Background of the study Some oral traditions claim that khat originated from Yemen‚ however the literature indicates that khat originated from Ethiopia‚ specifically in Hararge with a gradual expansion to different parts of Ethiopia‚ Yemen and other parts of the world as cited by Huffnagel in1961 (Dechassa ‚2001). In Ethiopia khat is an important and potentially lucrative cash crop. The employment opportunity created through the cultivation of khat is very high in that large numbers of people are involved
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MIRAA/ KHAT. Is khat a drug? Khat or as is commonly known as miraa‚ is a plant or an ever green bush/shrub grown in arid areas and native to horn of Africa. It is mainly grown in Kenya‚ Ethiopia‚ Yemen‚ Somalia‚ Sudan and South Africa and it contains a monoamine alkaloid called cathinone and cathine mostly known for its stimulating effects. According to explorer sir Richard Burton‚ Khat was first grown in Ethiopia and later introduced to Yemen in the 15th century where it was considered as a
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INTRODUCTION Introduction to khat: What is khat? Khat‚ or qat‚; Somali is ( qaad) is a flowering plant native to tropical East Africa .A Khat is a green-leaved plant that has been chewed for its stimulant effect for centuries. Khat contains the alkaloid called cathinone‚ and amphetamine-like stimulant which is said to cause excitement‚ loss of appetite‚ It is a controlled or illegal substance in many countries‚ but is legal for sale in somalia HISTORY OF KHAT Continues khat originated in Ethiopia
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Khat is a green-leaved plant grown predominantly in the Horn of Africa‚ and consumed in the diaspora by emigrants from the region – Ethiopians‚ Kenyans‚ Yemenis and most notably Somalis – who report a mild‚ amphetamine-like high. Khat is legal in the UK‚ as are mafrishes‚ but spirited campaigns to outlaw it on health and social grounds have been galvanised in the past year by claims that terror cells are operating wherever khat is chewed‚ and that al-Shabaab is focusing its recruitment efforts on
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Khat/Qat Drug Catha edulis or Khat (Qat) is a natural drug derived from the Celastrus edulis plant which is a shrub that can grow to the size of a tree and could reach a height of about 10 to 20 feet with leaves resembling those of basil leaves. Its content makes it a compound similar to that of Amphetamines that produce excitation‚ banish sleep and promote communication. According to streetdrugs.org (2003)‚ when used in moderation‚ khat is used as away to alleviate fatigue and to reduce appetite
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Chewing gums have been quite popular as a mouth freshener‚ but its demand has always been on a rise because of its cool factor. However‚ very less people realize that chewing gum has some drawbacks as well. Let’s see how it can leave negative impact on our body: Constant chewing gum has a direct effect on our teeth. Especially‚ the chewing gums which contain sugar it can cause decaying of the teeth‚ cavity and other teeth problems. Such chewing gums cover the surface of the teeth with a flimsy coat
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would like to ask my lovely audience in front of me‚ have you ever found yourself in a situation where your hair is stuck with bubble gum and you accidentally step on a chewing gum? These situations can be really annoying right? So I decided to study a little about this little critter that everyone thought as a nuisance. Chewing gum was invented in the late 1800’s and we have the Alamo to thank. That’s right. .. Remember the Alamo? After General Lopez de Santa Anna lost the Alamo to the Americans
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Benefits of chewing your food and side effects from NOT chewing your food. Chew Your Food SLOWLY When people think digestion they most often think of intestines and their stomach. The truth is that the digestion process actually begins in the mouth. The process of chewing is a vital component of the digestive process. The action of chewing mechanically breaks down very large amounts of food molecules into smaller particles. This results in food having increased in surface area‚ an important contributing
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Horrid Gum Chewing - Essay Smack‚ Smack‚ Smack! Those horrid sounds that everyone dreads hearing. Anywhere you go you can hear at least one person making that sound. Smack‚ Smack‚ Smack! The sounds drive people insane‚ so why make those sounds? During any test‚ you can hear the distracting sound that at least one student makes in the entire test. The people that rudely and loudly chew their gum everywhere they go. You can hear them feet away while they are on their phone and chewing their gum
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Gum chewing Do you ever have bad breath and wish for some gum. Im sorry but at TJMS chewing gum is forbidden. If a student chooses to chew gum‚ if they are caught they will suffer detention. I don’t agree with this rule. I wish for this rule to be changed. One reason to allow gum is that it gives you a minty‚ fresh breath. After lunch the kid’s breath is disgusting. I would know I’ve experienced it myself. If gum was allowed they could pop in a piece quickly and there
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