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Part One: Hitler's Drug Problem

Behind the Bastards

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Hitler's Drug Dependency: The Role of Dr. Morell

This chapter examines the controversial medical practices of Dr. Theodore Morell, Hitler's physician, who joined the Nazi party to secure his career and promoted dubious vitamin injections. It discusses the rising role of methamphetamine, particularly Pervitin, in Nazi Germany, linking drug use to societal productivity and dependence among leaders and citizens alike. Through a critical lens, the narrative reflects on the intertwining of personal health, political ideology, and the historical implications of drug promotion during this tumultuous period.

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