"Drugs Are On My Mind All Day Long." | A drug addict interview in Baltimore, MD (4K)
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Josh has struggled with addiction for 20 years. He opens up his drug use, as well as life on the streets of Baltimore, MD. He doesn't have much family or much of a support system. He's currently living in an abandoned house, and struggles every day with life. He's always on a constant chase to find the next high. He wants to turn his life around and become an addictions counselor so he can use his story as a motivation for others with the same struggles.
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Chris, you can do this! You can become that addictions counselor. Chase those dreams instead of the high. I won't say it's easy, but it is so worth it. I'm 7 years clean, got my degree in social work, and I work at a shelter for the unhoused population. I'm not bragging, just sharing that it can be done. You gotta be sick and tired of being sick and tired. It sounded like you believe in God, cry out to Him. He can help you. You got this bro! Don't let anyone tell you different. The best way of getting revenge to those who put you down is succeeding.
Amen
Yes, ❤
Im also in recovery
In my case I myself put my down and I hv been using dope soon 10 years now not know anymore if this Will never end for me.
To anyone reading this who is suffering from addiction. You can get clean, Don’t give up, it’s a fight. It’s better to fight and win than to fight and lose. You don’t want to die like that you wanna live a good, faithful life and die old surrounded by family with something to leave behind. Cry out to Jesus!
An addict turning counselor is one of the worst things for most addicts. They have to be sober for two years and it’s not long enough to handle the struggles and emotions of other peoples problems.
This guy breaks my heart. He's a sweetheart at heart and is just very broken and stuck in this routine and cycle of pain-numb-feed repeat. I pray he gets clean, cus everything else will fall into place for him
I was also addicted to hard drugs just like him in this same city....baltimore...been clean a while now an just seeing this breaks my heart...im still living in baltimore getting my life together an its truly a blessing
I’m 8 months sober from prescription drugs and alcohol. I was addicted for 21 years. It hasn’t been easy, but it is worth it.
Congrats definitely worth it!
Me too my friend. It's definitely not easy. Getting off drugs is the easy part. Life and having to feel is the hardest
Me, too. Later this month I'll be sober for 20 years. Clean for 11. I don't think about drinking anymore. But Xanax has entered my soul. If I could have one more bar, just one, then it would be ok... Best of luck to you.
@stanleycostello9610 I know exactly what you're saying. Benzos have entered my soul like that too. Valium, Clonazepam, Ativan, Tamazepam felt perfect because I've always suffered with anxiety. I've gotten off opiates too and even off methadone and have no desire to go back but the benzos will always be on my mind. Good luck to you brother.
What pills 💊 should be used in the morning
Being white in certain areas of Baltimore is a struggle within itself..adds drug and poverty and I feel for this young man...I hope he reaches the light at the end of the tunnel.....😢
Yes that's true when you are around people that can't do anything by themselves one-on-one
@@NateBullock-ow6on Who "can't do anything by themselves one on one"? What is that supposed to mean?
@@HaltDieKlappathe homies don't fight fair and you know it stop bullshitting
U don't know so there is no point and trying to explain what Natebullock-ow meant @@HaltDieKlappa
@@HaltDieKlappa lets not play dumb...
As long as you have breath in your body it is not too late! You can do it!
Yeah definitely not ham it has to be either Russia or China but it makes it easier to use it for free meals 💯
I was 33 when I quit drinking and doing hard drugs. 39 now and life is a lot better. Much love and god bless you Chris!
That's what's up, bro! I love it!!
Damn, I been in Baltimore a long time and this probably the most conscious and morally sound addict I ever seen. Good luck champ I hope you utilize the help offered to you 🙏🏼
Well said. I hope he utilizes it, too. 🙏
Man, my heart breaks for this guy..seems like such a good dude. Prayers coming your way Chris, you’re a good dude
Damn, this man looks sick and tired. He is 32 please god help this man. He is on borrowed time. 🙏🏻❤️
These people are mostly such good souls. It breaks my heart every interview. The pain in the eyes😢.
It always makes me cry. I hate to see human beings suffering. I so want something good for this sweet person.
May god bless this young man!!!! I can only pray for your recovery 🙏🏽 real talk!!! I can tell he got a good heart ❤️ he only playing with the cards he was dealt 💯
Such an intelligent guy. So humble and respectful 🙏
Bless you my friend.
