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Khat

Khat

Catha edulis Forsk, qat, kat, chat

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 Close up green khat leaves

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An easy to read reference book with information on a range of drugs, drug effects, drugs and driving, pregnancy, treatment, statistics, drugs and the law and where to go for help and further information.