Editing John Coltrane (section)

== Addiction and Recovery ==

Coltrane's heroin addiction, which developed during his years on the road with various bands, threatened to destroy his career before it had truly begun. The addiction cost him a position with Miles Davis's quintet in 1957, a devastating blow that forced confrontation with his situation. In Philadelphia, with support from his mother and his own spiritual determination, Coltrane achieved sobriety in 1957. The experience profoundly affected his subsequent music and philosophy, as spiritual seeking became central to his artistic mission.<ref name="ratliff"/>

The house at 1511 North 33rd Street in Strawberry Mansion, where Coltrane lived with his mother and first wife Naima, witnessed his recovery and spiritual awakening. Here he spent intensive periods practicing, sometimes for days on end, developing the technical mastery that would enable his mature work. The house has been designated a National Historic Landmark, recognizing both its association with Coltrane and its significance to jazz history. Preservation efforts have sought to maintain the property and establish it as a museum honoring Coltrane's legacy.<ref name="porter"/>