Humans Have Been Getting High Since Prehistoric Times, Research Shows

Ever wonder how long people have been hooked on mind-altering drugs?

According to a newly published review of decades of archaeological research, humans worldwide have been using psychoactive substances like opium, alcohol and “magic mushrooms” since prehistoric times.

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The review was published online on Jan. 2 in Time and Mind: The Journal of Archaeology, Consciousness and Culture.

The Huffington Post