Books and Monographs

1	Khat : A Literature Review. Fitzgerald, John -- Australia : Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health, March 5, 2009 Call No: Online only URL: http://www.ceh.org.au/downloads/Khat_report_FINAL.pdf

Articles, Chapters, and Reprints

2	Prevalence and factors associated with use of khat: a survey of patients entering HIV treatment programs in Ethiopia. Lifson AR ; Workneh S ; Shenie T ; Ayana DA ; Melaku Z ; Bezabih L ; Waktola HT ; Dagne B ; Hilk R ; Winters KC ; Slater L. Addict Sci Clin Pract 2017;12:3 doi: 10.1186/s13722-016-0069-2. (Online resource)	FREE online
3	What constitutes problematic khat use? An exploratory mixed methods study in Ethiopia. Mihretu A ; Teferra S ; Fekadu A. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 2017;12:17. doi: 10.1186/s13011-017-0100-y. (Online resource)	FREE online FREE online PubMed abstract
4	Correlates of khat use during pregnancy: A cross-sectional study. Nakajima M ; Jebena MG ; Taha M ; Tesfaye M ; Gudina E ; Lemieux A ; Hoffman R ; al'Absi M. Addict Behav 2017;73:178-184. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.05.008. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
5	Legal harvest and illegal trade: Trends, challenges, and options in khat production in Ethiopia. Cochrane L ; O'Regan D. Int J Drug Policy 2016;30:27-34. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2016.02.009. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
6	Is khat use disorder a valid diagnostic entity? Duresso SW ; Matthews AJ ; Ferguson SG ; Bruno R. Addiction 2016;111(9):1666-76. doi: 10.1111/add.13421. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
7	Khat use is a neglected addictive behaviour. Kassim S ; Al'absi M. Addiction 2016;111(1):179-80. doi: 10.1111/add.13148. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
8	Correlates of concurrent khat and tobacco use in Yemen. Nakajima M ; Dokam A ; Khalil NS ; Alsoofi M ; al'Absi M. Subst Use Misuse 2016;51(12):1535-1541. (Journal)	FREE online PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
9	Khat dependence, use patterns, and health consequences in Australia: an exploratory study. Young JT ; Butt J ; Hersi A ; Tohow A ; Mohamed DH. J Stud Alcohol Drugs 2016;77(2):343-8. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
10	Prevalence of and factors associated with regular khat chewing among university students in Ethiopia. Astatkie A ; Demissie M ; Berhane Y ; Worku A. Subst Abuse Rehab 2015;6:41—50. doi: 10.2147/SAR.S78773. (Online resource)	FREE online
11	Before the ban - an exploratory study of a local khat market in East London, U.K. Kassim S ; Dalsania A ; Nordgren J ; Klein A ; Hulbert J . Harm Reduct J 2015;12(19) (12 June 2015) doi:10.1186/s12954-015-0048-z. (Online resource)	FREE online FREE online PubMed abstract
12	Targeting khat or targeting Somalis? A discourse analysis of project evaluations on khat abuse among Somali immigrants in Scandinavia. Nordgren J. Nordic Stud Alcohol Drugs 2015;32(4):375-394. (Journal)
13	Neuropsychological functioning among chronic khat users in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia. Ismail AA ; El Sanosy RM ; Rohlman DS ; El-Setouhy M. Subst Abuse 2014;35(3):235-44. doi: 10.1080/08897077.2013.832469. (Journal)	PubMed abstract
14	Poor working memory and reduced blood pressure levels in concurrent users of khat and tobacco. Nakajima M ; Hoffman R ; Al'Absi M. Nicotine Tobacco Res 2014;16(3):279-87. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntt139. (Journal)	FREE online PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
15	Effects of chronic khat use on cardiovascular, adrenocortical, and psychological responses to stress in men and women. al'Absi M ; Khalil NS ; Al Habori M ; Hoffman R ; Fujiwara K ; Wittmers L. Am J Addict 2013;22(2):99-107. doi: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2013.00302.x. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
