Danny Jones Podcast #290 - Hitler’s Favorite Way to Get High: Drugs in the Third Reich | Norman Ohler
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Mar 18, 2025 Norman Ohler, an author and screenwriter, dives deep into the astounding role of drugs in Nazi Germany, particularly Hitler's personal dependence on meth. He discusses bizarre historical revelations, like the practice of using performance-enhancing drugs for military gain and how amphetamines shaped both creativity and wartime strategies. Ohler even touches on the peculiarities of Nazi obsessions and the ethical dilemmas surrounding drug use, revealing how intertwined these substances were with ideologies of power and control.
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Cutting Edge Nazis
- The Nazis were early adopters of technology and medicine for performance enhancement.
- Their lack of morals led to disastrous consequences.
Hitler's Drug of Choice
- Contrary to popular belief, Hitler preferred opioids, specifically oxycodone, not meth.
- He viewed meth as a performance enhancer for soldiers, not for complex decision-making.
Hitler's Cocaine Use
- Hitler briefly used cocaine provided by a new doctor after a bomb attack.
- The doctor noted Hitler's enthusiasm for the drug in a report found by Ohler.
