There probably would be peace in Somalia if people could have a few beers to release the stress. There is no time I feel more conciliatory, understanding, and less ticked off at others' mistakes than after a few beers. That's why people usually settle disputes over a few beers.
Have you done khat before? If so, compare the two, if you will.
I’m not sold on your argument, bc presumably they use khat to that purpose, and that still hasn’t moved the needle in a positive direction. Who knows, it’s possible they’d be
worse off without it, though that’s hard to believe since it’s reportedly wreaked havoc in other ways (familial, societally).