s largest drug rehabilitation centres | Witness Documentary

Afghanistan has one of the world’s highest drug addiction rates. According to the Taliban, there are an estimated four million drug addicts across the country.
Babrak, a former mujahideen fighter, used to be one of them. Now, he is committed to supporting addicts to detox in one of the capital’s under-resourced drug rehabilitation hospitals.
Since the Taliban took power in 2021, international aid has been withdrawn and public services are on the brink of collapse. Babrak and a handful of medical staff struggle to offer a line of hope as the Taliban's anti-drug policies are put into action.
A Second Shot is a film by Marcel Mettelsiefen.
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[@simona4315]

Qatari wahabi agenda vs Saudi wahabi agenda? 😂😂

[@AhmadAli-ez8db]

The gift of democracy and 20 years of occupation brought significant challenges to Afghanistan. The previous governments in Afghanistan were marked by corruption and instability. Warlords, drug dealers, and mafia elements held positions of power within the government, leading to widespread lawlessness and insecurity. Even near the presidential palace, people were not safe and faced frequent robberies. During this dark period, kidnapping, land grabbing, and embezzlement of public funds were everyday occurrences. Bribery was rampant within governmental offices, further perpetuating a culture of corruption. The president lacked the authority to make meaningful changes, as the country was effectively controlled by powerful drug dealers and warlords. Police officers and military personnel often engaged in extortion, stopping individuals on the streets for money. Regrettably, drug abuse was pervasive among high school and university students, regardless of gender. Additionally, distressingly, there were training centers where women were taught how to engage in kidnapping activities. These circumstances were further exacerbated by the unfortunate support provided by Western countries to these unsavory individuals over the span of 20 years.

[@mandarina5199]

carry him carefully, he was a muslim? if he wasn't you would carry him recklessly? wtf Al Jazeera racist, discriminating, nothing new, islam touch islam destroy

[@mandarina5199]

I reported you to KZbin staff for discrimination

[@hameedkatoor7469]

This because of American rule

[@fakrul7004]

I just want Afghanistan to grow and succeed. They went through a lot. They deserve to be in peace.

[@Mu5tyLaghmani]

It won't succeed, see with Pakistan seeing Afghanistan as its fundamental threat, with backing of British and the western countries on Pakistan side, Afghanistan 🇦🇫 has no friends or allies, the domestic division due to wars and Afghanistan waters flowing into neighbouring countries, as an Afghan I can say that Afghanistan is a perfect recipe for its neighbours and the regional powers to manipulate it to their interest use

[@yeahokbuddy2510]

Taliban won’t help them do either lol

[@fsdfsdfsd4561]

@@zm9419 What? They fought and defeated the US-Led Coalition to protect their country. Before that they defeated the Soviet Union, don't make stupid comments they were invaded each time. They are now rebuilding despite all the sanctions lmao.

[@Mu5tyLaghmani]

@fsdfsdfsd4561 Anyone that Pakistan don't like, it means that person is good for Afghanistan. Talibans are heroes of Pakistan so the rebuilding that they are doing are all the projects of previous government and presidents

[@artnvain]

​@@Mu5tyLaghmani almost had a stroke reading this

[@junbug4997]

I was a drug addict for over 30 years I lost my children and a wonderful wife due to my addiction. I destroyed my life in so many ways. Now I’m 52 years old and I been clean for 5 years. I have my own apartment and car and I’m slowly rebuilding a relationship with my kids. It hasn’t been easy but with Gods help it could be done.

[@lulusp4312]

Proud of you ! And most of all you should be proud of yourself ! 👏🏼

[@Vanessa-yn4dx]

Keep loving your children much more, and your Spiritual Father so much more! You can make it

[@kennethjensen730]

God dosent exist u dumbwit Its what you do, and not a fictional cloud rider. Use your brain please.

[@NN-st8fp]

Eish you the best 👏🏻

[@Emir_of_North]

Great

[@ClandestineGirl16X]

I've worked in substance abuse field for years in the USA. It's the most rewarding work. Hard work, but worth it. To see people change their lives around for the better, become healthier, and repair relationships, is just so beautiful. Watching the hopeless become hopeful, the scared become brave, and the uninterested become the most motivated. It's so beautiful. I've met some amazing and incredibly intelligent people. The stigma in the USA is that addicts are unintelligent criminals. I've met psychiatrists who were detoxing. Doctors who were detoxing, forensic scientists in rehab, teachers, CNAs, artists, bakers, police officers, fire fighters, so many people. People are more than their addictions. Addicts are not their addiction. It does not define who they are. Please be kind and help those in need. Narcan training is often free at local Healthcare facilities.

[@AJ-pc9gu]

❤

[@ralphthebulldog5163]

Beautiful? The lives they have ruined

[@ClandestineGirl16X]

@@ralphthebulldog5163 beautiful as in fixing their lives, making amends, and getting sober. Obviously.

[@ScooterFarts]

This isn't treatment. It is a brutal and deadly Russian roulette of who succumbs and doesn't to withdrawal. Those that actually survive then released with no coping skills, jobs only to re-enter their addiction with a massive rate of immediate overdose & death.

[@ClandestineGirl16X]

@@ScooterFarts if that's your experience, I'm sorry.

[@zukowskichet4359]

I understand addiction. 10 a half years sober, but that was some straight kidnapping.

[@user-yt7hq5jg1j]

If someone "kidnapped" you like this you wouldnt have been addicted. But your government probably want you to be addicted thats why they didnt "kidnap" you like this. These people will be thankful after when they get sober.

