http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Chemist manages to remove harmful substances from Qat [The Source: Hadhramaut.Info - 19/06/2007] Prof.Dr.Anwar Saeed Al-Shahwi,a professor of chemistry at Hadramout University, said that his research interests in  taking away  the harmful substances from the Qat in order to reduce the side effect of Qat has yielded  impressive results in the possibility of separating the active substances from Qat and making them as  medical stimulant drugs which  do not cause addiction. Prof Anwar said that the extracted substances can be exported to the other countries which looking for natural and safer alternative for energy drinks and also to treat some psychological problems. "What we discovered today in Hadramout is considered to be a great leap for Yemen in terms of science, economic and the environment. The major scientific breakthrough will remove harmful effects of Qat and make it available in the market in abundance throughout the year with reasonable price" he told Hadramout Network Websites.