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Dateline: Wire Chronicle BureauCannabis was used as an intoxicant as early as 2,800 years ago
Cannabis is one of the most commonly used psychoactive plants today. However, it is difficult to determine archaeologically how cannabis was used in prehistoric times. Plant parts such as flowers, leaves and resins are perishable and theref...
Devraj HazarikaRegional Bureau Chief • Wire Chronicle
Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM•1 min read

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Cannabis is one of the most commonly used psychoactive plants today. However, it is difficult to determine archaeologically how cannabis was used in prehistoric times. Plant parts such as flowers, leaves and resins are perishable and theref...
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