- It is a stimulant and chewing it can make people more alert and talkative, as well as producing feelings of elation. Its use is particularly concentrated in ethnic minority communities, although concerns have been raised that it is crossing cultural divides and becoming a drug of choice for increasing numbers of young people
- Although khat is a stimulant, many users report a feeling of calm if it's chewed over a few hours, with some describing the effect as being "blissed out". Some people describe it as a cross between cannabis and cocaine. Khat can make a user psychologically dependent and can cause lethargy or mild depression if its use is stopped
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