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NEWS ABOUT: khat

khat stories: 2 news summaries

 Addictive Leaf May 
 Rob Yemen of Water 

Khat consumes water, drains family resources, detractors say

Aug 25, 09 8:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - It's no secret that Yemen loves khat—a leaf chewed to produce a mild, amphetamine-like effect. Nearly 90% of men and 25% of women indulge, and most families actually spend more on khat than food. The ramifications have been long chronicled, but Time points out a less obvious one emerging... More »

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terrorism • drought • water • Yemen • amphetamines • insurgency • khat

Narcotic Khat Raises Cultural Rift in US

Police worry about growing use of common African drug

Jan 3, 09 5:15 PM CST
(Newser) - In Africa, it’s the perfectly legal pick-me-up and social lubricant of choice, but in America, khat is an illegal narcotic—and its popularity is growing, the Los Angeles Times reports. Cities like Washington and San Diego are stepping up enforcement measures against the green leaf as growing African... More »

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Africa • War on Drugs • African Americans • stimulant • Drug Enforcement Administration • khat

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