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Khat Drug Addiction

Freshly harvested khat leaves and stems with green foliage and reddish stalks, bundled on a reflective surface, used in khat addiction|Close-up of open mouth during dental examination, showing teeth and gums with potential signs of substance-related oral health issues|Close-up of open mouth showing teeth and white substance, likely khat, demonstrating the oral impact of khat use

Khat (Catha edulis) is a flowering evergreen plant that can be used for its stimulant-like effects. The active ingredients in Khat are cathine and cathinone, which have similar effects to amphetamines and are both Class C controlled drugs in the UK. Khat is commonly chewed to release the plants’ chemicals into the mouth. The leaves […]