16	Why would khat chewers quit? An in-depth, qualitative study on Saudi Khat quitters. Alsanusy R ; El-Setouhy M. Subst Abuse 2013;34(4):389-95. doi: 10.1080/08897077.2013.783526. (Journal)	PubMed abstract
17	Khat and the problem of cultural sensitivity. Furek MW. Counselor 2013;14(2):60-62. (Journal)
18	Working memory and speed of information processing in chronic khat users: preliminary findings. Hoffman R ; al'Absi M. Eur Addict Res 2013;19(1):1-6. doi: 10.1159/000338285. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
19	Concurrent use of khat and tobacco is associated with verbal learning and delayed recall deficits. Hoffman R ; Al'absi M. Addiction 2013;108(10):1855-62. doi: 10.1111/add.12260. (Journal)	FREE online PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
20	Khat: social habit or cultural burden? A survey and review. Khatib M ; Jarrar Z ; Bizrah M ; Checinski K. J Ethnicity Subst Abuse 2013;12(2):140-53. doi: 10.1080/15332640.2013.788908. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
21	Gender differences in patterns and correlates of khat and tobacco use. Nakajima M ; al'Absi M ; Dokam A ; Alsoofi M ; Khalil NS ; Al Habori M. Nicotine Tobacco Res 2013;15(6):1130-5. doi: 10.1093/ntr/nts257. (Journal)	FREE online PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
22	Khat consumption in Masalani town, northeastern Kenya. Njuguna J ; Olieva S ; Muruka C ; Owek C. J Psychoactive Drugs 2013;45(4):355-9. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
23	Concurrent use of tobacco and khat: added burden on chronic disease epidemic. Al'absi M ; Grabowski J. Addiction 2012;107(2):451-2. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
24	The impact of khat use on East African communities in Melbourne: A preliminary investigation. Feigin A ; Higgs P ; Hellard M ; Dietze P. Drug Alcohol Rev 2012;31(3):288-93. doi: 10.1111/j.1465-3362.2011.00312.x. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
25	Behavior, knowledge, and attitudes towards khat among Yemeni medical students and effects of a seminar. Yi PH ; Kim JS ; Hussein KI ; Saitz R. Subst Abuse 2012;33(4):373-7. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
26	Khat use and trait anger: effects on affect regulation during an acute stressful challenge. Bongard S ; al'Absi M ; Khalil NS ; Al Habori M. Eur Addict Res 2011;17(6):285-91. (Journal)	FREE online PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
27	'Bundle of fun' or 'bunch of problems'? Case series of khat-related deaths in the UK. Corkery JM ; Schifano F ; Oyefeso A ; Ghodse AH ; Tonia T ; Naidoo V ; Button J. Drugs Educ Prev Policy 2011;18(6):408-425. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
28	Response to commentaries (re: khat-related deaths in hte UK). Corkery JM. Drugs Educ Prev Policy 2011;18(6):431-432. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
29	Correlates of nicotine dependence in U.K. Resident Yemeni khat chewers: a cross-sectional study. Kassim S ; Islam S ; Croucher RE. Nicotine Tobacco Res 2011;13(12):1240-9. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
30	Khat deaths - or the social construction of a non-existent problem? A response to Corkery et al. 'Bundle of fun' or 'bunch of problems'? Case series of khat-related deaths in the UK. Klein A. Drugs Educ Prev Policy 2011;18(6):426-427. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
31	An overview of khat. Magdum SS. Addict Disorders Treat 2011; 10(2):72-83. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
32	Crying wolf? A response to Corkery et al. 'Bundle of fun' or 'bunch of problems'? Case series of khat-related deaths in the UK. Singleton N. Drugs Educ Prev Policy 2011;18(6):428-430. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
33	Khat use - What direction for policy? Thickett A. Drugs Educ Prev Policy 2011;18(6):405-407. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
