Do ants do drugs? We found out

Ants won’t get high from eating weed. Cannabinoid receptors are absent in insects, which means, cannabis won’t have any effect on them. However, Ants can get high by eating opioids. Ants can also consume poisonous berries that can put them into a state of paralysis.

A study has found that drugs have a significant impact on ants, with those exposed to porphine becoming addicted quickly. This alters their natural behavior, causing them to prioritize consuming the morphine substance over nutritious or sugary food.

Like humans, ants are affected by alcohol and exhibit changes in behavior, difficulty walking and disorientation when exposed to it. They are also attracted to sugary substances, including those that result from natural fermentation processes in fruits. As a result, if ants encounter alcoholic beverages or high-sugar substances, they will consume them

Ants have a remarkable ability to consume and tolerate alcohol. Studies have shown that certain species of ants, such as the leafcutter ant, can consume large amounts of fermented plant material without showing any signs of drunkenness or impairment. In fact, these ants are able to consume alcohol at concentrations that would be toxic to most other insects.

This ability is thought to be an adaptation to the ants' environment. Leafcutter ants, for example, live in humid tropical forests where fermented plant material is commonly found. Consuming this material allows the ants to extract the nutrients they need from otherwise indigestible plant material. Additionally, the alcohol in the fermented material may also serve as a deterrent to predators and parasites.

However, not all ants are able to tolerate alcohol to the same degree. Some ant species, such as the carpenter ant, are much more sensitive to alcohol and will become incapacitated at lower concentrations. This may be due to differences in the ants' physiology or the types of fermented plant material they commonly encounter in their environment.

Overall, the ability of ants to consume and tolerate alcohol is a fascinating example of how animals can adapt to their environment. Further research may provide insight into the mechanisms behind this adaptation and the potential applications for human use

In summary, ants can drink and do meth but sadly, no stoned ants