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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Deciphering Morell
- Morell's handwriting was difficult to decipher, leading to misinterpretations of Hitler's drug use.
- Ohler, with help from a DJ friend, correctly identified Hitler's opioid use as Oikodal (oxycodone).
Hitler's Stool Samples
- Hitler's stool samples were regularly analyzed and sent to a lab in Bavaria.
- This practice reflected the importance of the Führer's health to the regime.
Meth vs. Wine
- German soldiers used Pervitin during the invasion of France, while French soldiers drank wine.
- The German army's meth use contributed to their unexpected victory.
