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Khat
Also known as: Quat, Qat, Qaadka, Chat
What it looks like and how it's taken
Khat is a leaf which is chewed over a number of hours.
Immediate effects
Acts as a stimulant and can increase feelings of alertness and make users feel more talkative. It also acts as an appetite suppressant.
Risks
Short term: It can increase feelings of anxiety and aggression. Some users find it makes them very irritable, in some cases extremely angry and even violent. Anyone suffering from pre-existing mental health problems should avoid using Khat.
Long term: Frequent users may develop insomnia, heart problems and sexual problems like impotence.
Legal status
Khat is not an illegal drug in the UK. It can be used or traded without penalty. Khat is an illegal substance in many other countries like the US. Taking khat into the US could attract a heavy prison sentence.
Category
Stimulant.
