Khat

Catha edulis Forsk, qat, kat, chat

Close up green khat leaves

Khat is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages going between the brain and the body. The drug is the leaves and buds of the khat plant.

Source: Alcohol and Drug Foundation

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