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70% are unemployed.....I can believe that almost every male in Somaliland has tried jaad, but no way in hell is that 90% figure referring to regular consumption. If that were the case, Somaliland society would have ground to a halt and become totally unproductive. As it is, Somaliland society today is undoubtedly the most successful Somali society in getting the most out of the little it has.
Here in the UK, prior to the ban, I'd say at least 80% of the guys I knew aged 18+ had tried jaad, but only a very, very small number were regular chewers. The fast majority did it once in a blue moon as just a bit of a fun.
I know the situation back home is very different and chewing jaad is more of a social norm. However, even there other than the older generation, it is highly unlikely that you can have the majority of males in a male-dominated society addicted to jaad and not have a society that is totally broken down. Somaliland society is the complete opposite, it is a remarkable success story given its international status, as documented by any objective person that ever visits it.