Entries from Londonist tagged with 'khat'
July 7, 2008
Khat, the enervating plant masticated across much of the Middle East and Africa, is contributing to serious mental health issues among London's east African communities, according to a report. The somnolent stare of the regular khat-chewer is a familiar sight for anybody who has travelled to the likes of Nairobi or Addis Ababa, and is increasingly seen on the streets of London. A mild sedative that gives off a reasonably powerful high, the plant's......
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