Opium and Vietnam

Larry shares a vivid account of his experience in an opium den during the Vietnam War, highlighting the stark contrast between the tranquil setting and the chaos of war. He reflects on the consequences of his choices, revealing how the absence of heroin at that time spared many soldiers from addiction, only for the government to later introduce it as a means to exploit troops. His story serves as a haunting reminder of the complex relationship between war, substance use, and the lasting impacts on veterans.