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Khat

Khat

What is it?

Stimulant drug made from the leaves and twigs, evergreen shrub. Active ingredients are cathine and cathinone.

Street Names

Abyssinian Tea, African Salad, Catha, Chat, Kat, Miraa, Oat, Qat, Quaadka

How is it used?

•   Chewed
•   Dried Khat is used as a tea or chewable paste
•   Smoked, sprinkled on food

Paraphernalia

pipe

Pipe

How does it affect the body?

Manic behavior with grandiose delusions
Chronic use can cause depression and suicide
Hallucinations, paranoia, nightmares
Euphoria, increased alertness and energy, hyperactivity
Increase in blood pressure and heart rate
Cardiac complications
Insomnia, gastric disorders

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