Five Minutes In A McDonald’s Drive-Thru

The combination of late night heat, humidity, and alcohol make every breath feel like my last. By the time I get to my car, I am soaked as if I have stepped out of the shower. I turn the air conditioning to full blast. Cold air makes contact with the sweat. The sensation creates a […]

How I Became A Cocaine Addict

New Years Day 1977. Sixteen years old. Sitting at a table at the sister of a friend’s house in Morgantown, West Virginia. A pile of white powder in front of me.