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Evidence of drug use found in Indonesia dating back 25,000 years
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Research indicates that on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, people may have consumed psychoactive substances as far back as 25,000 years ago. Scientists discovered traces of betel nuts, which contain neuroactive compounds.
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- 25,000 years ago
- Sulawesi island
- betel nut consumption
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- hunter-gatherers
Indonesia · Sulawesi · betel nuts
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