The Perceived Reasons and Effects of Khat Abuse: The case of Selected Rehabilitation Centers in Addis Ababa
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2019-10
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Addis Ababa University
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The aim of this study was to investigate the link between khat abuse and the experience of
depression among people who are under treatment for substance abuse program in
rehabilitation centers. The study was carried out in Sitota and Abichu mental health clinics.
The current study aimed to explore the development of depression as a result of khat abuse
using a qualitative research methodology, to explore respondents‟ own accounts of substance
use and how they make sense of these experiences, their trajectory towards khat use as well
as their motivation for treatment. A qualitative research design was employed, drawing on
the interpretive framework which seeks to understand how people make sense of their
experiences. The qualitative data was gathered through in-depth interviews (N=9) and focus
group discussions (N=14).The study found that peer pressure and psychological pain
experienced played a motivating role in their substance use. The study has figured out
multiple perceived reasons for khat abuse and it‟s impact.
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