What constitutes problematic khat use? An exploratory mixed methods study in Ethiopia

Table 5 Experiences associated with mirqanna (intoxication)

Domain	Experiences	Number	Percentage
Thought	Flight of idea	18	17.6
	Unrealistic plans	42	41.2
	Delusion of reference	19	18.6
	Suspiciousness	15	14.7
Perception	Illusion	4	3.9
Perception	Auditory perpetual disturbance	16	15.7
Emotion	Fear	25	24.5
Emotion	Irritability	14	13.7
Behaviors	Pressured speech	15	14.7
	Extravagance	37	36.3
	Stereotyped activities	19	18.6
	Communication difficulty	18	17.6
Physical	Pupillary dilation	45	44.1
	Increased sexual desire	21	20.6
	Muscular weakness^a	19	18.7
	Motoric excitement	17	16.7
	Hyper vigilance	17	16.7
	Hypotension^a	7	6.9
	Vomiting/nausea^a	4	3.9
Others	Confusion^a	15	14.7
Others	Talking alone	4	3.9

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