A vivid memoir of heroin addiction in 1980s–90s New York City.

Anger doesn’t come out of nowhere. In this deeply personal reflection, Tim Lineaweaver explores how childhood trauma, abuse, and shame shaped his rage — and how unresolved anger often fuels addiction and isolation later in life.

Content Warning: This article discusses drug use, heroin addiction, and trauma. John Makohen, a seasoned substance use counselor and author of *A Heroin User’s Guide to Harm Reduction*, shares his lived experience of life on the streets, the risks of drug use, and the lessons that shaped his journey toward recovery.