34	'Idle and disorderly' khat users in Western Uganda. Beckerleg S. Drugs Educ Prev Policy 2010;17(4):303-314. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
35	Dental complications of chewing khat. Ndetei DM. Subst Abuse 2010;31(1):74-5. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
36	Prevalence of khat chewing in students of Jazan region Ageely HM. Harm Reduct J 2009; 6(11) (19 June 2009) doi:10.1186/1477-7517-6-11. (Online resource)	FREE online FREE online PubMed abstract
37	Regulating khat--dilemmas and opportunities for the international drug control system. Klein A ; Beckerleg S ; Hailu D. Int J Drug Policy 2009;20(6):509-13.. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
38	Khat use: lifestyle or addiction? Manghi RA ; Broers B ; Khan R ; Benguettat D ; Khazaal Y ; Zullino DF. J Psychoactive Drugs 2009;41(1):1-10. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
39	Research note: Crime, chemicals, and culture: On the complexity of khat. Armstrong EG. J Drug Issues 2008;38(2):631-648. (Journal)
40	Khat special edition introduction. Beckerleg S. Subst Use Misuse 2008;43(6):749-61. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
41	Khat in East Africa: taking women into or out of sex work? Beckerleg S. Subst Use Misuse 2008;43(8-9):1170-85. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
42	Is miraa a drug?: Categorizing Kenyan khat. Carrier N. Subst Use Misuse 2008;43(6):803-18. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
43	Scourge of life or an economic lifeline? Public discourses on khat (Catha edulis) in Ethiopia. Gebissa E. Subst Use Misuse 2008;43(6):784-802. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
44	Khat chewing from the pharmacological point of view: an update. Graziani M ; Milella MS ; Nencini P. Subst Use Misuse 2008;43(6):762-83. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
45	Khat in the neighbourhood--local government responses to khat use in a London community. Klein A. Subst Use Misuse 2008;43(6):819-31. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
46	Attitudes to khat use within the Somali community in England. Patel SL. Drugs Educ Prev Policy 2008;15(1):37-53. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
47	Working with Somali khat users. Isse H. Drugs Alcohol Today 2005;5(3):20-31. (Reprint 09889)	Staff only
48	Exploration of adverse psychological symptoms in Yemeni khat users by the Symptoms Checklist-90 (SCL-90). Numan N. Addiction 2004;99(1):61-5. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
49	Conference report : from policeman to drug user : a personal perspective on khat use. Kujog SOA. J Subst Use 2001;5(4):320-322. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
50	Khat and khat misuse : an overview. Mela M ; McBride AJ. J Subst Use 2000;5(3):218-226. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
51	Use and perceptions of khat among young Somalis in a UK city. Nabuzoka D ; Badhadhe FA. Addict Res 2000;8(1):5-26. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
52	Chewing as a social act : Cultural displacement and khat consumption in the East African communities of Melbourne. Stevenson M ; Fitzgerald J ; Banwell C. Drug Alcohol Rev 1996;15(1):73-82. (Journal)
53	Khat, an amphetamine-like stimulant. Kalix P. J Psychoactive Drugs 1994;26(1):69-74. (Journal)	PubMed abstract
54	Khat: the amphetamine of the Middle East. Schuckit MA. Drug Abuse Alcohol Newsl 1993;22(1):1-3. (Journal)
55	Treatment of khat addiction. Giannini AJ ; Miller NS ; Turner CE. J Subst Abuse Treat 1992;9(4):379-82. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
56	The toxicity of catha edulis (Khat) in mice. Al-Meshal IA ; Qureshi S ; Ageel AM ; Tariq MM. J Subst Abuse 1991;3(1):107-116. (Journal)	PubMed abstract ADAI/UW access
57	Qat use in New York City. Browne DL. NIDA Res Monogr 1991;105:464-5. (Chapter) [HV 5825 C617 1990 ]	FREE online
58	Cathinone, a phenylpropylamine alkaolid from khat leaves that has amphetamine effects in humans. Kalix P ; Geisshusler S ; Brenneisen R ; Koelbing U ; Fisch HU. NIDA Res Monogr 1991;105:289-90. (Chapter) [HV 5825 C617 1990 ]	FREE online
