First hemp, now khat

[Blotan Hunka]

http://www.bookrags.com/research/khat-edaa-02/

Effects.

The pharmacology of khat has been reviewed and its effects are characterized by a moderate degree of central nervous system (CNS) stimulation, resulting in a state of mild euphoria and excitement, often accompanied by talkativeness to excess. High doses may induce restlessness and sometimes manic behavior. Excessive consumption may lead to toxic psychosis. Khat produces ANOREXIA (loss of appetite) and constipation; it has sympathomimetic effects on the cardiovascular system. Dilation of the pupil and staring are indicative of the acute effect of khat. Habitual chewing is usually revealed by a brownish staining of the teeth.

The effects are very similar to those of AMPHETAMINE, and the difference between the two drugs is quantitative rather than qualitative. Accordingly, habitual khat use may give rise to psychic dependence, which usually is moderate but often persistent. The withdrawal symptoms after prolonged use are slight trembling, lethargy, mild depression, and recurrent bad dreams. Khat use by the habitué is often compulsive, with the necessary supplies obtained at least once a day, even at the expense of vital needs; in the countries where khat use is widespread, the socioeconomic consequences of the habit are considerable.

 

[tellner]

In other words, it doesn't sound any worse than coffee.

 

[Touch Of Death]

In other words, it doesn't sound any worse than coffee.

Perhaps they can serve it it Khat Houses. :lol:
Sean

 

[HKphooey]

I'd phrase it "khat CAN be much more powerful"; the stimulant in it loses potency rapidly at room temperature. (We've been advised to put any seized on ice, and immediately deliver it to the lab, waiting for a lab tech to arrive if it's overnight.)

It is powerful!

When's the last time you saw a 14 year old kid with a ak-47 kill another person hopped up on coffee. It all depends on how much and how often you use the drug.

 

[shesulsa]

Are you sure? Have you checked the color lately? :idunno: Just a simple observation.

Roasted coffee beans always reminded me of butt nuggets.

 

[exile]

In other words, it doesn't sound any worse than coffee.

Uh-ohh... now the khat is out of the bag...

(well, someone was going to say it, right?)

 

[Xue Sheng]

Not enough room to swing a khat

Does it leave you with a grin like a Cheshire khat.

who let the khat out of the bag

I didn't exile to be the only one out here on the edge

 

[exile]

Not enough room to swing a khat

Does it leave you with a grin like a Cheshire khat.

who let the khat out of the bag

I didn't exile to be the only one out here on the edge

I appreciate the company, XS... it's awfully chilly out here in the Study's Siberia Room (mind you, as an Exile I'm used to that sort of thing, but misery has always loved company... pull up a chair! )

 

[Xue Sheng]

I appreciate the company, XS... it's awfully chilly out here in the Study's Siberia Room (mind you, as an Exile I'm used to that sort of thing, but misery has always loved company... pull up a chair! )

No problem, us Curmudgeons got to stick together.

 

[exile]

No problem, us Curmudgeons got to stick together.

This is truth, forsooth!

 

[Blotan Hunka]

AXEually, Khat contains a number of chemicals among which are two controlled substances, cathinone and cathine. Which are close chemical cousins to amphetamine.

http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/article.asp?ContentID=khat

Khat is a stimulant. A typical chewing session is thought to be the equivalent of ingesting
5 milligrams of amphetamine sulphate. Usually 50–200 grams of the leaves are chewed. The onset of effect is within 20 minutes.

AKA dextroamphetamine: So its more like Ritalin than Coffee if you want to be accurate. But THAT hasnt stopped people too often.

 

[Xue Sheng]

AXEually, Khat contains a number of chemicals among which are two controlled substances, cathinone and cathine. Which are close chemical cousins to amphetamine.

http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/article.asp?ContentID=khat



AKA dextroamphetamine: So its more like Ritalin than Coffee if you want to be accurate. But THAT hasnt stopped people too often.

Although I do realize that I am about to go to far, I just can't help myself. But I will blame it on the fact that I have been sick for that past 6 days and I am likely delirious..... so here goes

Then it is best we make it illegal or it might be a Khatastrophe

 

[CoryKS]

These jokes are khategorically awful.

 

[Xue Sheng]

Perhaps they can serve it it Khat Houses. :lol:
Sean

These jokes are khategorically awful.

Well don't blame me, Touch Of Death was the Khatalyst

 

[HKphooey]

Pronounced "Cot"

But still funny!

 

[Touch Of Death]

Roasted coffee beans always reminded me of butt nuggets.

Well aren't you Miss Sunshine?
Sean

 

[Touch Of Death]

Not enough room to swing a khat

Does it leave you with a grin like a Cheshire khat.

who let the khat out of the bag

I didn't exile to be the only one out here on the edge

Scoring the stuff is like hearding Khats.:ultracool
Sean

 

[Blotan Hunka]

Oh man, the Khats out of the bag now.

 

[Touch Of Death]

Oh man, the Khats out of the bag now.

Think of all the ways it can be used: injection, smoking, lacing, shermans, blunts, chewing, snorting. I mean there is more that one way to skin a khat.
Sean

 

[FearlessFreep]

Roasted coffee beans always reminded me of butt nuggets.

Do we need the skhatological references?