[@FranzBieberkopf]

Well done😊 Stay strong and clean.

[@stephaniemoore8886]

YOURE GONNA TAKE THIS HELP!!! 😂❤ funny but not.

[@JWB86]

Beyond third world

[@aliwooz913]

So there letting them go through withdrawals cold turkey from heroin?? That's extremely unhealthy and you could possibly die from that depending how bad your addiction is

[@seb1554]

Great but sad documentary. The guy at the beginning who said the one thing worse than misery is poverty was spot on. 99% of the time people use drugs as a means of escape because they don’t like their life.

[@bujfvjg7222]

"99% of the time people use drugs as a means of escape because they don’t like their life." You sir, seem the only intellectial person here!

[@Caedus696]

@@neerodenna Afghanistan is still the biggest supplier of opium, the Taliban say they are cracking down but it is the country's primary source of income. Many of the addicts aren't buying the drugs, they are taking what they can while they work the poppy fields.

[@himada48]

@@neerodenna they actually don't. Most of them steal, rob or do other illegal stuff.

[@dublinsfaircity]

How can these people afford cocaine and heroin if no money?

[@user-tv9vg7we9t]

@@neerodenna You know poppies grow everywhere in Afghan don't you?...

[@Leg3nD_n97]

Arab League & Muslim League needs to support our Afghani brothers

[@christianchitalu3468]

I think every human should be concerned 😟 not only wat you mentioned.

[@abdallahdahermousa3867]

@@christianchitalu3468we don’t need colonist

[@athmanchimerah3379]

Let's talk about Sudan am from Kenya,I have never heard anyone talk about my brothers, they are humans also

[@Blindfolded.911]

You mean they don't need support from other than Arab & Muslims?

[@waxanimacagahaygiibaa2814]

Sorry brother but i really haven't seen a thing these two have done, ever.

[@joanntordil5730]

This is heartbreaking. God bless these people who gave these men back their dignity. May God bless all of you.

[@SeekerothPath]

The ending makes you want to cry What a selfless worker working for the betterment of humanity

[@buskingkarma2503]

I'm an ex drug addict who has been clean for several years,and watching this and realizing just how privileged I've been to have been an addict in Britain! Poor souls,my heart really goes out to them!😥 because,, it's not easy,even in privileged conditions! God bless them!❤

[@SpaceRanger187]

grown adults, if they want to do drugs that is their choice

[@naomicatherine1245]

Privileged 🙄🙄🙄 so privileged you ended up as a druggie

[@shukriaawale1099]

@@SpaceRanger187 It is not a matter of want ..Drug use is deep. poverty, mental health …among many other reasons …No one wants to use drugs purposely …Try to have empathy ..

[@mostafasaid5012]

​@@SpaceRanger187you wouldn't survive 3 days in Afghanistan

[@SpaceRanger187]

@@mostafasaid5012 actually i survived 200 days there

[@mariorossi9655]

One of the most heartbreaking, but also moving things I have ever seen. A true lesson in compassion. Anyone who can break a drug addiction like that is a hero. Babrak is like a light in the darkness for them.

[@duduquattom8025]

Part 2 should be needed indeed very beautiful masterpiece

[@jakobaa9031]

Kidnapping, imprisoning, beatings and torture is NOT the answer.

[@CatalinaCristina-se5cb]

​@@jakobaa9031Then what?As long as they dont do it by themself...U have any ideea what addiction to a drug means?Do you have any idea how much parents struggle to keep their children away from these ?And they just dont wanna understand how bad those drugs control their life

[@jakobaa9031]

@@CatalinaCristina-se5cb Then what? Instead of torture and beatings? Are you kidding me? We have evidence based treatment , is it not rocket science. This is treating humans like dogs.

[@user-rp5ix9vk8d]

​@@jakobaa9031 You can picture it like that but deprivation of certain rights for the sake of the community is worth it. Individualism is a cancer of Western societies. The needs of a community are far higher in value than a single person.

[@mdnaeemuddin2416]

That guy is a gem. Allah bless you and give you strength.

[@TheAhmadnt9]

Big time

[@agooeycinnamonroll1338]

Ameen

[@James-ly3wf]

Who? The guy that kidnaps addicts off the street and forces them through medically dangerous withdrawals before throwing them back to the wolves!

[@777Tyrone]

@@James-ly3wfyea.. that’s the one, allah bless him, right ? lol

[@BrownGeorge-pw2xo]

I started doing drugs since my teenage, got addicted to heroin. Spent my whole life fighting heroin addiction. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. This is something that really need to be use globally to help people with related health challenges.

[@SusanaGomez-mp8sk]

Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.

[@Bastianbishops]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

[@DonnHowes]

YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@SusanaGomez-mp8sk]

I'm really happy for you that your mom decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.

[@gefferystones2814]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@patriaciasmith3499]

Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

A lot of people have testified about this and I really want to give it a shot. I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

[@enzobuso5933]

You and you alone saved your own life. Remember that.

[@PedroPeyolo]

Yes, Madre Ayahuasca helped me get clean - and KAMBÔ 🐸 💯💯💯💚💚💚🫶❤️‍🔥

[@Bushbaby1977]

Well done!!!!!!!

[@peaceful_servent_of_Allah]

Thank you Aljazeera team for this documentary our Afghans are suffering alot

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks for watching.

[@benjammin9745]

Yeah, this one was gold.

[@simona4315]

Yes they're biased only in favor of one religion and devoid of any humanity

[@bilsid]

may Allah have mercy on our Afghan brothers.

[@mossadagent9582]

A country ruled by Islam has no future. Period!

