Homeless man talks openly about being addicted to heroin. We have an opioid crisis in America.
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2011
- This one hits close to home for me. I was Keith's age when I was homeless in Hollywood and I was addicted to drugs with no end in sight.
Keith is open about being addicted to heroin. When the market crashed Keith lost his job in the housing industry. He was addicted to painkillers and started to use heroin because it was cheaper.
Before you judge Keith you should know drugs like heroin and crack cocaine will completely take your life away. Alcohol can too, but drug addiction is much worse. Keith talks very candid about the grip of heroin on a life. It takes your life away.
Keith may sound like he enjoys street life, but really listen to what he is saying. He is not happy and wants to get out. Listen to his first wish. He just does not know how to stop heroin.
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This dude is homeless and addicted to heroin and still has a better positive mental attitude than I do.
I wouldnt call it a positive mental attitude when he said he like it too much and he aint ready to quit, and his life is in a pause and he can get all back quick easily, thats deceiving, thats what drugs makes u feel, Proof, he died around 7 years ago of Heroin overdose, FACTS
It's called hitting rock bottom once you get to that point, which I am. You realize the importance of life.
@@minoxidilexperiment769 wheres the proof he died
Two years ago I was struggling really bad financially after a long-term relationship breakup. I lost my apartment and had to give my dog up. I still love that dog and think about him. I completed my degree and work in law now and am much more financially stable. If possible, I would track down that dog and bring him back to me. 😢
Yep
smart guy, hasn't lost his mind yet. I hope he gets clean.
Jimmy J. Rustle calling a heroin addict a smart guy is a bit of an oxymoron, don’t you think?
@@energy_waves I don't think he has any wisdom to offer either lol
@@skatelife59 I don't think you got the context of what I was saying. He has intelligence, but he isn't wise.
David Razberry intelligence? He’s a heroine addict!
@@heatlifer3640 There is a difference between wisdom and intelligence. It's like you guys only read the last comment and nothing else.
He's such a nice dude. It's been 11 years, Keith. I hope you found the way. I hope you're doing good these days.
Exactly what I was thinking
I hope he is doing okay as well. Seems like a cool guy.
We all hope that but to be honest... he is probably worst or dead right now.
@@Psychedelic430 😢
@@Psychedelic430 Most people don't die from using herion, many get of opiates, or just live their whole life on them, the major killer is alcohol, if people get of opiates they normally switch to alcohol and that's what tends to kill people most, it's much worse for your health, but hey it's legal...
Broke my heart when he said he’d wish for his dog back. The most conscious addict I’ve ever seen communicate:( I hope he finds peace
Absolutely, what an intelligent fellow. If you ‘enjoy’ learning about people like Keith, read ‘One hit away: a memoir’. Such an eloquent and insightful read
Bro, you'd be amazed at how many addicts are just like him. When it comes to opiates, many of them are totally normal and good people that made a gigantic mistake.
High IQ - if it was legalised, he’d still have his job etc.
High functioning addicts exist more than you think.
@@HugoStiglitz88 if you have a bad childhood at the age where neurons are making pathways, you are prone to drug addiction.
Drugs normalise a person who suffers a lack of natural endorphins.
@@asdf2593 He failed himself
I don’t even do heroin and this video made me quit heroin.
Yea lol
This interview made me intrigued about heroin. I'd love to try it....as long as it isn't laced with that fentanyl or carfentanyl coming in from that shit hole China.
Greg Kinney ok buddy
Greg Kinney First off Fentanyl was made first in the U.S. And you know Heroin is just has bad right ? 😒
@@gregkinney2565 maybe just dont hey
The music that began as he was describing how "he lost his job, addicted to pain killers then heroin, lost the apartment, the girl, the dog" had the worst comedic timing.
*the best
@@FratAsh lol, it was the best! but i don't want to disrespect the man
I was gonna say the same thing. I had a sad and concerned face when I heard him talk and then the music came on and I was controlling my laughter even though no one is watching me. That was not good timing lol. I really really he hope he got his life together and his 3 wishes came true
Haha it sure did
it's the song: "Lowrider" so kinda on point.
"All my friends know the low rider
The low rider is a little higher
Low rider drives a little slower
Low rider is a real goer
Low rider knows every street, yeah
Low rider is the one to meet, yeah
Low rider don't use no gas now
Low rider don't drive too fast
Take a little trip, take a little trip
Take a little trip and see
Take a little trip, take a little trip
Take a little trip with me"
I'm currently 2 days sober, and very proud of myself.
