Talk explores man's path to addiction

The societal impact of heroin addiction will be examined at Lifetree Café on Monday, April 29, at 2 p.m.

The program, titled “The Heroin Addict Next Door: One Man’s Painful Story,” features a filmed interview with Rocky Romano, a former heroin addict.

During the interview, Romano explains that his downward spiral began with alcohol and grew worse from there.

“By the time you know you’re in trouble, it’s too late,” Romano says. “You start to trade one addiction for another, and that’s where the drugs start to come in.”

This Lifetree episode will also explore whether a connection exists between early childhood trauma and self-destructive behavior.

Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café meets at Jalapenos, 314 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint.

Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to stan@followcommunity.org or 208-304-6465.