You see that guys puffy cheeks?
That’s not tobacco, that’s Khat. According to the DEA fresh khat leaves contain cathinone, a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act. It’s same class as cocaine in America, Europe, and Gulf States. BUT THATS BULLSHIT!
I’ve chewed Khat on and off for years. It is a social drug that gives you mild euphoria, increased energy, talkativeness, alertness, and reduced appetite, lasting a few hours.
But it is addictive and most users get addicted to it. Those who chew Khat regularly, chew for 10+ hours EVERYDAY.
Somalis, Ethiopians, and Yemenis who chew Khat daily do it right after lunch. Chew through the night and some till morning. Then sleep till lunchtime and then do it again.
THIS DRUG IS PERFECT FOR SOLDIERS FIGHTING A WAR. Since it’s already part of their culture, Yemenis soldiers are perfectly suited for fighting war while under the influence of Khat.
Under the influence of Khat, you don’t need to eat and don’t need to sleep. Soldiers can fight all day and night.
When I use to chew it, I would do it Fridays after work. We will start chewing around 6-7pm and chew till midnight, then go out clubbing. Others will stay and chew till morning.
The worst part of chewing Khat is the feeling the day after chewing. You fill like shit for 24 hours and don’t want to do anything but sleep.
It’s illegal in America so a small bundle of it is around $120. You can find it in areas with large Somalis, Ethiopians and Yemenis communities.
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