It is a boulder up a mountain, but there is a day when you reach the other side and you know longer carry the weight around, and you will feel forever lighter. You can do it!
Keep going
You fucking got this❤❤❤
Every day counts . Every try counts . *Huggg*
You can do it 👌
I started doing drugs since my teenage, got addicted to heroin. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Heroin addiction actually destroyed my life. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 4 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Congrats! I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you. I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
See how he didn’t want a car or house just wants his pets back
@- Joshwa34 - he's not materialistic only thing that matters to him is life and connections to other living beings like his cat and dog.
Life give you companions
He is very sensible and intelligent. Yeah loads of people say he is dumb for beiing addicted. So many people considered smart can't even quit smoking. An addiction is strong
@@balderhuybreghs8827 that's what i'm saying dude. Look up the comments people call him dumb for beiing addicted and i just point out that so many smart people can't get off cigarettes to prove the point;)
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I'm 10 years clean this month from heroin. It was hard.
Ali Mohammed keep it up
@@rainergeis thanks bro. No going back to that shit.
Keep fighting brother
Good shit man. Keep your head up.
Like the guy in the video said, I wish I never knew what heroin feels like. Is that how you feel as well?
Don't let this video make you think it's as easy as he said 'I could quit, bla bla, but I don't want to yet'. That's a trap they all lead themselves into, an illusion of controlling the addiction without knowing that it actually controls you.
Precisely, its not that he 'doesn't want to', he just is way too addicted and his mind will never want to quit again. He's said he's already tried kicking the habit but its been too hard, he will never survive
What are you even talking about. The guy very clearly said "I wouldn't be able to quit right now because I just don't want to" and that is the Perfect way to describe addiction. People quit when they finally decide for themselves that they Want to quit. They have to want it. And this guy made it clear multiple times that he is not there yet and he doesn't Want to stop so he knows he couldn't if he tried. He'll only stop when things get so bad that stopping is what he truly wants. That is how addiction works and most addicts are very well aware of that.
@@bestieswithtesties I agree with JamesT but would add that most addicts are in denial that the drugs themselves are the root cause of all of their problems. This guy knows exactly what the root cause is and he knows he’s powerless to do anything about it because he’s just not ready. He’s insightful, but I fear he is nowhere near rock bottom. Change can only happen when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change. (Tony Robbins)
@@mariekelly8787 Are you saying drugs themselves are the root cause of most addict's problems? Or the opposite?
Sorry, I'm having a dumb moment...
@@mariekelly8787 Then they're pretty self-unaware if they think that's not rock bottom. Look at him. He's out on the street looking like a 2nd rate citizen, God knows where he spends his nights to sleep. This is rock bottom, the only reason he does not feel that way? Is because he's numb to it thanks to the heroin.
Wow found him on Facebook and he looks so healthy! What a great down to earth man! Addiction hits everywhere and I'm glad he made it out OK! I'm rooting for ya Keith!
What’s his Facebook???
@@footballbeast8197 go down to the comment, "11 years later hope he found his reason to stop" you'll find his name there. His mom is In the comments too so I was able to prove to comment was correct and the man looks very good. He's quite healthy to the point it doesn't even look like him but if you look at his facial features it's him.
🧢’n
The music in the background…
@@midwestchem368 just tell us his name if you know it lol
“Second wish would probably be to have my dog back”... I felt that one. Hope he makes it.
This was 9 years ago. I hope he made it.
Kevin Joe deadass? how do you know?
Many homeless people take drugs. They also have a much higher chance of being addicts. But also, being homeless is very hard, and very depressing. Why blame them for trying to blunt their pain? Why blame them for being in that situation at all? Maybe in a world where empty houses that are being held as an investment are lived in instead, or where we had decent mental health care, there wouldn't be homelessness at all? We can take a similar attitude towards a lot of drug use in fact. For example, the opioid crisis in the U.S., much of it is in midwestern states, where people are desperately poor, have no prospects, no support from the state, and honestly live in misery. No wonder they want to escape however they can. No wonder they take drugs. Might the need that people seem to have to get away from themselves and get away from the world be a problem not with how they choose to get away from the world but the world itself? Communism. You solve the problem with communism.
On the whole, I think drugs are neutral. They're not inherently good or bad. They're made good or bad by the contexts in which they're taken. The world is made up of material. You can't point to an atom and tell me where its ethical qualities are stored, all ethical norms are relational, which isn't necessarily the same as crude relativism. If you legalise drugs, drugs do less harm.
