doi:10.7916/d8-jg8e-es58Oral history interview with Freddie Hayes, 1980Hayes, Freddieoral 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 StatesDrug addicts--Rehabilitation--United StatesHayes, FreddieIn this interview, Freddie Hayes describes his life from adolescence to adulthood, with a focus on his drug use and dealing. He discusses different methods of heroin intake, the drug's rapidly increasing price, and his mostly Puerto Rican clientele. He comments on how he was able to conceal his addiction from his wife and employer, as well as how he amassed enough money, through legal and illegal means, to support his family and his heroin habit. He compares trends in the New York City drug scene before and after World War II, mentioning changes in the amount of users, the average age of users, the price of heroin, the amount of theft by users, and the amount of addicts in jail populations. He also discusses how his attempts to stay away from heroin often led him to compensate with other drugs like cocaine and alcohol