Catha Edulis - What Kind of Drug Is It?

What Kind of Drug Is It?

Khat is a stimulantA substance that increases the activity of a living organism or one of its parts. that comes from the fresh leaves of a shrubby bush known as Catha edulis. These leaves, along with the youngest of twigs on the bush, have both a chemical structure and an effect similar to amphetaminesPronounced am-FETT-uh-meens; stimulant drugs that increase mental alertness, reduce appetite, and help keep users awake.. As the leaves age and dry out, they lose their stimulating effect. The active ingredient in khat is cathinone. Catha edulis is most popular in eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.