450 individuals addicted to drugs in Kandahar province have returned to their families after receiving treatment.

Among them are doctors, teachers, and even students.

Rahim, a 33-year-old who was previously a nurse, said that the dark and heavy smoke of drugs had taken all the joys of life from him.

"I had become addicted to drugs, but after treatment, I regained my health. Now I will return to society with two professions: nursing and motorcycle repair, and meet the needs of my family," said Rahimullah, a treated patient.

At the drug addiction treatment center, all patients receive training in professions such as car repair, making electrical appliances, and plumbing.

"I was previously a senior officer in the 205th Atal Corps. I became addicted to drugs, but now I am treated and will return to my family with the profession of tailoring," said Abdul Qayoum, another treated patient.

They say that with the skills they have learned, they will now contribute to meeting the living expenses of their families.

Currently, 1,500 individuals are undergoing treatment at this rehabilitation center.

According to officials, many of these individuals turned to drugs due to unemployment and psychological pressures. 

Abdul Shukor Shakib, the head of the addiction treatment center in Kandahar, told TOLOnews: "God willing, we will provide work tools to those who have recovered and completed professional training. They will continue their activities, and this process will remain sustainable."

Mohammad Azizi, a representative of Kandahar's Public Health Directorate, said: "Many of the addicts include educated individuals, but we treat them."

Officials at the addiction treatment center in Kandahar also said that in addition to distributing work tools, they will create employment opportunities for those who have recovered.