@canarsiemarsie You're wrong. Calling people names doesn't seem to help in this case.
canarsiemarsie except there is data to prove that the opposite, what this guy is talking, works much better than strict enforcement of addiction as a judicial issue. In all places it’s been decriminalized and harm reductions have been put in place including social programs and access to clean drugs even, drug rates have gone down, recidivism rates lower for crime, homelessness, and addiction, death rates and illness plummet, and the overall cost to taxpayers lowers as well. From every standpoint economic, moral, and logistic, it is the more sensible solution. But don’t take my word for it, look up the Vancouver heroin and safe injection site studies, Sweden’s penal system and record, Portugal and Uruguay’s full spectrum decriminalization and subsequent results, the comparison of dearth rates and addiction rates and poverty and all indicators of social problems state by state and country by country next to how harshly they penalize drug addiction. You might think you have the answer, but you don’t.
When “Low Rider” plays while describing the most depressing parts of your life
Right on
That ws glorious
Just makes me think of slappy's, if you know you know
Hahaha I was looking for someone to comment this I knew it couldn't just be me
@@dymmalowitz5465 Is a little higher 🎶
For someone who lives on the streets - he's calm, well spoken and intelligent. Hope you find some peace Keith.
I got sober two years ago after first watching this video and then finding out that he was sober and doing good. He reminded me so much of me and my situation at the time and if he could do it I figured I could. Thanks Keith
For someone addicted to heroin he seemed extremely down to Earth and self aware.
my brother was a heroin addict and i had no clue until like 2 weeks ago, they're pretty good at hiding it
Addicts are human beings too. We all are the same, there's good and bad, smart and dumb. Never judge someone, it's unbecoming.
@@gurtlord exactly
@@gurtlord amen
@@gurtlord You’re right. I guess it’s all the Hollywood films and unfortunate stigmas on the people who are addicted to drugs. I wasn’t trying to be negative with the comment, it’s just that most people (if there anything like me) aren’t properly educated on this topic. I think this is the whole reason why this video exist, and it’s great that people like me are understanding the truth.
RUclips algorithm is getting us all prepared to be homeless
What if they are programming our minds
true
@@alxnd_r6345 yeah the globalist cabal of the west though, the ones in the eastern world are preparing to get their people out of villages and horrible conditions. but in real truth having humility for your fellow human being is good.
@@LukeTEvans "eastern world". Not for long i'm afraid they are building a one world government currently. All for a one world currency. #StayWoke
Hahaha! Seriously!!
A powerful reminder that everyone addicted to drugs is an entirely viable and precious life, and its sad so many people see addicts as demons instead of humans. I hope Keith is doing better now.
People who see demons are the demon on this *** planet
I hope he’s alright nowadays. Rooting for the Keith’s of the world
He's clean and sell now
This guy looks like he should be in a movie for some reason
Well he kinda looks like keanu reeves
He looks like homeless Matthew McConaughey
Hackerman bois.
Well, there is a film called "A street cat named Bob". It's the story of guy addicted to heroin that managed to get clean thanks to his cat.
The main character kinda looks like him in my opinion.
He looks like a homeless Kip Dynamite
The fact he’s homeless and still feels humbled and blessed that he eats better than a lot of other people in the world. God bless this man.
He died years ago, but his message has been been heard by millions for years. That's something not even most people will ever accomplish.
@@longking2063 Heroin overdose. I believe it was 7 years ago or so. His obituary is somewhere if you can find his last name. I can't remember what it was, it's been a long time.
Very true
He could also be saying those things to justify his lifestyle (which killed him in the end).
Exactly see this man realizes he has a better hand at life even if he's homeless cause he's in america and all these people think they got it hard in america and there oppressed and don't have privlage you have privilege if you live in america you have more privileges than the rest of the world "the hood" ain't shit thats a nice place to live to people that aren't from america
The man wished he could forget what it feels like to be on heroin, and for his dog and his cat back. Great character man
I noticed he wanted his dog and cat back, but not his American girl friend. This seems to be a rather common choice. 🙂
He's basically admitting that he's content to live on the street and be addicted to heroin. I can't fathom how powerful of a drug this must be.
Yeah it's one of the most pleasurable things you can experience, don't try it, because most people end up chasing it everyday and losing everything.
Heroin gives you a feeling of pleasure and happiness that is almost impossible to achieve through natural means. So yeah, it’s kinda easy to love that feeling.
@odo I mean there are some situations.
@@Frank75288 lol
It makes life simple. Wake up, get heroin, take heroin, sleep. Repeat.
From the glasses to the hair style and coat. This dude came out a time machine from the 80s.
Mr hackerman
I thought it was weird Al Yankovic
Don't forget the Stache!
