Der totale Rausch

This book examines the extensive use of drugs during the Third Reich, particularly focusing on the German army's reliance on Pervitin (a precursor to crystal meth) and Hitler's dependence on various pharmaceuticals, including hormones, steroids, and narcotics.

Ohler details how these substances were used to enhance performance and morale, despite the Nazi regime's official anti-drug policies.

The book is based on extensive research, including interviews with eyewitnesses, military historians, and physicians, as well as the study of previously unreviewed documents from archives in Germany and the USA.