Pervitin — How Methamphetamine Fueled Nazi Germany

<h1>The Birth of Pervitin</h1> <p>Pervitin, the brand name for methamphetamine, emerged as a pharmaceutical marvel in the early 20th century. Developed by the Berlin-based Temmler pharmaceutical company in 1938, it was initially marketed as a powerful over-the-counter medication.&nbsp;<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15997840/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Dr. Fritz Hauschild</strong></a>, the scientist behind Pervitin, believed he had discovered a miracle drug that could alleviate fatigue, enhance performance, and elevate mood &mdash; a perfect tonic for a nation emerging from the shadows of economic depression.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@peterdeleuran/pervitin-how-methamphetamine-fueled-nazi-germany-02296b072ee3"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>