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Cannabis was used as an intoxicant as early as 2,800 years ago

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Briefings

A 2026 article suggests cannabis was used as an intoxicant as early as 2,800 years ago, though archaeologists cannot confirm this due to the perishable nature of plant parts like flowers and leaves. The evidence indicates cannabis served multiple purposes including oil and fiber production, rather than being used exclusively as medicine or a drug.

Key points

• Cannabis was used as an intoxicant as early as 2,800 years ago, though this remains unconfirmed.
• Cannabis served multiple purposes including oil and fiber production, not solely as medicine or a drug.

Context

Cannabis is one of the most commonly used psychoactive plants today. Archaeological evidence is limited because plant parts like flowers and leaves are perishable and rarely survive. The article notes that cannabis was not used solely as medicine or a drug.

Limitations

The evidence is limited by the perishable nature of plant parts like flowers and leaves, making it difficult to determine archaeologically how cannabis was used in prehistoric times. The article does not provide specific dates, locations, or named individuals, and the claim of early intoxicant use is unconfirmed.

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