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Were Nazis Drug-Fueled Crankheads?

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Hitler's Pharamaceutical Dependence

This chapter investigates the unusual relationship between Adolf Hitler and his private physician, revealing the extensive and questionable drug treatments sustained by the dictator. It discusses how Hitler's reliance on substances, such as cocaine and morphine, significantly impacted his health and decision-making during World War II. The chapter also highlights the ironic contrast between Hitler’s public image as a health-conscious leader and his private addiction to a myriad of drugs.

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