Table 3.
DSM-IV criteria for substance dependence that were fulfilled in the sample of 33 khat users.
DSM-IV criteria | Percentage (n) |
---|---|
Tolerance | 66.7% (22) |
Withdrawal | 94.0% (31) |
More than intended | 72.7% (24) |
Wish to reduce/stop | 78.8% (26) |
Time consuming | 100% (33) |
Reduced social life | 97.0% (32) |
Continued consumption despite of health problems | 93.9% (31) |