The consequences of khat use: A review of literature

Ayman Zaghloul; Amal Abdalla; Hossam El Gammal; Hamdy Moselhy

The consequences of khat use: A review of literature

Ayman Zaghloul, Amal Abdalla, Hossam El Gammal, Hamdy Moselhy

Department of Psychiatry

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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
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

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