Archaeologists have found the first traces of drug use in Europe.

April 14, 2023

They were found on the island of Menorca off the coast of Spain in the hair of a man who is about 3,000 years old. Scientists believe that the find indicates the use of substances that can cause delirium and visions: mandrake, henbane and dope ordinary. In addition, ancient people used ephedra, which contained the stimulant ephedrine.