Khat. Has anyone tried it? - SV650.org

19-02-09, 01:44 AM

Is it still legal in the UK and if so where can it be bought?

I'm interested as I've just watched a programme which had a bit about it.

markryker · 19-02-09, 02:26 AM

Just been watching the same programme, seems to have sent the presenter a bit off kilter having tried some of it

19-02-09, 07:16 AM

What the hell is it? I google'd it and it came up with a plant...

19-02-09, 07:23 AM

here-but i don't think this thread will last long

http://www.freshgat.com/servlet/the-...emongat/Detail

but i'd read this first

http://www.drugscope.org.uk/resource...pages/khat.htm

19-02-09, 07:37 AM

not seen the programme, but as far as i know its still legal in the uk, best off going to a somali community as i think its most common with somalians. I used to employ quite a few somali's when I owned the recruitment agency and know they use to have it.......

19-02-09, 07:59 AM

they even sell VodKhat!!!!!

19-02-09, 09:02 AM

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Regular use may lead to insomnia (inability to sleep), anorexia and anxiety. In some cases it may make people feel more irritable and angry and possibly violent. Psychological dependence can result from regular use so that users feel depressed and low unless they keep taking it.

why the **** would you want to take anything that has this as side effects?

Bluepete · 19-02-09, 09:14 AM

That is not good stuff. It's illegal in just about every European country and the USA will lock you up for a long time if you have it there.

I have noticed more and more people using it in the UK, it makes you aggressive and alters your perception. There is no regulation of how it is grown, stored and transported.

I recently had a massive scrap with a bloke high on the stuff who was driving around in Manchester City centre. He was tiny, but just would not give up. Tons of Khat stems in his car.

Not good, stay away

19-02-09, 10:01 AM

Id keep away from the stuff, its nasty and has some horredous side effects. Ive never tried it (drugs / smoking / alcohol are not my thing).

Why do you want to try it?

Dappa D is right, its heavily used amongst the somali community. One of my patients is somalian and chews the stuff day in day out. I refuse to do home visits alone now because he is really unpredictable. Even his own family are scared. You may be wondering why he hasn't been admitted back to hospital - I don't know myself.

Maria

Dave20046 · 19-02-09, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss Alpinestarhero

Id keep away from the stuff, its nasty and has some horredous side effects. Ive never tried it (drugs / smoking / alcohol are not my thing).

Why do you want to try it?

Dappa D is right, its heavily used amongst the somali community. One of my patients is somalian and smokes the stuff day in day out. I refuse to do home visits alone now because he is really unpredictable. Even his own family are scared. You may be wondering why he hasn't been admitted back to hospital - I don't know myself.

Maria

oops I thought you chewed khat! That's why I didn't get high

19-02-09, 01:44 AM	#1
monkey Guest Posts: n/a	Khat. Has anyone tried it? Is it still legal in the UK and if so where can it be bought? I'm interested as I've just watched a programme which had a bit about it.

19-02-09, 02:26 AM	#2
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19-02-09, 07:16 AM	#3
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Khat. Has anyone tried it? What the hell is it? I google'd it and it came up with a plant...

19-02-09, 07:23 AM	#4
husky03 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Khat. Has anyone tried it? here-but i don't think this thread will last long http://www.freshgat.com/servlet/the-...emongat/Detail but i'd read this first http://www.drugscope.org.uk/resource...pages/khat.htm

19-02-09, 07:37 AM	#5
Dappa D Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Khat. Has anyone tried it? not seen the programme, but as far as i know its still legal in the uk, best off going to a somali community as i think its most common with somalians. I used to employ quite a few somali's when I owned the recruitment agency and know they use to have it.......

19-02-09, 07:59 AM	#6
maxxdope Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Khat. Has anyone tried it? they even sell VodKhat!!!!!

19-02-09, 09:14 AM	#8
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Re: Khat. Has anyone tried it? That is not good stuff. It's illegal in just about every European country and the USA will lock you up for a long time if you have it there. I have noticed more and more people using it in the UK, it makes you aggressive and alters your perception. There is no regulation of how it is grown, stored and transported. I recently had a massive scrap with a bloke high on the stuff who was driving around in Manchester City centre. He was tiny, but just would not give up. Tons of Khat stems in his car. Not good, stay away __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pete.philli...04?ref=tn_tnmn

19-02-09, 10:01 AM	#9
Miss Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Khat. Has anyone tried it? Id keep away from the stuff, its nasty and has some horredous side effects. Ive never tried it (drugs / smoking / alcohol are not my thing). Why do you want to try it? Dappa D is right, its heavily used amongst the somali community. One of my patients is somalian and chews the stuff day in day out. I refuse to do home visits alone now because he is really unpredictable. Even his own family are scared. You may be wondering why he hasn't been admitted back to hospital - I don't know myself. Maria Last edited by Miss Alpinestarhero; 19-02-09 at 10:31 AM. Reason: replaced "smokes" with "chews"