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S4 EP4: I Disappeared For Three Months - This Is ADMI ft Nabeel Sameer

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5 August 2025
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In this deeply personal episode, Nabeel recounts the unexpected moment he woke up in a rehab facility without warning. Taken against his will and left without a clear exit date, he had no choice but to adapt to a strict routine of counseling, group sessions, and isolation. The only constants were nicotine cravings, medication side effects, and an overwhelming sense of betrayal. He walks us through the emotional toll of being left in the dark, not knowing when he’d leave, dealing with withdrawal, and trying to find a sense of control in a heavily policed environment. From trading meds with other patients to smuggled cigarettes, survival became a game of mental endurance and small rebellions. This story sheds light on the complexity of addiction recovery, the blurred line between treatment and control, and what happens when healing is forced. If you’ve ever questioned what goes on behind the walls of a rehab centre, this episode doesn't hold back. Watch, learn, and get inspired. This is not just school. This is ADMI.

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