Special guest, Dr. Alexandra Ewenczyk, board-certified Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, joins Amy and Dor for an eye-opening exploration of the intricate web surrounding the use of illicit substances by Hamas in the ongoing war. 

Offering a deep dive into the intersection of geopolitics, history, and psychiatry, they discuss Captagon, a synthetic methamphetamine found on the bodies of terrorists that infiltrated Israel on October 7, and recent revelations that Hamas has drugged hostages in captivity and upon their release. 

Dr. Ewenczyk draws from her extensive experience to provide valuable insights into the psychological aspects of Captagon, emphasizing its role in enhancing performance and weaponizing individuals into ruthless killing machines. The discussion delves into the drug's production, smuggling methods, and its history since it was first formulated in Germany in the 1960s, now standing as a staggering $30 billion industry. 

The exploration widens to methamphetamine's dark history, including the Nazi's reliance on Pervitin and their experiments on Sachsenhausen inmates. Uncovering the roots and impact of Captagon on individuals and societies, the hosts confront the stark realities of a drug often referred to the “poor man’s cocaine“. An unexpected air raid siren mid-recording sparks a brief conversation on the epigenetic effects of war, drawing on Dr. Ewenczyk's expertise in early childhood development and trauma.

Recorded on December 21 (Day 76).

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