The impact of khat use on East African communities in Melbourne: A preliminary investigation

Anita Feigin; Peter Higgs; Margaret Hellard; Paul Dietze

doi:10.1111/j.1465-3362.2011.00312.x

The impact of khat use on East African communities in Melbourne: A preliminary investigation

Anita Feigin
, Peter Higgs
, Margaret Hellard
, Paul Dietze

School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine

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Abstract

Catha Edulis Forsk (khat) is a plant - reported to have a stimulant effect similar to that of amphetaminesa??grown and used by eastern African communities worldwide. Khat can be legally consumed in many parts of the world, including Victoria, Australia.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	288 - 293
Number of pages	6
Journal	Drug and Alcohol Review
Volume	31
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1465-3362.2011.00312.x
Publication status	Published - 2012

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