Abu-Salman Posted June 2, 2012 "According to the UN Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention, the Djiboutian people would spend every year 120 million euros to buy khat. For an average family, this represents between 500 and 1250 euros per year. "We spend more on qat than for vegetables," says one aide to the head of state. Disastrous effects on GDP and health In a country where nearly half the population lives below the poverty line, the passion for khat is transformed into a barrier to progress economically and socially. "This plant is the source of many cardiovascular diseases and depression, says the Health Minister, Abdallah Abdillahi Miguil. In 2006, we estimated that consumption represents, directly or indirectly, 23% of health spending" . "Not to mention the impact of these long afternoons not worked on the country's GDP." read the rest here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluelicious Posted June 6, 2012 What a way to waste your money. They could use it for better use such as food cloth and shelter. Somalis and Djiboutians need to realise that khat is a hard drug and brings many cardiovascular and mental diseases. It's not something to take lightly or brush off as it's good for socialising. It has a self destruction effect on a person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grasshopper Posted June 7, 2012 Bluelicious;839380 wrote: What a way to waste your money. They could use it for better use such as food cloth and shelter. agreed - they're basically taking food out of their children's mouth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raula Posted June 7, 2012 Some carry on those pitiful habits to the diaspora. Shame Walahi! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