[@coreydpaul7793]

This was absolutely heartbreaking to watch I cried through the whole story I'm from Canada I never knew anything about your country and I'm 58 God bless you sir and all your worker's for helping others I too was an addict for 15 yrs I've been clean since 2017 bless your heart's and souls ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Mollys-lips]

Congratulation, it's not an easy thing to beat . Can I ask u, just out of curiosity, did u use any MAT program or no? If u did are u still using it? Either way we'll done I wish u all the successes& happiness life can bring u. God bless take care , and rmbr that was something u DID not something u were.

[@coreydpaul7793]

I was hooked on crack cocaine and worked at the hospital. Thought I was fooling everyone only fooled myself it was escalating and one day I said to my self no more and I quit took some sick leave went through withdrawal at home and went back to work until 2020 and had to go on long term disability it definitely had an impact on my health but I feel very fortunate to have come out alive ❤

[@Mollys-lips]

@coreydpaul7793 thank you for the reply&your honesty . Can u tell me, as I've nvr been on crack, what exactly are the withdrawals? I mean I know what they are from H....

[@Mollys-lips]

Like I mean there's no physical pain or sickness , or is there? Bc with H it's physical, psychological, mental, emotional basically the whole 9

[@coreydpaul7793]

I had the shakes for 3to4 days muscle spasms nausea and slept alot no nothing as horrible as what these people go through I am truly humbled and thinking of doing it for a year or more easily triggered but that went away and now does not bother me I thank the lord everyday for my recovery

[@ashimaearthsky]

You are giving these men back their dignity. God bless you and God bless every one of them and their families. What an important difference you are making in this world.

[@hodophilenafis3207]

After Watching this documentary I cant Control my tears I Salute to that Uncle Babrak for his selfless efforts to rebuild Afganistan in his own unique way. Kudous to Aljazeera they always make wonderful documentaries. Love and Dua from India....

[@KoroushRP]

Iran needs to go into afghanistan and help the khorossani Persians establish their own state there.

[@mustaphamond5819]

You realize how hypocritic this is? They punish the Afghhan people in this "reha" Prisons and they dont get proper treatment. the State penalizes drugs to an extreme extent. At the same time heroine is one of the main exports of the Islamic afghan state.

[@FatelState1]

Ah yes kidnapping people off the street is really helping them. You sir are brain dead and coming from India probably inbred

[@perrycheong1058]

​@@mustaphamond5819The Taliban (and Al Qaeda) were involved in the production and trade of heroin for many years.

[@jakobaa9031]

Kidnapping, imprisoning, beatings and torture is NOT the answer.

[@benjaminpiso140]

Salute to Uncle Babrak for his selfless efforts to rebuild his country in his own unique way. Aljazeera always make wonderful documentaries. Kudos

[@prakashpavuluri9036]

Humanity still exists 😂

[@Mogadypopz]

Taliban caused the opium crisis, what are you smoking?

[@KoroushRP]

Iran needs to go into afghanistan and help the khorossani Persians establish their own state there.

[@mujahid-9630]

@@KoroushRPlo😂😂😂😂

[@jakobaa9031]

Kidnapping people of the street?

[@raimobrunning3657]

They are are doing a hell of a job trying to save those ones addicted. Very compassionate and understanding.

[@elizabethleon2409]

God blessed the heart of Babrak and all the people that helped the helpless. It’s really very comforting to see that there’s still good people in this world. Please 🙏 continue the mission to help others.

[@bluntismaximus]

Didn't think I would, but I watched it all intently. Provoking, heart breaking, but also a strong sense of brotherly love. Uncle Babrak is doing great work with limited resources. I sincerely hope these people can find a path without drug addiction going forward.

[@jakobaa9031]

Kidnapping, imprisoning, beatings and torture is NOT the answer.

[@ak-killer-4782]

​@@jakobaa9031did you watch the full video

[@jakobaa9031]

@thatsentertainment9425 I dont care much about sayings. I care about kidnapping, beating, torture, imprisonment - all for nothing.

[@alexcope8142]

on the day of judgement, the govt. of IEA have to jusitify their main source of income/export which has killed more civilians than the war

[@cheesethatdoesntbelongtoyo7279]

@@jakobaa9031yeah lil rehab got like 9 times before the person overdose and talking about it in a circle sure helps Your looking down in them like it’s backwards but tough love to safe someone’s life doesn’t hurt either Also you def are American 😂 Lowest intelligence that critiques all 😂

[@shaziafahim470]

Such a great documentary, I couldn't stop watching it till the end, feel sorry for our neighboring brothers and their economic conditions but the courage of some people who are running this rehab is beyond words to do justice to their honest fight against this drug addiction.

[@TomorrowIsYouNotPromised]

Ben je serieus ? Waarom heeft aljazeera podium voor deze drugs verslavende broeders zonder dat er enige hulp via een inzameling actie is om help te beiden in alle vormen die jij je maar kan bedenken. Ze willen dit normaliseren Nee wat doet aljazeera ze openbaren mensen hun zonden wereldwijd. Als de broeders in deze film hun zelf zo terug zien zouden ze woedend zijn. Omdat ze met zicht zelf bezig zijn of denken dat die man die filmt iets van bied of iets dergelijks same of the People how make this documentaire !

