Gaia Giordano's exploration of a historical crypt in Milan revealed early evidence of cocaine use in Europe, dating back to the mid-1600s, which predates its isolation by 200 years.
The findings indicate that the common people of Milan had access to coca leaves, similar to ancient South American civilizations, suggesting a surprising link in the drug trade.
Dr. Christine VanPool theorizes that Spanish colonizers may have brought cocaine's pain-relieving qualities to Europe, raising questions about how the coca plant reached the continent.
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