Holger Isenberg Wrote:
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> That articles gives the impression it is a summary
> of ancient narcotics consumption as it doesn’t add
> a note about which region it is discussing.

The article states that it is discussing the use of psychoactive substances in the ancient Mediterranean and the Near and Middle East.

For a
> more global overview I see missing:
> * fungus usage by the Aztecs
> * cocaine by the Pharaos

As stated, the article confines itself to the ancient Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Some basic information on the Aztec usage of entheogens - [en.wikipedia.org]

Despite some recent claims to the contrary, there's no conclusive evidence to show that cocaine was used in Ancient Egypt. See here - [www.maatforum.com] - and here - [www.straightdope.com]

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