Stopping khat use: Predictors of success in an unaided quit attempt

ConclusionsRegular khat chewers have difficulties in maintaining abstinence despite having motivation and desire to quit. This implies that treatment aids may be needed to assist chewers’ in their quit attempts. Controlled experimental trial through the use of available low cost quit aids and behavioural resources is crucial in order to increase success rates for those seeking to desist from khat use.

Source: Drug and Alcohol Review - October 30, 2017 Category: Addiction Authors: Samson W. Duresso, Raimondo Bruno, Allison J. Matthews, Stuart G. Ferguson Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research