It is pronounced CAT. It is also spelt khat and kat.

If you use qat it can make you:

	Feel a false sense of confidence
	Become paranoid and scared
	Feel as though you have more energy
	Feel as though you don’t need to eat
	Feel as though you can do anything
	Feel as though you are in control
	Feel more talkative

Qat is a stimulant drug, a bit like amphetamine, just not as strong.

Some users do nothing but chew Qat. It can become the focus of their life. This can lead to problems especially with relationships, work and life in general.

Qat is a plant, a shrub to be exact, that is traditionally grown in countries such as Somalia and the Yemen. The new shoots and leaves are chewed for a few hours to get the desired effects. Because of the way it is used it is not that popular outside of the cultures that have used it for a long time. Qat is a psychologically addictive drug. It is legal in the UK.