doi:10.7916/d8-8hsy-t915Oral history interview with Ann T., 1982T., Annoral historiesmixed materialDrug addicts--United StatesDrug abuse--History--20th century.--United StatesOpium abuse--History--20th century.--United StatesHeroin abuse--History--20th century.--United StatesDrug addicts--Rehabilitation--United StatesDrugs--PrescribingJazz musiciansT., AnnAnn T. discusses her life in New York City and abroad, with a focus on her drug use. She recalls being introduced to opium through her husband, Freddy "Snake Hips" Taylor, in the 1940s, and discusses how she gradually became addicted. She describes in depth many facets of opium: how to prepare a brick of raw opium for smoking, how to treat the ashes of smoked opium (called yen-shee) so that they could be re-smoked, equipment required for opium smoking, and how to fashion a makeshift opium pipe out of a glass bottle. She explains how she transitioned from using opium to heroin in 1952. She discusses her personal life at length, and how her drug use affected her relationships, especially with her husband. She discusses her travels to Europe and Asia with her husband, who worked as an entertainer. She discusses noteworthy jazz musicians whom she met. Ann describes the various cliques of opium smokers that existed in New York City in the mid 1940s, her drug connections in New York City, and how she was able to obtain drugs while traveling abroad. She recalls modeling with True Confessions and Harper's Bazaar in the 1950s, as well as engaging in sex work with a clientele of elite figures, including members of former President Harry Truman's cabinet. Ann discusses how she sought out Dolophine prescriptions from doctors when heroin became scarce in the 1960s. She describes detoxing at Bernstein Hospital and joining the methadone program in 1970. She discusses her opinion of the counseling she receives at the methadone clinic. Ann compares the effects of opium, heroin, and methadone