Captagon survivors find recovery in Syria’s first rehab clinic

Captagon survivors find recovery in Syria’s first rehab clinic

The sun rises softly over the olive groves of Afrin, in northern Syria near the Turkish border. Atop a quiet hill stands a pristine villa with Roman columns and tiled roofs. It resembles a countryside mansion more than a medical institution — yet it is Syria’s first rehabilitation clinic dedicated to treating drug addiction. The Hope Center for Rehabilitation opened in January 2025, funded by France and Qatar, and is operated by Syrian NGOs Shaf…