From Exploitation to Addiction: A Qualitative Study on a Post-Trafficking Khat Addiction Among Ethiopian Women Survivors of Human Trafficking in the Middle East
The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families
Published online on January 30, 2026
Abstract
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This qualitative study examines the link between human trafficking, trauma, and khat addiction among Ethiopian women who were trafficked to the Middle East. Through in-depth interviews with 20 survivors aged 24–35, the study reveals that khat addiction is ...
This qualitative study examines the link between human trafficking, trauma, and khat addiction among Ethiopian women who were trafficked to the Middle East. Through in-depth interviews with 20 survivors aged 24–35, the study reveals that khat addiction is ...