Killer High

In Killer High, Peter Andreas explores how six psychoactive drugs—ranging from alcohol to cocaine—have played a crucial role in the history of warfare across different eras. The book examines how these substances have influenced battles, imperial expansion, and military culture, revealing a deep connection between war and mind-altering drugs. Andreas demonstrates that the history of these substances is intertwined with the story of armed conflict, shaping and being shaped by the course of human warfare.