Explore the fascinating world of drugs in ancient history, from the Scythians’ opium- and cannabis-laced vessels to Greek and Roman medical and ritual use. Learn how opium served as a painkiller, ...

In a new study, archaeologists uncovered 2,500-year-old psychoactive drug paraphernalia in an archaeological site in the Peruvian highlands. Ancient Peruvians likely used psychedelics during intricate ...

Cannabis produces a complex suite of bioactive compounds, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), but how these molecules evolved has long been a mystery. Now, new research has ...