00:00This condition of these people is not caused by any disease or a bee sting. Rather, they are hooked
00:04on a powerful leaf that is slowly destroying the entire country of Yemen. In Yemen, you will find
00:09many people chewing the leaves of a plant called kat. They stuff these leaves into one side of
00:13their mouth and continue to chew them for hours. This is why their cheeks look so bloated, as if
00:17they are swollen. This plant contains a chemical that makes them feel energetic and alert for a
00:22short while. Because of this, millions of people have developed a terrible addiction to it, which
00:26is now considered a major social and economic problem in Yemen. This is because many people
00:30waste their time and money on it. Moreover, its excessive use has a severe negative impact on
00:35their sleep, oral hygiene, and overall health.
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