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#290 - Hitler’s Favorite Way to Get High: Drugs in the Third Reich | Norman Ohler

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Drugs and the Third Reich: A Dark Alliance

This chapter examines the extensive use of methamphetamine in the Third Reich and its impact on soldier performance during World War II. It explores the intertwining of drug use with Hitler's ideologies and the subsequent lack of support for returning soldiers facing substance-related challenges. Additionally, the conversation reflects on the historical context of pharmaceuticals and their ethical implications, linking past drug experiments to modern discussions on legalization and cognitive enhancement.

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