Hitler and the Drug Culture of the Third Reich

This chapter explores Adolf Hitler's drug use during his regime, focusing on the impact of substances like methamphetamines and the influence of Norman Oler's book 'Blitzed.' It critiques the intersection between popular non-fiction and scholarly research on this controversial topic, examining the implications of drug use on key historical events. Additionally, the chapter contextualizes the drug culture of pre-Nazi Germany, highlighting its social dynamics and the historical roots of addiction within the military and healthcare fields.