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The drug's usage extends beyond illicit enjoyment; it has been used by fighters to sustain their stamina in battle. Molana-Allen's interviews with rebel group members indicate a reluctant acknowledgment of its prevalence. Despite the victory over the Assad regime, the resulting culture of drug dependence poses an ongoing threat to Syrian society.
Within the military's prisons, families searching for missing relatives stumbled upon not only records of disappearances but also piles of drugs. These findings highlighted the dual nature of the regime’s reign, where brutal oppression was funded by the very substances that have torn apart communities.