Djibouti's khat, an expensive habit

[Pureblood]

Listen Khat doesn’t do anything. It’s very weak. Even coffee is stronger than khat. The problem is a lot of these guys put so much time into it. Even worse a lot of the people who chew don’t even make money, so the little amount of money they would have otherwise spent on food or drinks goes to just khaat instead. It’s worse than smoking shisha because at least with shisha you’re done after an hour or 2. Khaat is literally a 3-4 hour + activity just sitting there chewing. Complete waste of time. Tobacco rush from a cigarette gets you higher . Also our stomachs can’t handle khat. There’s some guys who swallow their chew for some reason, well you keep doing that they are going to have to surgically remove the khat eventually. Our stomach doesn’t process it so it just sits there, blocking things. That’s one of the major health risks of khat. Also the fact that some people who can’t afford to really chew but still chew are suffering in other areas financially because of their chew habit. That’s why a lot of Khat chewers look out of wack. Lack of sleep + fucked up diet from spending food money on khaat + stomach issues

 

[Ape]

Listen Khat doesn’t do anything. It’s very weak. Even coffee is stronger than khat. The problem is a lot of these guys put so much time into it. Even worse a lot of the people who chew don’t even make money, so the little amount of money they would have otherwise spent on food or drinks goes to just khaat instead. It’s worse than smoking shisha because at least with shisha you’re done after an hour or 2. Khaat is literally a 3-4 hour + activity just sitting there chewing. Complete waste of time. Tobacco rush from a cigarette gets you higher . Also our stomachs can’t handle khat. There’s some guys who swallow their chew for some reason, well you keep doing that they are going to have to surgically remove the khat eventually. Our stomach doesn’t process it so it just sits there, blocking things. That’s one of the major health risks of khat. Also the fact that some people who can’t afford to really chew but still chew are suffering in other areas financially because of their chew habit. That’s why a lot of Khat chewers look out of wack. Lack of sleep + fucked up diet from spending food money on khaat + stomach issues

You become dumber by chewing khat. Its a fact sxb. Nomads used it to give them energy for long journeys but these people overdose on it. The drug is basically weed and it will make you energetic for a while but you will soon become tired and relaxed. It also causes brain problems, rotting of the teeth, muscle pains, weight problems, and nausea and vomiting. If used for a long period of time, you will die

 

[Apollo]

Listen Khat doesn’t do anything. It’s very weak. Even coffee is stronger than khat. The problem is a lot of these guys put so much time into it. Even worse a lot of the people who chew don’t even make money, so the little amount of money they would have otherwise spent on food or drinks goes to just khaat instead. It’s worse than smoking shisha because at least with shisha you’re done after an hour or 2. Khaat is literally a 3-4 hour + activity just sitting there chewing. Complete waste of time. Tobacco rush from a cigarette gets you higher . Also our stomachs can’t handle khat. There’s some guys who swallow their chew for some reason, well you keep doing that they are going to have to surgically remove the khat eventually. Our stomach doesn’t process it so it just sits there, blocking things. That’s one of the major health risks of khat. Also the fact that some people who can’t afford to really chew but still chew are suffering in other areas financially because of their chew habit. That’s why a lot of Khat chewers look out of wack. Lack of sleep + fucked up diet from spending food money on khaat + stomach issues

I don't know much about Khat, but from the little, I know:

- It takes a long ass time to feel the effects. You have to slowly chew for hours. Very bad for productivity. It promotes laziness.

- It is very expensive and destabilizes household budgeting in third world countries.

- It stains your teeth and makes them fall out prematurely.

With cigarettes, the effects are instant and don't force you to waste hours for an effect. Also, there are now e-cigarettes that deliver nicotine without the tar.

 

[Apollo]

You become dumber by chewing khat. Its a fact sxb. Nomads used it to give them energy for long journeys but these people overdose on it. The drug is basically weed and it will make you energetic for a while but you will soon become tired and relaxed. It also causes brain problems, rotting of the teeth, muscle pains, weight problems, and nausea and vomiting. If used for a long period of time, you will die

Amphetamines like Khat make you more alert. So it should make you ''smarter'' temporarily. But the long-term effects may be negative.