Used by Yemenis suffering from traumatic events and stressful situations, Khat has become increasingly common. Although it is a natural substance that is commonly available to many, the adverse health impacts can negatively impact physical and mental well-being. In fact, this plantcontains stimulants which can create a dependency for users. Cathinone, a stimulant substance found in khat, poses a variety of risks to its users. Side effects can include mood changes, hyperactivity, aggressiveness, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, manic behavior, heart attack, lung problems, liver damage, etc.
The Chewing Khat and mental health disorders video produced by us to raise awareness in Yemen. It got 109,000 views on our Facebook page.
