khat
East African stimulant
Khat is a plant native to East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula whose leaves are chewed as a stimulant.
The fresh leaves contain cathinone, which produces mild euphoria and alertness similar to amphetamines.
Chewing khat is a social tradition in Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia: They gathered in the afternoon to chew khat.
Also spelled qat.
Central nervous system stimulant
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
- stimulantAlertness-boosting drug
- ephedrinePlant-derived airway opener
- betelAsian pepper leaf
coca · kratom · nicotine · dopamine · norepinephrine · psychoactive · controlled substance · scheduling
Southwestern Arabian Peninsula republic
- EthiopiaHorn of Africa nation
- SomaliaHorn of Africa nation
- socialConcerning community life
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
ceremony · tradition · afternoon · chat · diaspora · community · ritual · custom
Small woody plant
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- alkaloidsNitrogen-based organic compounds
- cultivationFostering growth through care
harvest · agriculture · East Africa · Arabian Peninsula · shoots · tips · freshness · perishable
Intense emotional high
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- stimulationEvoking a response
- energyPower to do work
- focusConcentrated attention point
insomnia · appetite suppressant · talkativeness · concentration · high · wakefulness · excitation · animation
amphetamine
Central nervous system stimulant
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
- stimulantAlertness-boosting drug
- ephedrinePlant-derived airway opener
betel · coca · kratom · nicotine · dopamine · norepinephrine · psychoactive · controlled substance · scheduling · prohibition
Yemen
Southwestern Arabian Peninsula republic
gathering · ceremony · tradition · afternoon · chat · diaspora · community · ritual · custom · leisure
shrub
Small woody plant
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- alkaloidsNitrogen-based organic compounds
cultivation · harvest · agriculture · East Africa · Arabian Peninsula · shoots · tips · freshness · perishable · bundle
euphoria
Intense emotional high
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- stimulationEvoking a response
- energyPower to do work
focus · insomnia · appetite suppressant · talkativeness · concentration · high · wakefulness · excitation · animation · loquacity
masticate
Crush food orally
cheek · teeth · gnaw · grind · bolus · mouthful · spit · wad · session · nibble
khatsedatives
Drugs that calm
barbiturates · opioids · heroin · benzodiazepines · alcohol
khatmethamphetamine
Addictive synthetic stimulant drug
amphetamines · Adderall · cocaine · crack · ecstasy
khatsobriety
Unimpaired mental state
abstinence · temperance · clean · sober · teetotalism