Łukasz Kamiencki

Łukasz Kamiencki, an associate professor and historian specializing in the intersection of narcotics and warfare, dives into the dark history of drug use in military contexts. He explores how hallucinogens fueled Viking Berserkers and discusses the bizarre use of drugs by British soldiers in WWII. The podcast also highlights the tragic connection between opium and the exploitation of child brides in Afghanistan. Additionally, Kamiencki unravels the complexities of the cocaine trade in West Africa and critiques drug policy lessons from the U.S. and Jamaica.