Table 5. Adverse effects on behavioral and physical health attributed to khat use (N = 420).

Characteristics	Participants, n	Percent, %
Whether the participant experienced adverse effects of khat use
Yes	342	81.4
No	78	18.6
Whether the participant committed any illegal activity† associated with khat use
Yes	54	12.9
No	366	87.1
Computed degree of khat abuse
Low abuse	144	34.3
High abuse	275	65.5
Major adverse effects associated with khat use
Physical	53	12.6
Social	187	44.5
Dependence	102	24.3
None	78	18.6

^† Committed at least one of the following: theft, disturbing peace, disorderly behavior, and interpersonal conflict.