Evidence of 25,000-year-old drug use found in Indonesia

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How did the left and right cover Evidence of 25,000-year-old drug use found in Indonesia?

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Is Evidence of 25,000-year-old drug use found in Indonesia left or right?

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Is the coverage of Evidence of 25,000-year-old drug use found in Indonesia biased?

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Which outlets covered Evidence of 25,000-year-old drug use found in Indonesia?

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How old is the evidence of drug use found in Indonesia?

Researchers have found evidence of habitual drug use in prehistoric human remains from Indonesia that dates back approximately 25,000 years. This predates agriculture and suggests humans may have been using psychoactive substances much earlier than previously believed.

What substance is linked to the prehistoric drug use?

The drug use found in prehistoric human remains from Indonesia is linked to the consumption of betel nuts. This substance is known to have psychoactive effects.

What is the significance of this discovery?

The discovery of 25,000-year-old evidence of drug use in Indonesia is significant because it suggests that humans may have been using psychoactive substances much earlier than previously understood, predating agriculture and other major developments in human history.