Khat Chewing Topography: An Exploratory Study of Its Constituents and Contextual Factors

The typical behavioral pattern that this khat chewing topography identified indicates that khat chewers are not prisoners of the psychoactive compound found in khat. Instead, they regulate their chewing behavior by considering multiple factors, including the social norms of khat consumption and the possible harm to their health, social life, and personal budget. As a result, most of the chewers were able to build a consumption topography that helped them avoid risks associated with (excessive) chewing.