References

List of references for all images used on the site.

Scielosp: http://www.scielosp.org/

The Velvet Rocket: http://thevelvetrocket.files.wordpress.com

Blogspot: http://2.bp.blogspot.com

Profile.ak.fbcdn: http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/

Icnetwork http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/

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Image Ref: http://thevelvetrocket.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/chat.jpg

Image Ref: http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/covtelegraph/oct2010/1/1/abukar-awale-680980552.jpg

Frequesntly asked questions

Is Khat legal in UK?

Yes. Khat is legal and not controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. However, the component chemicals CATHINONE and CATHINE are classified as Class C drugs and any attempt to extract CATHINONE and CATHINE from the plant could lead to an offence and prosecution.

Can Khat use result in death?

Yes. Deaths can be caused by poisoning from pesticides/ fertilisers used in the cultivation of Khat; also Khat use can result in the increased likelihood of road traffic accidents and fatalities; and there are recorded deaths from choking and deficient supply of oxygen that have resulted from irritation and when piece of khat has stuck in trachea.