| But officials came to believe most of the flights were Yemeni smugglers bring in khat, a leafy plant widely chewed in Somalia for its mild narcotic effect. |
| The area is known for extensive trading in livestock, hides and skins, khat, cereals, and consumer durables. |
| The first reaction to khat is unpleasant and marked by feeling of dizziness an intense thirst. |
| Try to avoid chewing khat late at night, and never take sleeping pills unless prescribed by your doctor. |
| Knowledgeable users maintain that chewing khat has more in common with coffee than cocaine. |
| Indeed, withdrawal from khat results in social isolation, according to this article. |