[@user-rp1xv5tc9d]

Very interesting noticed

[@user-ec6ru9jq4f]

Same here I could not stop watching. Best regards from Miami, Florida

[@TomorrowIsYouNotPromised]

@@user-rp1xv5tc9d Ben je serieus ? Waarom heeft aljazeera podium voor deze drugs verslavende broeders zonder dat er enige hulp via een inzameling actie is om help te beiden in alle vormen die jij je maar kan bedenken. Ze willen dit normaliseren Nee wat doet aljazeera ze openbaren mensen hun zonden wereldwijd. Als de broeders in deze film hun zelf zo terug zien zouden ze woedend zijn. Omdat ze met zicht zelf bezig zijn of denken dat die man die filmt iets van bied of iets dergelijks same of the People how make this documentaire !

[@TomorrowIsYouNotPromised]

@@user-rp1xv5tc9d aljazeera dont want to allow my opinion, i would call it dictator ship. And controle oppisition.

[@user-wu7fv1gs4r]

I was a herion addict, and its amazing to see the struggle they have in their country. We have all the help, support and medication to help. They have no medication just strenth and endurance. I wish them all the best.

[@NaomiMicheal-uj8rr]

It’s so heartbreaking when most of them are old men

[@Deepakpundir-spark]

Being trapped in alcohol addictions. This makes me cry to see people like that man. What a great cause to live.

[@fuundfara]

It’s all about will and understanding oneself

[@Deepakpundir-spark]

May god never let you have to deal with addiction. Even science has started acknowlede this part as being illness. Did you know in video they are addressed as patients.

[@davechristian7543]

r u talking about that bully?

[@akanji_mm8805]

Stay strong bro. You’re bigger than the addiction. You’ll pull through. You’ll win the fight biidhnillah.

[@jdfg5fff]

That happens in all the world, come to Scotland to see what drug addiction is

[@JUPITER44444]

The man who says "I had better clothes when I was using drugs" is in the state of denial. That's rough.

[@melbrown3559]

I was looking for this comment

[@7HatimF16]

He is still extremely addicted, sadly

[@philippawallacedunlop9393]

It’s in the eyes, they show his heart & mind were still under the effects of the drug & it’s withdrawal. It’s a long process & anger’s often part of that. All so sad

[@DeepakTiwari-wx5ee]

Thank you for love, compassion and kindness.

[@Anonymous-zx3do]

Comment to the gentleman that used to be an addict and now works with addicts: The man wasn't blaming. He was explaining what incidents led him to drugs. War causes many people to become addicts. One thing I learned in 20 years of counseling is never to discount anyone's feelings. I am a female military veteran. I was addicted for 25yrs to opiates.

[@HeyAllWasGood]

You are so strong!! God bless you, and keep safe 🙏 ❤️ Thank you for your service.

[@pa3041]

PTSD from all the paperwork and logistics?

[@frostystoneman3273]

I agree. Babrak was probably covering for the Government. The addict in question is entirely correct. Babrak is the one talking about hope and responsibility. He's got a good NGO/Government job.

[@captainspiffy5175]

@@frostystoneman3273 Hi frosty, I don't think Babrak was covering for the govt. I think he was trying to teach them accountability for thier actions. Of course you are right, thier Goverment and country is in shambles because of the war and its not the addicts fault. I think Babrak was trying to get them to change angles on the problem and foucus on what they can change and not foucus on things that are out of thier control. 😃

[@user-tt5wr7xv9c]

When you don't have a problem and you take drugs that's when you know you're in trouble you take it without a problem whether you are that's not right when you take it and you got a problem least you know why you're taking it

[@memeingthroughenglish7221]

I really felt the respect from the healthcare professionals for the patients.

[@fy4370]

They treated them like prisoners.....

[@fathiifyy-to5ex]

​@@fy4370:(

[@Pikagirl999]

@@fy4370sarcasm…

[@user-my9re8ol7p]

​@@fy4370yes

[@23Pandher]

Were you expecting a lollipop after a dental visit?

[@eileenferris9619]

I've never felt so emotionally moved by a living person's passion, goals, drives and motivations for the good of man.

[@DotskiB]

He is one amazing, beautiful soul. Turned his suffering ing a light to guide others. Feel for every single one and I hope better times are ahead for each and every one of them.

[@osmansanee1143]

say no to drugs abuse

[@budgetking2591]

problem is heroine is a big source of income for the Taliban, so they will not shut down suppliers.

[@addy1294]

@@budgetking2591 they are shutting down already

[@xander583]

@@budgetking2591 Please stop with this narrative

[@salahahmed7379]

@@budgetking2591 they have stopped and demolished 95 percent of the drug farms,

[@Jazminelove252]

​@@budgetking2591Fake news

[@globe_throtter_1843]

As a Muslim, this documentary tearing my heart apart. We always pray for your betterment Afghanistan. Muslim from all over the world love you 🇦🇫

[@ubjuu]

hope they make od all those.

[@Dog-bb8hr]

Your prayers won‘t help this people. They experience extreme poverty on a daily basis. They need investments in education, health care (especially mental health care) and infrastructure. The society desperately needs a social security net. The ultra-rich Arab countries need to stop building mosques around the world, we have enough of those - they need to invest in Afghanistan. But there is a huge problem: Taliban. Taliban are religious fundamentalists, they have no idea how to govern a country.

[@hurreh_patteggentus.]

you should respect all religious beliefs: christians, jews, buddhists, induists, taoists, confucianists, sikhs, shintoists, animists, atheists... you're not a supremacist religion, respect the others

[@ubjuu]

@@hurreh_patteggentus. less cry.Keep this country white.

[@mariahk4889]

The Taliban keeps them poor, hungry, wounded and drug addicted.

[@chrismullan7191]

I dont know much about Afghanistan, but i watched all of this Documentary and it just told a story that was breathtaking to watch and just the sheer compassion for the people with addiction was remarkable.

