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ReviewGlobal mental health (Cambridge, England)2026

The regulation and control of khat use and access in Ethiopia: Policy brief.

Selamawit Alemayehu Tessema, Chalachew Kassaw, Abebaw Fekadu, Senait Kebede

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Selamawit Alemayehu TessemaPsychiatry, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7289-8185
Chalachew KassawPsychiatry, Dilla University, Ethiopia.
Abebaw FekaduPsychiatry, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
Senait KebedeHubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, USA.

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Abstract

About 10 million people worldwide chew khat daily. Chronic khat use is a public health problem associated with physical and psychological impacts, such as mental health disorders and social consequences. The use of khat is increasing dramatically in Ethiopia among the young population. There are controversies over the legal status and health effects related to the consumption of khat. Despite the existing controversies, the problem is increasing with its detrimental impact. Policymakers need to enforce education campaigns aimed at awareness creation on the impact of khat use. It is important to consider legally restricting the availability and use of khat in vulnerable populations, such as children under 18 years, individuals with mental disorders and pregnant women, as well as in settings such as hospitals and schools.

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