Khat use as risk factor for psychotic disorders: A cross-sectional and case-control study in Somalia
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Little is known about the prevalence of khat-induced psychotic disorders in East African countries, where the chewing of khat leaves is common. Its main psycho-active component cathinone produces effects similar to those of amphetami...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/3/5 |