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The Animal World Has Its Junkies, Too

Posted by timothy on from the entire-mountain-covered-in-snow dept.

Phoghat writes "Research scientists have used many animal species in investigating mind-altering drugs, but it may come as a surprise to learn that animals in the wild — from starlings to reindeer — also make use of psychoactive substances of their own accord. It seems that many of these species have a natural desire to experience altered states of consciousness, and man may well have found his way to some of his favourite recreational drugs by observing the behaviour of animals."

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  1. Raised question by The+Clockwork+Troll · · Score: 4, Funny

    So do skunks call unpungent marijuana "human"?

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  2. Re:Tell that to to judge ;-) by Hognoxious · · Score: 3, Funny

    I've had sex for pleasure for almost 40 years now.

    Isn't it getting a bit sore down there by now?

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