Khat and mental health — a new perspective

Abstract

There is increasing concern about the physical, social and mental effects of khat in the UK and abroad (Woods, 2005). While the potentially detrimental consequences of khat use on physical health have been documented, its effects on mental health remain poorly understood. Two leading khat researchers question the validity of current research, pointing to a greater need to understand the traumatic experiences of war and immigration.

Citation

Ajab, A. and Warsa, N. (2005), "Khat and mental health — a new perspective", Drugs and Alcohol Today, Vol. 5 No. 3, pp. 17-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/17459265200500040