Paranoia, sex for a fix, theft – drug addiction can ruin a person's life in a matter of years. For their next fix, addicts commit unthinkable acts. According to statistics, approximately 18,000 people in Kazakhstan are addicted to illegal substances, but the real figure is much higher. In this episode, the characters openly share their stories: how it all began, what they were willing to do for a fix, what they went through, and how they managed to escape this hell.

Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro
01:56 – How do people become addicted to drugs?
06:48 – Are second-graders on speed?
09:25 – How is speed ruining Kazakhstanis?
13:08 – "If you have a f*ck, a pretty girl will give it to you"
14:59 – Girls sell themselves for a fix
18:06 – "The brain completely forgets that there's a body"
21:18 – "I haven't slept or eaten for 30 days"
22:29 – I abandoned the stroller with my baby in the winter
24:55 – Hallucinations from salts
31:42 – What does salt cause?
35:12 – How did loved ones learn about addiction?
43:11 – "How Snoop Dogg can't do it"
45:49 – "I need help, help me"
48:29 – How to help an addict?
51:06 – "If They Don't Take Me to Rehab, I'll Jump Out the Window"
54:45 – "Rehab Seemed Like Paradise"
56:06 – Rehab Never Ends
58:36 – Life After Addiction

This video is for informational purposes only and does not promote illegal substances. Our editorial team categorically condemns the use of any psychoactive substances and does not encourage their acquisition or use. All stories are told by real people in order to illustrate the devastating consequences of addiction and warn viewers against fatal mistakes. Drug use is deadly to your health and leads to personal destruction. If you or someone you love is experiencing addiction, please seek qualified medical and psychological help.

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