Michael Mooney shares his personal journey through gambling addiction, tracing how childhood experiences gradually developed into a hidden and destructive pattern despite his recovery from substance use. The documentary follows the events that ultimately forced him to confront the addiction and begin rebuilding his life. Now working as a certified counsellor, he reflects on the challenges of recovery while offering hope to others facing similar struggles. Through his experiences, the film explores the complexities of behavioural addiction, recovery, and the possibility of lasting change.
Inside one of Kabul’s largest drug rehabilitation centres, a former mujahideen fighter works alongside a small medical team to help people through detox and early recovery. The documentary follows patients, families, volunteers, and staff as they confront severe withdrawal, homelessness, poverty, family breakdown, and limited access to medication or basic care. Set against Afghanistan’s strained healthcare system and reduced international aid, it offers a stark look at the human consequences of addiction and the challenges of providing treatment with few resources.
