Amphetamine pill fuels superhuman intensity on Syrian battlefields

Amphetamine pill fuels superhuman intensity on Syrian battlefields

Special to WorldTribune.com A highly-addictive pill that is popular in the Middle East is producing fearless soldiers who can remain effective on the battlefield for days without sleep. Captagon, produced in Syria, is a powerful amphetamine tablet based on the original synthetic drug known as “fenethylline.” Observers say the drug is being used heavily by fighters […]