[@kathleenibeh6309]

Mr. Babrak, may God bless you and your staff for all your work, love and care. Truly heartbreaking situation

[@thefrostyslime]

This is so heartbreaking... The people of Afghanistan have been through so much, and I pray that peace finds them soon.

[@krntnews2198]

hi

[@KuchNahiBasAiseHi]

Who was in Taliban army then? Iranians? iraqis? Tajiks? or Pakistanis?

[@RANINGHAVOC]

@@KuchNahiBasAiseHi extremists? what kind of question is that? a retarded one

[@freako_rsa]

​@@KuchNahiBasAiseHiand who tf are you? God? Gtfoh.

[@Naksu..]

The Taliban banned Opium for years until the American took over Afghanistan. They made it worst. Afghanistan became the world's largest supplier of opium, accounting for some 80 per cent of the global market.

[@ahmedali-gu8st]

Their is nothing more noble than what babrak is doing with the whole team. Real help and real change. He does what a real brother should do to a real brother.

[@user-pw7ih9fz6q]

He is a criminal, and should be in jail for kidnapping and violance.

[@P4Tri0t420]

fr@@user-pw7ih9fz6q

[@user-ch8wo2ou2v]

take a hike @@user-pw7ih9fz6q

[@pakilla4578]

​@@user-pw7ih9fz6qokay crackhead 😂

[@tea5092]

@@user-pw7ih9fz6q aww it sucks he is not white, he doesn't fit ur agenda white boy

[@Mandalaaxo]

So much of this messaging is like "if you don't want to be poor, then just don't be poor!" Sometimes it's NOT your personal weakness. There are many factors on the road to becoming an addict, it's not just "you did this to yourself, so just get over it!" Poverty, lack of education, lack of stability - those ARE legit reasons for addiction.

[@NamumjiNyambe]

They are simply keyboard worriers texting from a place of privilege. They know nothing about abject poverty.

[@user-gj2rh8yb4y]

Bundles of thanks to these volunteers..it is great initiative to help them recover..

[@babonim1661]

He's not perfect, we don't deserve him but he's the hero most of part of the world needed.

[@LisaSimpsonRules]

The problem that I see with this hero-worshipping thing is that in the end, it only creates inflated egos and abuse of power. I can see this falling onto corruption in a decade, as there seems to be not counter-balance and somebody who checks on him. "All power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." I am not claiming that what he is doing is bad, but there is something about the maverick about him and the way he goes around things, in my opinion.

[@AamuAurora]

​@@LisaSimpsonRulesyou're totally right

[@LisaSimpsonRules]

@@AamuAurora I wish I am wrong and this guy will keep to the narrow end of things and just helping people out generously. I DO wish I am completely wrong.

[@jakobaa9031]

Kidnapping, imprisoning, beatings and torture is NOT the answer.

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

@@LisaSimpsonRulesI can see corruption coming in once they start bringing women into these facilities

[@tjsells9288]

Bless that man trying to heal his country! God speed!

[@jakobaa9031]

Kidnapping, imprisoning, beatings and torture is NOT the answer.

[@Mossaab-kg3cj5hc5s]

@@jakobaa9031 it is your fault , you attacked their country

[@lilianemerinedelasllagas9982]

I salute the guy for his selfless help

[@AvocadoesALLDay]

Uncle Babrak is an Angel unlike any other. Bless him for his service to the weak and poor

[@amalina472]

Uncle Babrak, all the staffs and doctors. Huge respect to all of you. May Allah ease everything. Stay healthy and stay strong!! From Malaysia

[@jensschmidt5825]

Show for the camera. Those are death camps.

[@AlanAlan-jc9sf]

Haha Taliban themselves are drug sellers 😅

[@unrealgalaxy9669]

@@jensschmidt5825'death camps' lmao whats your source? reddit?

[@Toppaz-ro3mn]

@@unrealgalaxy9669 western indoctrination probably

[@bujfvjg7222]

if, (what's her name again....Allah?) wanted it to be so, wouldn't it be so? Or are you so nieve that you lack the ability to see reality for what it really is? Moron!

[@timbucktoo99191]

I'm Australian and spent some time hiking in the north of Afghanistan back in 2018, such a beautiful country with an amazing culture. This documentary saddens me, and I wish Afghanistan a brighter future. The man talking on top of the bunk bed spoke some truths. The population is living in poverty, uneducated, no jobs and no future. Education is key to bringing a nation out of poverty and I hope the Taliban realise this and implement schools in all regions of Afghanistan. I wish Afghanistan all the best and would love to go back in the near future!

[@AnandSingh-sw4yk]

Taliban is terrorist

[@PrefoX]

they think islam is education and that is the root of all problems... religiots

[@dasrajarshi04]

Sad to say but it is a lost cause now

[@irin9218]

Unfortunately they are engrossed in the externals - moral policing. Real education that spurs economy, jobs etc are not a priority...heaven is. There is a saying - so heavenly minded that one becomes useless on earth.

[@felice7428]

I talebani , sono talebani. È un errore , credere che ci siano i talebani "buoni".

[@user-uv7nl8kz2o]

💪🏻@16:53 I knew there was something I liked about this dude; @ the gym, a war vet who, despite overwhelming odds, still gives back to his countrymen 🇦🇫

[@Phushprada1]

This is so heartbreaking, ❤️ and well wishes from 🇿🇦

[@folegionnaire4404]

bless this man for doing what he can, we all have our addictions some less severe than others but all bad and I'm sure like the man said we'd never wish those days on our worst enemy astaghfirullah

[@agni_oh]

this is heartbreaking to watch

[@budgetking2591]

yeah thats not a rehabilitation centre, thats a prison.

