The Taliban's ban on poppy cultivation and illicit drugs has led to the rapid decline of a once-booming drug town in Afghanistan. The town, Bakwa, was a hub for the production and trade of opium, heroin, and methamphetamines, providing a significant source of income for the Taliban. However, the Taliban's ban, coupled with the destruction of labs and the imposition of higher taxes, has caused the drug trade to collapse. The town's economy has suffered, and many residents have moved away. While some farmers have turned to growing legal crops like wheat, others are struggling to survive.