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Taliban Restrictions Fuel Addiction Crisis Among Afghan Women

4/11/2025

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In Afghanistan, the Taliban's harsh restrictions on women's education and employment have driven many to substance abuse, with over 500 young women seeking treatment for addiction linked to deepening depression. This alarming trend underscores the devastating psychological impact of these oppressive measures, revealing a growing mental health crisis among women and girls.

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In Afghanistan, the Taliban's harsh restrictions on women's education and employment have driven many to substance abuse, with over 500 young women seeking treatment for addiction linked to deepening depression. This alarming trend underscores the devastating psychological impact of these oppressive measures, revealing a growing mental health crisis among women and girls.