[@benjammin9745]

There are prison like rehabs in America too.

[@nebhalabir1201]

They are helping

[@khalidmohamed5129]

Usa to blame

[@techtom2171]

@@budgetking2591 how desperate are you to comment against them everywhere with no legit source and then you drop your own comment a like...lol

[@guryworld6656]

Thanks for showing this to the WORLD.. "it takes one to know one" because he went through the same experienced and made it possible for him to stopped it completely now his time to help others as well. GOD BLESS TO THE PEOPLE BEHIND MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TREAT THEM. Continue spreading LOVE AND KINDNESS...

[@MrSeelenwalzer]

It breaks my heart when I see these poor people who simply have nothing. I was in Afghanistan myself in 2003 and maybe I was blind, but there was hope then. I remember these lovely people, this beautiful country. Afghanistan deserves peace. The people deserve to live. Afghanistan has been suffering for too long. Thank you to the self-sacrificing people like Uncle Babrak and many others who are working selflessly and with all their might for the welfare of the people.

[@andreiradu1945]

They didn't produce 80% of the world's opium after the taliban took over. While under american occupation the problem was rampant.

[@StoicRoadz]

Seems like they all have a ton of kids they should take care for...these guys a worthless and pathetic. Spoiled boys.

[@ShaunBoden-zw5zu]

It simply isn't possible to eradicate the scourge of drugs 100% sir.

[@Dualities]

@@ShaunBoden-zw5zu u guys can blame drugs for this we know who true cluprit is...

[@ShaunBoden-zw5zu]

@@Dualities didn't blame anyone I was merely stating a fact if you can't see that that's your problem.

[@brianmurray1395]

These men TRULY CARE. They are doing such an incredible job for their brethren. INCREDIBLE stand up work in a region of the world forgotten.

[@ozzyptl2982]

Just wow. Very good documentary . I was drug addicted. I agree with those addicted men. If you can't find a job and have family issues you start finding a way to silence it. However the other side has the right. You can blame only yourself. I haven't been taking drugs for 6 or 7 years. I received my chance and I'm using it.

[@user-en9nv8gs8v]

Bro I'm still suffering it's now 5 days already today I got little energy

[@samueljackson3920]

@@user-en9nv8gs8v Just take it One day at a time bro. Don’t dwell on the past and don’t think too far ahead…Think too much about the past and it will eat you up with guilt and regret ; think too much of the future, it will shower you with worry, self-doubt, and anxiety. So just Stay in the present and just try to win each day that’s right in front of you… next thing you know it’ll be 30 days, 60 days, 365, etc. One day at a time my brother, best advice I can give u 🙏

[@randomchannel8220]

Stay strong bro@@user-en9nv8gs8v

[@vapi1402]

I take everyday Drugs i earn a lot of money and take Cocaine for stress. But my live is amazing i feel great. I never want to change my life i earn so much money i dont have enough time to spend all of it. Drugs aren't bad its the Consumer what he do.

[@polishpat95]

​@user-en9nv8gs8v been there and done that. With the worst of the worst. Purple fent. 5 days is not bad. Will take a little longer but you passed the hardest stage, being sober for 5 days is alot. Keep it up! It gets better

[@Mr.SKI36]

Lots of Love from Nagaland Whoever that guy is may God bless him and give him a long life .. God bless Afghanistan

[@ken-gl8kf]

Long live rio🤞😭😂

[@jihadi-against-oppression]

Free Nagaland from India

[@parmykumar8592]

Breaks my heart watching this! Godbless Afghanistan & the Afghans! Love from England 🍀💚✌️

[@CKBeets]

You know it’s bad when people are willing to snitch because they’re more afraid of the “government” than they are the drug suppliers

[@khadaareofficial7992]

34:09 Babrek is hero. Even tho he’s not writing off the fact that the country has a economy problems, he’s still trying to tell them to be responsible of your actions. What a guy. The world should help this guy.

[@beebee33]

Great documentary, beautifully produced. It really tells this story of how devastating the effect of drug addiction can be. I want to hear more of their stories and see follow ups on how they're doing. God bless them

[@ohlando7913]

We need some sort of forced rehab in America. I tried to take my brother in and it was supposed to be on his own choice. He has passed on from complications having to do with family and his addiction. Trumps agenda 47 plans to force homeless into rehab for addicts, financial and work help for people down on there times, and asylum for the mentally ill. This drug problem can and should be solved before waisting billions on Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Or NATO. It should be America and its citizens first.

[@ViciousMaximus]

Islam is worse that any drug.Submision fill the hearts with hate

[@financialplanningeducation5924]

​@ViciousMaximus stop talking kak.

[@dwnstringer]

This documentary I very sad everyone should see this.

[@ssshadowwolf6762]

@@ViciousMaximusthen you know nothing about true Islam . Fanatics don’t count .

[@artschool673]

When there are so many people with a mental issue (and addiction is one) the blame does not fall on the weakness of the mind of the individual, but on society. It is a social problem, not a personal one. The carer is wrong.

[@genericexpo]

such a great initiative for helping people who's the victim of drugs

[@rethabilemsibi4931]

Drugs are affecting most countries, i am a recovering addict also 🇿🇦, Happy and proud to see people who are like Babrak making a huge difference, May The creator grant us peace ❤

[@Alpasualhuai]

I am also addicted, but I am free now, because of God..

[@FuckerFusss]

Are you on any medications ?

