The Assad regime in Syria collapsed rapidly after a rebel offensive captured Damascus, with President Assad fleeing to Russia. Analysts attribute this swift downfall to weakened support from Assad’s allies, Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah, and the impact of the Captagon drug trade. Captagon, a popular amphetamine in the Middle East, is produced in Syria, generating significant revenue for the regime. However, neighboring countries, aiming to curb the drug’s spread, distanced themselves from Assad, contributing to his regime’s collapse. The drug’s widespread use and economic impact played a crucial role in the regime’s downfall.