Captagon, originally the brand name for fenethylline, is a synthetic stimulant that was once prescribed for ADHD, narcolepsy, and depression before being banned due to its high addictive potential. Today, so-called Captagon tablets are largely illegal amphetamine-based substances and have become closely associated with drug trafficking, organised crime, and regional instability in West Asia. TheContinue reading “Captagon Explained: Syria’s Narco Economy, West Asia, Drug Trafficking & Regional Security”