[@nasrudinabdi1635]

Babrak and all the staff, including the doctor, the cooks, May God bless you all.

[@KoroushRP]

Iran needs to go into afghanistan and help the khorossani Persians establish their own state there.

[@bilalabawi9064]

ameen brother

[@jakobaa9031]

Not the users tho. Just the guys kidnapping people off the street - robbing them off the belongings and beating them. (God bless those people) :D

[@timotomorrow3133]

I never thought that this TV station would allow or broadcast such a documentary... thank you for that!!

[@AndrewStuderVisuals]

Much respect to Babrak! Afghanistan needs more people like him. You can tell he genuinely cares!

[@georgesm1th]

This is an excellent documentary. Praying for our brothers and sisters there in Afghanistan. After all the hardships, praying that one day you guys will recover and have a better life. Pinoy Watching from United Arab Emirates.

[@pastorbill7374]

Watching FROM America.. KEEP UP THE GOOD FIGHT NEVER SURRENDER TO THESE EVIL PARISITES THAT WANT TO DESTROY YOUR MORAL FIBER GOD ALMIGHTY GAVE YOU.GODS BLESSINGS TO EACH OF YOU

[@blushinghuma]

​@@pastorbill7374are u drunk?

[@elizabethleon2409]

@@blushinghuma Are you a druggy?

[@fistingendakenny8781]

I have afghan refugee friends, they are the nicest people you'll ever meet, greetings from Ireland

[@syedfaaz8191]

Amazing! Captured so real...

[@RavenThePlayer]

He's truly lived an amazing life. From a Williams Field highschool staff member to Taliban addiction specialist in just 5 years.

[@freakinfrugal5268]

?????

[@TalentScout29]

Babrak is a real life hero. Even if many of the people that go into rehab end up using again at least he’s able to give people the help they truly need. It’s great to see someone as passionate as he is to want to change people around him for the better. It’s saddening to know that 1/3 of the country is addicted to drugs and that other countries don’t reach out a hand to help them

[@jakobaa9031]

Kidnapping, imprisoning, beatings and torture is NOT the answer.

[@jeffersondeleon925]

What are you suppose to do when it’s only 1 vs a million? You have to show a hand of force

[@jakobaa9031]

@@jeffersondeleon925 Says who? This is not evidence based treatment. It is based off religion like we are living in the year 1350. Its RIDICULOUS.

[@achrafb9114]

​@@jakobaa9031 with all due respect, drugs is dangerous and it's better to help them by force then letting them in their misery. if i'd be addicted to some drugs to the point where i'd start pickpocketting, just to get some drugs like the man that got interviewed, then i'd gladly accept their help. sometimes, violence is needed. to give you another example, if someone wanted to k*ll himself by throwing himself, i'd rather use all my strength to not let him jump and i'd be ready to knock him down so he can't use that knife to end his life. some people always say "no violence" but violence is not always a bad thing. i would use violence to defend innocent people for example. also, if you disagree with the forced hospitalization as being the best option then please provide a better solution in your comment, thank you. btw as a guy said, they need to stop the dealers, i agree but im talking from the point of view of the guy who we followed during the interview, because all he can do is what is he doing. i cant see another option for him.

[@brooklily7150]

We're too busy trying to get a grip on the epidemic caused by the poison their country sends us...WTF would we help THEM?

[@cindyBS72]

Heartbreaking and heartwarming. What an incredible man, who can help so many other addicts to overcome their struggle.

[@zaidanaldzakir2008]

Wenas [e-mail]

[@jakobaa9031]

Kidnapping people off the street. Torture, beatings and forced into being sober is NOT the answer. This is treating humans like animals - we should do better!

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

​@@jakobaa9031absolutely its the worst kind of abuse, and the guy says "in the first 15 days they are aggressive and some kill themselves " I just know that for all their preaching, all these thugs are Hellbound.

[@kiwigal9654]

An incredible man???🤔😂 So kind, so inclusive, so caring, so gentle🤣

[@zaidanaldzakir2008]

@@kiwigal9654 wenas [e-mail]

[@ladifmefireabdou5256]

I love al Jazeera for this beautiful documentary. May you continue helping humanity.

[@ps4a]

I like how the guy knows that there’s no solution and still goes on doing his duty with whatever is left.. he cleans them baths them but also points out that there’s no means out there even if they want to get cleaned … it’s amazing to see go through all of his duty with such strong conviction .. he is very inspirational 🙏

[@CCarr2012]

This is one of the best heartfelt documentaries Ive seen in quite some time. I admire the time and sacrifice the Babrak have given to each survivor to ensure their recovery and give them a chance to reintegrate back into society.

[@aquious953]

RESPECT! fellow addict here. The problem with forcing them into treatment is that they need to hit a hard bottom before they're ready to get clean. Men need a job that gives them enough to support their family and thus are respected in their community. May you all find meaningful lives ❤

[@Immmu7712]

Well-done....hope this is not only for video but a continuous process

[@45ttyuuytrtu]

Brother you are doing a great job for humanity...God bless u

[@saifulblog9140]

Same situation in Bangladesh. More than 80 % adolescent of my village are involved with drug addicting.i am panic for my future life in here in Bangladesh. I love my motherland, i don’t want to leave my mother but my future is 😢

[@williamwensley2796]

Babrak's speech that he gives to the patients at 34:10 about the need for personal responsibility and self-awareness of our actions in life, you can tell comes from a place of sincerity and experience. It is only by looking inward that we can ever truly grow outward.

[@missynataly]

Beautifully written 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jakobaa9031]

Kidnapping, imprisoning, beatings and torture is NOT the answer.

