Abstract
Khat is an evergreen tree, which grows in certain areas of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The leaves of the khat have stimulating effect, and therefore chewed habitually by many people living in the area where it grows. Due to the availability of air transport, this drug has made its appearance in Western Europe and in the USA. In this article we will review all the issues related to khat consequences and its use and abuse in different areas of the world.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 77-86 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | European Journal of Psychiatry |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2003 |
Keywords
- Cat
- Catha edulis
- Drug abuse
- Drug addiction
- Khat
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health