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International Business Times
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Lynn MYAT

Myanmar Addicts Battle Their Demons In The 'House Of Love'

More than a hundred shaven-headed men take part in a day of weightlifting, karate drills, dancing and Buddhist prayer -- drug rehabilitation, Myanmar style (Credit: AFP)

More than a hundred shaven-headed men pour out of their Yangon hostel around 6 am for a day of weightlifting, karate drills, dancing and Buddhist prayer -- drug rehabilitation, Myanmar style.

The group of doctors, musicians and street food vendors set off for a jog around a verdant, orchid-dotted compound, watched over by supervisors carrying heavy wooden sticks.

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