Oldest direct evidence of areca nut use found in Sulawesi, 25,000 years ago

Analysis of human remains from Sulawesi, Indonesia, reveals habitual areca nut consumption dating back 25,000 years, predating agriculture. This is the earliest direct evidence of psychoactive substance use, shifting the timeline of human drug use. The finding is based on chemical analysis of remains, with implications for understanding early human behavior and cultural practices.