Haha yeah, hackerman from kung fury
Oooooooh that’s why he said he knows when he wants to quit and he can get a life back easily. He’s a time traveler going through a rough time he put it all on pause
I'm glad he wasn't afraid to share his story this would help so many people
I like this dude he straight up about his situation, he doesn't make excuses for it and blames himself completely. Respect
Lost his job, his house, his girl... all he wishes back are his dog and cat. Take notes, people.
That’s because his pets don’t understand what a heroin addiction is
@Hairy Chinese Kid Yeah, it's a real shitty thing for his partner to leave him because he was completely addicted to heroin. Real shitty person. Is that really what you think?
He said it, he likes doin heroin daily, dosen't mind living on the streets. Poor guy, I know some like him (really smart people), eventually lose their mind, start talking nonsense. Alcohol, pills, shots, whores, even weed.. everything leads the same way. Is heroin really impossible to quit?
@Hairy Chinese Kid dont give the drug dealer the fault he needs to make money too.
There’s other ways to make money like get a job like the rest of society....
I like this guy, he's honest, takes full accountability for his actions and doesn't take things for granted.
if he were all this he would not be into stupid drugs
@@geminianomultitopicos7925 drugs are alot more complex than just being into drugs your not willingly doing it your hooked you cannot stop, there is alot of ways to get addicted like I said it's complicated.
@@geminianomultitopicos7925 That's very ignorant. There are so many reasons why people become addicited. Almost all homeless people and addicts have mental health problems that were never properly treated. We are all only a few steps away from homelessness, so ditch the judgemental attitude
@@willreid381 ok, I agree, but if they have mental health they are not all that from the original post which was the point
@@geminianomultitopicos7925 Honesty, accountability and not taking things for granted are not linked to drug abuse or addiction. In other words, many people are liars, blame others and take things for granted, and at the same time, are not substance abuser.
It's been 11 years already! I hope he has come clean and managed his life. Seemed to be a genuine person.
Two honest men. Damn I wish we saw more of this type of stuff on mainstream media.
This homeless heroin-addict is a million times more lucid and well spoken than most people on earth, hope he's doing well his mind and reasoning still seem intact
heroin isnt too bad for sanity. its mostly crack, meth, and having mental health issues that causes the tweak behavior.
Yes, he is well spoken despite being a homeless addict who is addicted.
Most people on earth don't speak at LEAST this well? What people do you hang around?
@@Sorrowdusk I know tons of non-addicted people that seems less lucid than him.
He got his fix. Without it it's hell for some months, that's when people appear to "lose" their minds
Guy: explains his sad story of loss and addiction
Background: *GEORGE LOPEZ THEME*
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Lmfao
This was the comment I was looking for
It reminded me a bit of one of those old gta games for some reason.
If I spoke to a homeless guy with this much honesty and rationality, I'd give him a few bucks in my pocket. He doesn't lie and beg - he's going through a crisis and needs a pause. Been there, done that, and I wish him the best.
This guy's positive outlook on life is contagious and inspirational. He quite literally is in the worst situation imaginable, a drug addict homeless on the streets, and still manages to see the good in his situation. If this guy can do this and not be complaining, I shouldn't be complaining about anything at all.
Yeah 😢
You know there’s a problem when heroin is cheaper than legal painkillers
US medicine is only for priviledged few... totally broken system
Heroin is cheaper then a pack of Marlboro Lights.
@@AmericanSCPO yeah the taxes on tobacco is too high.
@@KAIKIN true and I definitely want to quit that habit.
@@AmericanSCPO try vaping. I used to smoke half a pack per day wasting my money buying cancer from the government basically. Then I fall in love with my vape. Period.
He looks like a 90's computer expert named Brandon who drives a 80's era civic, chain smokes Marlboros, and goes to raves. Point is I would totally have a beer with the guy.
Just stick to the beers then......dont start taking heroin with Brandon.
OMG! One of the best comments on RUclips I've ever seen hahahah
Anonymous Blank 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
A lot of times heroin addicts can put up a facade like this of having their shit semi-together or being cogent/engaging, and then you actually start hanging out with them and the catastrophe really sinks in. Sadly, if you hung out with this dude when the video was shot, you'd probably quickly want to get away from him. That's if he isn't guilt tripping you for money, or doing things like make you drive him around while he boosts from stores and makes you serve as his getaway driver, or makes you randomly drive you out to some suburban movie theater parking lot where he meets one of his junky friends and they fucking shoot up in the car within full view of a busy intersection. Guess if I've been close friends with junkies.
