

Where will Captagon users get the drug after Assad’s fall?
Feb 20, 2025
Niko Vorobyov, a freelance journalist and author of "Dopeworld," dives into the shifting landscape of Captagon production. He discusses Syria's transformation into a Captagon hub under Assad's regime and the implications of the government's crackdown. Vorobyov speculates on the drug's future, suggesting potential production shifts to neighboring Lebanon. He also highlights the intertwining of politics and the Captagon trade, revealing how local crime syndicates are involved. The conversation reflects on broader drug trends while humorously imagining future generations' views on past substances.
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