Stimulants
Khat (Catha edulis)
Street names: Qat, Chat, Jaad, Miraa
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Mild stimulant: alertness, euphoria, talkativeness
- Appetite suppression, insomnia
⚠Key risks
- Academic/work decline — daily chewing sessions consume hours
- Dependence with daily use
- Cardiovascular strain; rare heart attacks
- Constipation, gastric issues
- Social harm in producing countries — economic burden, water depletion
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart, BP spikes
- Agitation, paranoia
- Insomnia stacking
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khat (Catha edulis) | Schedule I | Academic/work decline — daily chewing sessions consume hours; Dependence with daily use | $5–$20 per bundle where legal |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Khat (Catha edulis) look like?
Fresh green leaves chewed in sessions; must be fresh — dries out and loses potency
What are the signs of a Khat (Catha edulis) overdose?
Racing heart, BP spikes; Agitation, paranoia; Insomnia stacking Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Academic/work decline — daily chewing sessions consume hours Dependence can develop with regular use.