Description: Catha edulis is an drought-tolerant evergreen shrub thats leaves contain cathinone and cathine. These leaves are traditionally chewed by people of E. Africa and the Middle East as a stimulant. It has a long history of human use. (Celastraceae, Catha, edulis)
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Call on Somali community to help regulate khat
****** harrowobserver - (UK) Our primary concern was to look at the social and health implications of khat. (Wed Feb 08 07:04:53 2012 PST)
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******** sciencewa - (Australia) Which are all structurally related to amphetamine. (Tue Feb 07 23:39:10 2012 PST)
The health impacts of khat: a qualitative study among Somali-Australians
*********************** mja - (Australia) How is khat used? Khat was usually chewed in prolonged sessions. Problems of addiction to khat were identified by some participants. Not all believed it is addictive. Health promotion activities targeting communities with high levels of khat use are required to increase understanding of the potential risks of regular khat use. (Tue Feb 07 23:39:10 2012 PST)
The health impacts of khat: a qualitative study among Somali-Australians - World Federation Against Drugs
*** wfad.se - (US) The health impacts of khat: a qualitative study among Somali-Australians ! World Federation Against Drugs The health impacts of khat: a qualitative study among Somali-Australians Perthb s Somali-Australian community has played a key role in new research on the health impacts of khat ( ) leaves, chewed for their amphetamine-like stimulant effects. ) leaves, chewed for their amphetamine-like stimulant effec... (Tue Feb 07 23:39:10 2012 PST)
