Kiss Me Khat: A Belated Valentine
As drug crushes go, we haven’t forgotten you, sweet khat. We know it’s unrequited and that your name is pronounced “COT” — not “KAY-HAT” — but you know which we prefer. Alas, it looks like we’ll be kept apart a while longer, given Saturday’s seizure of 81 sweet pounds of you at Philadelphia International Airport. Sure, you may wreak havoc on third-world economies and get likened to coke and heroin, but we know you’re different. One thing though: We read that you lose your narcotic effect after just 48 hours. Could it be true? ‘Cause that would put a serious dent in our marathon plans for you. On the other hand, your latest batch was on its way to Philly from Germany, which is pretty cool. (Sprechen zie Deutsch?) Seeing as how pounds upon pounds of you (306 so far this year) have been seized by that pesky U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, though, it seems that our love affair must remain a dream deferred. How tragic.
DN: Great High, Not-So-Great Shelf Life
Previously: Update: Khat Possession Gets You 4.5 To 12… Months
Previously: Kelly White Explains It All: Khats Can Get You High
