we talking about qat that riginated fom east africa

1. CONTINENT OF KHAT
PROBLEM OF KHAT

2. What is khat?
Khat is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages
between the brain and the body. Chewing khat is part of some social
traditions in parts of the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia and Yemen,
and in Eastern Africa, such as Somalia.
Kat chewing has been a common practice for many years in the Horn
of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula where the khat plant is widely
cultivated and known by a variety of names, including qaat and jaad in
Somalia, and chat in Ethiopia.

3. whether the person is
used to taking it
whether other drugs are taken
around the same time
size, weight and health
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B
C
Effects of khat
There is no safe level of drug use. Use of any
drug always carries some risk. It’s important
to be careful when taking any type of drug.
Khat affects everyone differently, based on:

4. increased talkativeness
feeling energetic and social
slightly higher temperature and blood pressure
reduced appetite
alertness and improved concentration
faster heartbeat and breathing
Short term effects may
include

5. . Khat and mental health
Using khat is associated with mental
health conditions such as psychosis which
is similar to amphetamine psychosis. It has
also been associated with depression,
mood swings and violent behaviour.

6. Long-term effects
Regular use of khat may eventually cause:
worsening of existing mental health problems
sleep-related issues
liver disease
fertility problems, such as impotence and lower sperm count
digestive problems such as constipation
sore, inflamed mouth
psychological dependence
mouth cancer

7. The effects of taking khat with other
drugs − including over-the-counter or
prescribed medications − can be
unpredictable and dangerous.
Mixing khat with other
drugs

8. Khat + tobacco = increases the risk
of harms caused by smoking
Khat + alcohol = can cause liver injury
Khat + stimulants like cocaine and
amphetamine = increases the risk of over-
heating and heart attack.
According to anecdotal user reports: