| Medical science and the military: the Allies' use of amphetamine during World War II. | |
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PMID: 22073434 Owner: HMD Status: In-Process |
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Although amphetamine was thoroughly tested by leading scientists for its effects in boosting or maintaining physical and mental performance in fatigued subjects, the results never provided solid grounds for approving the drug's use, and, in any case, came too late to be decisive. The grounds on which amphetamine was actually adopted by both British and American militaries had less to do with the science of fatigue than with the drug's mood-altering effects, as judged by military men. It increased confidence and aggression, and elevated "morale." |
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Nicolas Rasmussen |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The Journal of interdisciplinary history Volume: 42 ISSN: 0022-1953 ISO Abbreviation: J Interdiscip Hist Publication Date: 2011 |
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Created Date: 2011-08-08 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100968789 Medline TA: J Interdiscip Hist Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 205-33 Citation Subset: Q |
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