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What is khat?
Khat is a shrub cultivated in East Africa and the southern
Arabian peninsula khat leaves contain cathinone, the chemical
structure and the e ff ects are similar to those of amphetamine,
though half powerful.
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Consumption
form:
The leaves are eaten fresh.
They are generally dried over a
period which varies from 10 minutes
to several hours.
What
are
the
effects?
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Category:
Stimulant |
Caractéristics:
Khat
is a
plant
that
contains
two
stimulant
chemicals,
cathine
and
cathinone,
which
are
released
upon
chewing
the
plant.
The
chemical
structure
of
cathinone
is
much
like
that
of
amphetamines.
Effects:
Khat
is a
stimulant
that
relieves
fatigue
and
hunger.
It
provides
a
feeling
of
well-being
(euphoria),
it
enhances
alertness,
energy
and
self-esteem.
It
facilitates
communication. |
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Short-term
effects: |
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Dilated pupils. |
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Increased heart rate and blood pressure. |
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Sleeping troubles. |
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Mild euphoria and hyperactivity, similar to those felt on amphetamines. |
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Loss of appetite. |
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