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Literature, Drugs, and Warfare
This chapter examines the complex relationship between drugs and literary figures, detailing how substances influenced works by authors like Jack Kerouac and Arthur Conan Doyle. It also explores the historical and modern uses of performance-enhancing drugs in military contexts, contrasting the effects of various substances, including Pervitin and Captagon. The discussion delves into ongoing research on psychedelics as potential tools for improving soldier performance and managing stress in combat situations.