How is Khat abused?
Khat is ingested by chewing the leaves-as is done with loose tobacco. Dried Khat leaves can be brewed in tea or added to food. What are the licit uses of khat? There is no legitimate use for khat in the United States. CATHINE: An alkaloid which is a Schedule IV drug under the CSA. CATHINONE: An alkaloid which is a Schedule I drug under the CSA. Cathinone is 10 times more potent than Cathine but dissipates within 48 hours of harvest. What is an alkaloid? Any of various physiologically active, nitrogen-containing organic bases obtained from plants such as nicotine, quinine, atropine, cocaine, and morphine. Within 48 hours of harvest Khat’s chemical composition breaks down and at that point Khat contains only Cathine, the schedule IV substance. What effects does Khat have on a user? After ingestion the user experiences immediate increase in blood pressure and heart rate. It is a stimulant which effects begin to subside after about 90 minutes to 3 hours, but can last 24 hours. Who uses Kha
