doi:10.7916/d8-4vn7-7516Oral history interview with Salvador, 1980Salvadororal historiesmixed materialDrug addicts--United StatesDrug dealers--United StatesImprisonment--United StatesDrug traffic--History--20th century.--United StatesDrug abuse--History--20th century.--United StatesHeroin abuse--History--20th century.--United StatesOpium abuse--History--20th century.--United StatesMethadone maintenance--History--20th century.--United StatesSalvadorIn this interview, Salvador discusses his life in New York City, with respect to his drug use and trafficking. He describes using opium and heroin. He discusses in depth his heroin trafficking including his suppliers, his clientele, his prices, and the location he sold from. He compares the quality and price of heroin across decades in the twentieth century. He reviews his arrest history, and estimates having spent a total of fourteen years incarcerated in his lifetime. He describes how he was able to smuggle heroin into federal prison in Atlanta, Georgia. He describes joining a methadone program in the early 1970s, and gives his opinion of the program. He reviews his health issues including emphysema, ulcers, and back pain