I have been there.
I’ve been sober for many years and I can say it’s incredibly hard thing to overcome, it takes an incredible amount of strength and self-love, and I’m still struggling after many years of sobriety on top of everything else just trying to live and the cost of living is daunting and overwhelming. It’s also overwhelming. It’s no wonder so many people are addicted to drugs, and alcohol because life is so unenjoyable for most of us.
I'm so sorry you are still struggling, but please don't give up. Ask God for help when you struggle. He loves you.
@@loralefebvre7051 thank you
I hope Chris gets all the help he needs xx
Man this one hurts. I pray he gets the help he needs. I grew up in the next neighborhood over n he's only a few years younger than me. U can tell he's a good dude.
Absolutely! 🙏
What a lovely soul! I hope he gets clean, this world needs more people like Chris. Hope and blessings from New Zealand. Thankyou for this interview.
The world definitely needs more people like Chris. Thanks so much for supporting the channel. It's truly appreciated. 🙏
Love the kind encouraging words at the end, you can tell he was really listening to your experience getting clean at his age.
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Thanks so much for supporting the channel. I truly appreciate it. 🙏
Was wondering do you help him with money after the interview or food or something obviously you do something just really hope this guy gets better man
I think he was too. I think he could see a man just like him, now clean and older..... and the possibilities of that. Maybe he could see one day it could be him holding the camera, out there to encourage and help others. It's a beautiful thing.
Aww Chris my man its been a long time im glad ur alive man im born and raised in north East over by lake Clifton i had 7 years clean and released in 2022 and just cant get it this time i know ur pain
God Bless You Josh & All Who Are In the Struggle 🙏💕
Thats my boy! I grew up with him. Morrell Park Baltimore . He has lived a very rough life. I remember he used to be up early to go to work every morning. Love you brother. I'll come around soon and find you.
He seemed like a really good guy. I'm rooting for him. 🙏
@@unheardvoices_official he has such a good heart. He's funny too, some of the hardest times and he makes you laugh ...hard. 😁 decentivity. He's pretty decent. - lil joke we laugh about.
@@unheardvoices_official oh yea. Thank you for being kind to him and all the others. Love and kindness is like a life raft for those drowning in the street. 🙏 (I know you know) Prayers for you. Thank you.
@@Goldenrule-u3t 🙏
@user-fc9xu4re4v It is absolutely like a life raft. Thanks so much for supporting the channel. It's truly appreciated. 🙏
You never know who will make it and who won’t. Everyone deserves a chance. He’s so right, it’s always on your mind. You have to be strong
God bless all stuck in this horrific struggle. Chris, you’re worth a better life. It’s never too late. 🙏( great interview 💕)
Damn. Smh he has such a good spirit despite his struggles. Praying for you
This channel is like no other. The people you talk to are beautiful souls who need help and are helping others with there stories. ❤️ Thank you for what you do and let’s share and like this video
I absolutely agree. 💯
That was really something
I’d like to commend you on encouraging him and extending hope with due respect for his condition.
God Bless his soul. He’s a good man, just lost his way and dealt with a lot of trauma and grief. It’s never too late. Keep ya head up🙏🏽
You’re carrying the message. God bless you. 🙏🏼 Really enjoy yr channel.
G-d bless this man, he clearly has a good heart, he can and will make it
_"It was a good neighborhood at one time but drugs destroy this...shit bad "_ - Chris
@@HJG-1019 Lol
I grew up with Chris he is a good person man he deserves all the help he can get
He definitely seemed like a good person. I'm in the process now of trying to help him. He was supposed to call me last week but never did.
@unheardvoices_official he just needs to want the help first I appreciate you atleast trying
I'm also 33 and a recovering addict going on 6 years I ran the same streets that he does it's gonna be very hard to get him out but I hope and pray he takes your help and becomes everything he wants to be in life
@@brandonbuchanan Congratulations on 6 years clean. That's amazing. I just hit 10 years clean myself back in April. You're absolutely right. They have to want it before anyone else can help them. I hope he reaches out to me. I left him my number.