59	Khat consumption: a pharmacological review. Nencini P ; Ahmed AM. Drug Alcohol Depend 1989;23(1):19-29. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
60	Khat chewing spread to the Somali community in Rome. Nencini P ; Grassi MC ; Botan AA ; Asseyr AF ; Paroli E. Drug Alcohol Depend 1989;23(3):255-8. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
61	Khat, toxic reactions to this substance, its similarities to amphetamine, and the implications of treatment for such patients [letter] Pantelis C ; Hindler CG ; Taylor JC. J Subst Abuse Treat 1989;6(3):205-6. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
62	Khat: a plant with amphetamine effects. Kalix P. J Subst Abuse Treat 1988;5(3):163-9. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
63	The influence of khat-chewing on birth-weight in full-term infants. Abdul Ghani N ; Eriksson M ; Kristiansson B ; Qirbi A. Soc Sci Med 1987;24(7):625-7. (Reprint 01969)	Staff only
64	Studies on the preparation of an active constituent of khat (Catha edulis) and its mutagenic activity in mice. Al-Meshal IA. Res Commun Subst Abuse 1987;8(2):49-58. (Journal)
65	Khat: scientific knowledge and policy issues. Kalix P. Br J Addict 1987;82(1):47-53. (Journal)
66	Alcohol use among khat (Catha) chewers in Kenya. Omolo OE ; Dhadphale M. Br J Addict 1987;82(1):97-9. (Journal)
67	Hypercoagulable state induced by khat (Catha edulis Forsk) alkaloids and their enantiomers in normal Wistar albino rats. Tariq M ; Parmar NS ; Islam MW ; El-Feraly FS ; Al-Meshal IA. Res Commun Subst Abuse 1987;8(1):29-37. (Journal)
68	Khat: another drug of abuse? Giannini AJ ; Burge H ; Shaheen JM ; Price WA. J Psychoactive Drugs 1986;18(2):155-8. (Journal)
69	Subjective effects of khat chewing in humans. Nencini P ; Ahmed AM ; Elmi AS. Drug Alcohol Depend 1986;18(1):97-105. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
70	Histidine reversion in Ames' Salmonella strains induced by extracts of "Khat"- a substance of abuse. Hannan MA ; Aboul-Enein HY ; Al-Dakan AA. Res Commun Subst Abuse 1985;6(3):179-187. (Journal)
71	The khat alkaloid (-)cathinone acts like amphetamine on physiological catecholamine stores. Kalix P. NIDA Res Monogr 1984;55:286. (Chapter) [HV 5825 C617 1984 ]
72	Recent advances in khat research. Kalix P. Alcohol Alcoholism 1984;19(4):319-23. (Journal)
73	The gastric anti-ulcer activity of Khat (Catha edulis Forsk): investigations on its flavanoid fraction. Tariq M ; Parmar NS ; Ageel AM ; Al-Meshal IA ; Abu-Jayyab AR. Res Commun Subst Abuse 1984;5(2):157-160. (Journal)
74	The gastric anti-ulcer activity of Khat (Catha edulis Forsk). Al-Meshal IA ; Ageel AM ; Tariq M ; Parmar NS. Res Commun Subst Abuse 1983;4(2):143-150. (Journal)
75	Mechanism of action of (-)cathinone, a new kind of alkaloid from khat leaves. Kalix P. Alcohol Alcoholism 1983;18(4):301-303. (Journal)
76	A comparison of the catecholamine releasing effect of the khat alkaloids (-)-cathinone and (+)-norpseudoephedrine. Kalix P. Drug Alcohol Depend 1983;11(3-4):395-401. (Journal)	ADAI/UW access
77	Research on the chemical composition of khat. Braenden OJ. NIDA Res Monogr 1979;27:320-1. (Chapter) [HV 5825 C617 1979 ]	FREE online PubMed abstract
78	Khat--the problem today. Halbach H. NIDA Res Monogr 1979;27:318-9. (Chapter) [HV 5825 C617 1979 ]	FREE online PubMed abstract
79	Assessment of public health and social problems associated with khat chewing. Khan I ; Hughes PH. NIDA Res Monogr 1979;27:316-7. (Chapter) [HV 5825 C617 1979 ]	FREE online PubMed abstract

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The Addiction Series. 1. Opium Use: A Hmong Perspective; 2. How Alcohol Came to the American Indian; 3. Khat in the Somali Community. Minnesota Department of Human Services, Chemical Health Division; TPTMN Channel ADAI MEDIA Call No: MIN-018

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