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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Khat and cannabis are commonly used substances, however chronic use leads to addiction and development of substance induced psychosis. Dr. Rajab Saddam highlights the impact of these substances on mental health and wellbeing. Send us Fan Mail https://linktr.ee/MentalWellnessPodcast ]]></itunes:summary>
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