@unheardvoices_official thank you and congrats to you as well
My heart hurts for this man, I been there too. He's incredibly honest and kind. It's NEVER too late, never. I once thought it was but I was wrong. I'm clean 20 years now at age 64. Chris I will hold you in my heart and thoughts with hope & understanding. ❤️❤️
You can never Judge a book by it's cover man... That is so so true.
Sitting here with Chris now. Praying for him. 🙏
Are you still sitting with him?
@@unheardvoices_official no but i see him all the time. His gmom lives with me.
@@unheardvoices_official Thank you for caring about Chris. He was so happy to tell me about this interview.
Chris, I know it’s hard… Please get back into treatment… I’ve struggled too not in this capacity, but I’m not afraid to voice that I became addicted physically after surgeries. It IS possible… Sending 🙏🏻 your way…
Great job Chris I believe in you! You deserve better for yourself and it's possible ❤️
My BFF asked me how much street drugs cost.. I said, every penny you have and more.
That was definitely a good answer.
Stay strong buddy! I know how tough it is in the beginning of recovery, and do not be ashamed to ask for help. We are here for you brother! Stay safe, Dont ever give up on your goals & dreams. Take care ❤
He has a good heart. I hope he gets sober and can live a healthy and happy life
How do u know he has a good heart? A lot of these homeless steal, rob businesses , are shady will never tell the truth. I’ve walked the streets and lived on the streets and seen the terror these people are not good people . Why the fk do u think they r on the street
It’s never too late as long as your still alive, praying for Chris❤.
Great interview!!! Chris you can get clean! An you would be an absolute rockstar in the recovery community!!! An helping other addicts!! You got the insight and you’re very relatable! You got lotta heart ❤️! An this Chanel is very well done! Your respectful! You can relate to the these people! You’re not filming them in their worst states!! I hate when interviewers try an get an interview with someone who can’t even speak they are so high!!! So much respect
@@denabeebe1888 Thanks so much for the kind words and for supporting the channel. It's truly appreciated. 🙏
Chris you really seem like a good person with a kind heart! It’s not too late! You could be so helpful to others through your loved experience
Chris you seem like a genuine dude I really hope it turns up for you brother much love
He seems like a great person. I’m rooting for him.
What a sweet guy. Well spoken and humble. I hope he can get off the drugs before he overdoses again and doesn't make it. I see potential in him.
This is being done to us on purpose
Absolutely China Mexico and the liberal American elite are in it together
No shit the dea started all this they caused this by changing the oxycontins so you can't sniff them
Chris seems like a good soul. Pulling for him to get sober. He can help and inspire others.
Chris!! do it i can see u being a counselor honestly great one at that u deserve better!! love
Growing up in Baltimore in the 1960s was like the movie A Christmas Story. What the Hell happened.
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Mexicans. Bringing in all these drugs is whats happened. No they arent the only ones reponsible every1 is for selling the shit. But allowing tons n tons of fentanyl..meth.. everything pour into our country is why this has gotten so bad. 🟥 Vote trump. You'll see things get better
The federal government is to blame for allowing an open air drug market to develop and fester on US soil. Speaking of the feds where are they when the Venezuelan gangs are taking over motels in Colorado? They don’t care
Democratic policies corruption at all.levels crack epidemic fatherless homes open air drug markets soft on crime gangs shall I keep going
Because Baltimore lost European communities that relocated to Suburbs to avoid the.. Die versity. Once gone, they took the pragmatism, hard work, ingenuity, and industrious attributes that built the world and maintain order with them. Now, you have the Democratic Republic of Baltcongo and you get warlords here just like in Africa l, but on a smaller scale.
I pray he finds peace & I pray he beats his addiction! Sending love ❤
My brother passed away 2014, in streets of Denver. This man reminds me of him. May God bless you, dear sir.
I'm so sorry to hear about your bother. 🙏
I hate this life for you John, your a great guy. I'll be praying for you to break free.
His name is Chris. Lol. Thank you for the kind words towards him, though.
His name is also not Josh as listed in description, haha!
Chris such a friendly, likable guy, good interview. I hope there can be a good update on him.
Good guy with bad circumstances. I hope he finds healing and recovery. He has a lot to bring to the world
i pray this guy gets help. he sounds honest and just dealing with what life gave him. you can hear the pain and hurt in the voice
Chris said, "God is good." Yes He is. It was God that helped me get clean and with the right support, God can and will help Chris. Appreciate your channel and all you're doing to help these precious people on the streets.
