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. 2014 Jun 30;2:71. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2014.00071

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)