The likely role of the drug khat in fueling terrorism
More Evidence that Terrorism is Fueled by Addiction to Psychotropic Substances: The Possible Role of Khat
In an article written in 2001 I suggested that Osama bin Laden might be addicted to opiates and hashish, and that many of the 9-11 attackers were likely alcoholics. In cases too numerous to mention, from "Drunks, Drugs & Debits: How to Recognize Addicts and Avoid Financial Abuse" to this Report, a far greater percentage of despots, mass murderers and cultists have been identified as alcohol or other-drug addicts than would be expected by mere chance or if we ignore the role that addiction plays in fueling megalomania. Evidence supports the idea that while not every terrorist is an addict, those who are not are ...