[@velzz4016]

They should learn from U.s goverment how to deal with drugh addict

[@jakobaa9031]

@@velzz4016 Why learn from another failed state? How about the places where treatment actually work?

[@williamwensley2796]

That's true and ultimately why this "therapy" is deeply flawed. Without voluntary commitment of the patients, lasting changes will be harder to achieve. Afghan solutions for Afghan problems I suppose. @@jakobaa9031

[@purificationroque5255]

So sad ,drug addiction is global ,,,God help those people in need .❤️

[@sarahdixon6011]

What a very POWERFUL MAN he is. WOW.

[@brianmurray1395]

As poor a country it is these people are making a conscious effort to help their brothers. May God bless them. These are great human beings. It’s so hard to break that addiction but it can be done!

[@lazarusdouvos]

that heartfelt hug by his mother was so moving. i hope they all stay healthy

[@waheedfaizi1780]

Inshullah in 8 or 10 years allah will help us with power and unity Inshullah may allqh give good health to all whom are need 🙏

[@kisankaur4459]

THANK YOU, SIR. FOR YOUR HELP

[@loribaker8339]

Such a touching docu. I wish all these men the very best and may God heal them forever from the power of drugs.

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Thank you for taking the time to share your comment with us, dear Lori. We appreciate it.

[@ariannouri-nasir7766]

Afghanistan goes from being a 40 year warzone to a drug state. As an Afghan myself I feel so devastated as to what my country has come to be🥺🥺. There is not one day that goes by where I don't pray for peace and prosperity for my country

[@suhailkhan323]

InshaAllah soon

[@VendPrekmurec]

My neighbour was working as Yugoslavian in Iraq. He traveled a lot to Afganistan too... He said that Afganistan, Iraq looked like Yugoslavia in the 60s

[@ljiljanasakovic8828]

Bro', it is ONE COUNTRY - Plant Earth, and all ("normal ") people needs the same When problem is in one organ hole body suffers. and spread. Problem in one state also ... God bless you with His Face of Love

[@ViciousMaximus]

It´s not helping and won´t ever help.There is not god , keep submisve

[@Venmanayan]

Sorry to hear, but there is chance, alot of countries have been warzone for decades, but they came back strong with great honest caring leaders

[@lanotlasumitra271]

God bless the one who helped to these helpless people!

[@misssexandsafari]

Bless all these addicts. May they reach full recovery. The LOT OF THEM.❤

[@mubizz80]

Thank you for your kind heart in helping out the helpless and hopeless citizens. May Allah reward you all abundantly.

[@healtheworld6014]

Aameen

[@dipeshrai1349]

Thank you for the love,care,support and giving them a new life,showing them the right path to live. The world needs more people like you. May God shower you blessings ❤

[@fatimamariananatter9310]

Amiin 🤲❤

[@angeldelrosario203]

Amen

[@anessakhan3791]

Aameen

[@jakobaa9031]

Love , care , support, or kidnapping, torture, imprisonment and beatings?

[@DrLoverLover]

​@@jakobaa9031its the same

[@user-gl2on7vn2g]

Thanks for the work

[@vibemachaaaa4929]

One of most grateful documentary Thankyou Al-Jazeera

[@dublinsfaircity]

This man is worthy of so much praise. He has given his life to help others. He has suffered so much himself but has a gift from god. A caring, decent and honourable man. Love and Respect from Dublin, Ireland🇮🇪

[@dianaberlin4767]

as an Irishman you should be smarter than to believe in a thing called god

[@aknightbauer1821]

We llliikkkkk&&&@“” B

[@jakobaa9031]

Kidnapping people off the street. Torture, beatings and forced into being sober is NOT the answer. This is treating humans like animals - we should do better!

[@Blacattacsquadron]

​@@jakobaa9031ok friend, now you're trolling. That's not good.

[@jakobaa9031]

@@Blacattacsquadron How is that? We have evidence based treatment which we know works. WHy kidnap, torture and beat people?

[@ateffayed1]

InshAllah Afghan people will rise from the decades of war and unease. Just watching the people like Babrak gives me hope that the country will rebuild itself with time

[@akuankka321876]

Afganistan is facing really bad economic crisis, water and food shortages. I doubt that the things will improve, especially when you have hard-line schizos in control...

[@jamalsjamalse]

@@akuankka321876bro be a bit optimistic. Always have some hope

[@magnetaria]

Aameen

[@user-fy9el2zu5g]

@@akuankka321876all you know is complain.

[@jakobaa9031]

Kidnapping, imprisoning, beatings and torture is NOT the answer.

[@janicepamute7420]

You have a heart of gold sir God bless all of you

[@deachenangmo5229]

Absolute respect to Babrik for working soo hard to help these addicts to lead normal life 😊

[@K.b10001]

This is what unbiased journalism looks like, thank you Aljazeera ❤

[@TheAkajan]

Absolutely mind blowing ! Kudos to the guy who is helping the drug addicts get a better life.

[@jakobaa9031]

Kidnapping people off the street. Torture, beatings and forced into being sober is NOT the answer. This is treating humans like animals - we should do better!

[@SaahilDar-gp9wd]

Ya, u are doing better, funding terriorist illegal Israel state who kill Palestinian and occupying their land with help of Western countries

[@kieronkearney3731]

Oh wow that was heartbreaking watching that but i was so encouraged by that big social worker and of course all those other volunteers to reach out to their fellow man kind with such empathy and tying to encourage these men young and old and empower them as well , Afghanistan needs aid now