Is Khat the Same as Betel Nut? A Pharmacological and Cultural Comparison
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An estimated 10-20% of the world's population chews betel nut, making it the fourth most used psychoactive substance after caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine [1.4.4, 1.14.1]. While both are chewed stimulants, the answer to 'Is khat the same as betel nut?' is no; they are entirely different plants with unique effects and risks.