Seems like a real good dude, hope he finds his way
I hope you get better lil chris❤ I know you got this. Your story can help people going thru it like me and so many others
I hope and pray Chris got some help ❤ You can see the desperation in his eyes and pain through his words. Fight brother Fight for your life!
anguish in this person, but also strength
Breaks my heart. I pray he gets help and never looks back.
Praying for you. 🙏🏻 You can overcome this disease. Stay strong. Keep the faith.
Sober 10 years. Hope he can stick it out.
Congratulations on 10 years, bro. I just hit 10 years clean myself back in April.
My heart goes out to him…I can feel his pain from a Baltimore Orioles fan…
The struggle is real….. I hope he stands up and take back his life… I got clean after 13 years when I was 39 years old and I’m now 43 and I am so grateful that I don’t have to chase that dragon anymore!!!!
If your struggling in life, just know your loved dont give up. Lost my mom years ago to morphine. Love yall
Chris your Loved and your worth it Brother. Their's help out there everwhere. You gotta want it. I pray for you Brother. Luv ya bro
🙏🙏🙏 strength to you Chris. You have the power for change 🙏🙏🙏
Pulling for you Chris. can see and hear the hurt in you. Things can get better
You can do it brother!
May God bless you immensely Chris, any thing is possible and change is always just right around the corner.
This is very motivational. Recovering addict here and tappering off of methadone. I'm from bmore, I know what he's talking about. Fortunately I'm on the road to recovery and my only regret and kind of split emotions is I wish I never got on methadone. Gift and a curse is all I can say. Much love to all who is going through the struggle. Remember how strong you were before all this bullshit, it's still there you just gotta push harder for it!
Awww, buddy. Breaks my heart. I know youve dealt with a lot
Brotha december will be 14 years sober, i own a business, i have a family, i do really well for myself. I know it can feel hopeless but brotha we do get sober. Hang in there and put the work in.
I’m about to go find this guy. Very positive and respectful outlook. Hate to give him money though, maybe a coat, it’s about to get cold.
Same old Chris. I don't know how many times people have offered to help him and he says okay and two days later he's running away from you
That's what addiction does to some, it takes over who you really are.
I was a heroin addict for over 12 years sober 9 now. im a supervisor of a large company, if I can do it anyone can
Congratulations on getting clean. That's amazing. 🙏
Cool
@@dustygatrell-ru7tg yep...
@@unheardvoices_official ty bro
Looks like every one of my family members! They live on the streets of Bmore. I just celebrated 18 years and I pray for them every damn day! Thanks for the video!
I'm sorry to hear about your family, but congratulations on getting 18 years clean. That's a huge accomplishment. I'm in Maryland as well and just hit 10 years clean back in April.
@@unheardvoices_official Awesome! Congratulations! Never give up!
And thank you! It is what it is brother!
The best counselor is a person who has been there..❤
15 years on Lortabs and I finally got clean at 66 years old. 73 now. Cold turkey and, with the help of Ryan Donnelly on youtube, I powered through the pain of acute withdrawals and the depression of PAWS. About 1 month to feeling a semblance of normal. About 6 months for a complete recovery. The gauntlet of pain during withdrawal is a rite of passage I don’t care to repeat.
People aren’t addicts because they like drugs, it’s because they need a hug. You have to heal & love yourself, it’s only so much others can do to help. Don’t let your traumas keep you trapped.
No it's cause life sucks. An people use drugs to deal with it. Some people have horrible anxiety problems an they can't handle it so they do drugs. Life is extremely depressing.
@@dustygatrell-ru7tg You realize you’re agreeing with me right? Without love, life sucks, absolutely. People who abuse drugs do so to feel loved. That’s the feeling drugs give them. If you don’t love yourself however, you will always feel anxious & unsure.
@@ssmfetti too bad love cant take the withdrawals away. If people didn't feel sick as a dog trying to quit drugs they'd be able to stop alot easier. Some may do drugs cause they wanna feel loved. But others might just be bored with life. Anthen before they know it they need it just to be able to function.
@@dustygatrell-ru7tg Addicts go through withdrawals all the time. It’s not affordable getting high 24/7, 365. Staying sober is the real battle. The reason they do drugs is to feel loved. You say people do them because they are bored? But drugs aren’t entertaining. They literally give your body and brain a rush of dopamine. That’s why they do it, for the feeling. Those feelings of love. To quit drugs you have to love yourself. To love life, you have to love boredom as well. Without love, addicts have no hope.
The feeling that most drugs give you is not anything near "love" . Lol @@ssmfetti it's more like I'M BUSTING A NUTTTTTT
What a sweet humble beautiful soul
He really deserves a soft place to land❤
I would imagine that the hardest part of staying clean is not being able to afford to get out of the same neighborhood you were born and raised in. Same people, same traps.
For sure. That definitely plays a huge role in it.
Spot on bud
I pray for Chris. He seems like a good guy. Sometimes life just happens..... I hope he gets help bc hes got a good head on his shoulders and he could do so much good. His heart is hurting and I understand how hes feeling.
It seems all the ex addicts here have the most compassion here..myself included..clean 7 years in June…it does get easier at least for me I never looked back never had cravings..but my life was such a mess why would I consider going back… brother get into a place confront the pain inside…you truly know misery right now living it..I’m gonna keep you on my mind young brother good luck… one last thing,getting clean and staying clean all depends on you…
Well said.
As a native Maryland resident I pray you find peace and sobriety soon ❤
WHEN YOU HAVE TO ASK A ADDICT IF THEY WANT TO CHANGE FORGET ABOUT WHAT THEY SAY. WATCH WHAT THEY DO!
I am praying for you, Chris!!!
I'm so glad I didn't do the wrong drugs, and managed to have positive and life changing experiences with psilocybin instead of falling into the trap of opiates and/or meth.
God loves you brother. Be kind to yourself and get yourself out of there. Reach out for real help bro. Our flesh will destroy us.
Respect to you man
Chris!! I was your age when I got clean and I've got 10 years down now, and I promise you the doctors can help you and they can do it without you even having to get sick. I only went through a few hours of it after i checked into a detox hospital before the doc finally came in and started my meds. The medicine works, and you can still have an amazing life that you love and live it normally... you just have to stick with the plan and not put yourself in certain situations or around certain people, but the medicine can make it pretty much painless to change your life. It has worked for me and I know a whole bunch of people who can say the same. It works. it is necessary for some people to take meds for all types of different reasons. My medicine fills the receptors in my brain and so I don't have cravings and have never relapsed. It is absolutely possible for you to get well and stay that way. God is, has been, and will be there there with you every step too, so lean on him and trust that there's a wonderful future for you ♡
@@redzgirl2476 Well said. Congratulations on getting 10 years clean. That's a huge accomplishment. 🙏
Thank you 🙏 @@unheardvoices_official
It’s a frightening prospect being clean when you’re locked into addiction, but if I can do it so can you!! There’s only one way to do it, and yes it’s unpleasant but it does pass, and you’ll be angry at yourself for not try to get clean sooner, I was, Heroin had 20 years out of me!! Now I’m coming up to 20 years clean! I have 3 great kids and a grandson, god bless you brother, good luck 👍
Chris man I was you … real talk for the better part of 15 years and come October I will FINALLY have 4 years sober … YOU CAN ALSO! That’s a fact! We do RECOVER it’s your choice… please 🙏🏻 keep pushing!
Congratulations on getting clean, bro. That's amazing. 🙏
@@unheardvoices_official 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 it took a very long time and a couple of bids before anything actually worked but now I am grateful everyday to wake up!
Stay strong young blood..
I'm from just 20 miles south of Baltimore city. What a world of difference from here to there.
Me too. I grew up in PG County.
God bless you and Josh i pray 🙏 he is able to get help... and do what you're doing... 🙏💜
I feel sorry for him 😔
You got this Chris!! Stop the rain
As a 30+ year addict of drugs and alcohol the only real help is Jesus. 4 years sober, healthy, healed and happy.
@@Truthseed313 🙏
Only for some people
Amen . Going on 2 years myself
@@saraknowles9757 That's what's up! Keep going. You got this. 💪
That sounds arrogant....I got clean because I wanted too....will power, Hail Me...Christianity has a long history of violence....my own experience with Christianity is always the same....