Would you drink a beer with me
it's now been 12 years. i just hope he's still ok and maybe got his life back. seems like a nice dude, hope the very best for him. thanks for doing these type of videos. thank you.
He’s so intelligent and kind. I hope he found himself again
The man is very honest about his addiction. That’s a step most addicts never even reach. There is hope.
I was this guy.
6 years ago.
Life is good.
@@bipolatelly9806 right on man. Glad you overcame this. Never got this this point but got pretty close.. lost many friends to the dope on philly. There’s so much hope after addiction but it’s so hard to see that when you are in the clutches.
No there is no hope for this guy you can tell he is a lost cause
@@surviver5738 Hear hear brother, 2 months sober now from amphs. I was like an actor, hiding my addiction from everybody and pretending to be sober but I still don't get it how I managed to play myself like I did. I used to think I had to get my life together and then I would be ready to get sober but man, I got it all backwards right from the start. Looking back it was no surprise I never managed to get sober with that attitude and the fact that I thought I'd have to do it myself since it was me who got into to that downward spiral. I'm so fucking happy I finally scraped up the courage to tell the truth to my closest friends and kick the habit. Hope you are doing well too!
@@redplanet2720 because you dont personally know a heroine addict that why
He doesnt wish for the girl back, he wishes for his dog back
Respect
Man ain't a simp
Man I got my heart broken years ago, and I lost my dog last year. I would wish that dog back instead every single time. I respected when he said that. Not asking for any pity but the love a dog can give you is unconditional and simple. It's a beautiful thing
Yes dogs are way more loyal so...
that's not a good thing... you should care for you daughters
Real love man
Man, my heart goes out to those who are addicted. It's unrealistic and corny as hell, but I just wish everyone could be happy and healthy.
This guy definitely seems like he's intelligent and realizes his own limitations, and I hope all these years later he's in a much better spot.
I've never been addicted to any substance, and I know it doesn't mean much from a stranger, but if you suffer from addiction, keep up the good fight. You'll get through. Just take it one day at a time.
They do it to themselves, just like this bum
Great interview. I appreciate his candor.
I've heard people explain what heroine feels like. They say it's like you have been deathly ill your whole life, and you just found the cure. That stuff is absolutely terrifying.
Can’t imagine those demons tbh
Wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy! I’ve been clean for 3 years, next week! And super proud. Like he said, he’s has to be able to hate the life enough to quit! That’s how I was, hated it so much, that I don’t ever wanna go back.
I had someone explain it to me a way that really made sense why people would use it and get addicted, he said imagine being cold, shivering, and then pouring warm honey over you starting at your head, feeling it slowly move down your body making you feel warm and good
@@sarinnaneumann8182 Unfortunately that is the truth, it feels like you are wrapped in a warm blanket, and that you are back in the womb; nothing at all can go wrong and all of your worries are gone. I could go on forever but its late where I am, everything the guy said in the video is true.
I'm now 31 days sober after (thankfully) only a year on it, living hell day in day out, absolute hell on earth. I am NEVER going back to that sort of existence. Since I've been sober I've met so many new friends, got a job, made a band, been going out doing normal things and just got a girlfriend also! :D
@@harveycameroncovers makes me understand why people would use it and get so easily addicted. Congrats on 31 days sober! Keep it up. Not everyone can say they’ve accomplished that 🎉
RUclips algorithm: do you wanna watch a homeless dude talk about heroin 9 years ago? Me: yes please
🤣😂 algo are crazy it’s random topics 🤣😂 but I like it
hahahahaha
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Wonder how he's doing now.
yeah wtf this just popped into my feed too. Kinda weird
this is the most self-aware person ive ever seen. hope he is doing ok.
Good on him for accepting where he is at, not lying to himself about his addiction and goals. Sometimes in life, there are periods where you need to put your life on pause and just give in to what you want to do. Heroin is a big life-stealer, but he is at peace with it. Good on the interviewer as well for genuinely conversing and guiding the conversation to be completely comfortable and candid. My best wishes to Keith.
he talks about quitting like hes procrasting homework
You can quit anytime, as long as it's tomorrow
Well it’s not that easy. It is heroin afterall
That's addiction for you
Procrastinating fix ur comment g before people clown you for it. I'll delete my comment when u fix it
@@DRMIN3R This is a guy that understands a second chance.
Most clear thinking drug addict I’ve ever heard speak.
Nate Jones it’s not like meth
@@brittanymorgan8810 Facts. One of the reasons it's so addictive is that you can do normal everyday activities while on Heroin. This leads to you thinking it's okay and after a certain point addiction has it's claws sunk too deep into you to back out.
There’s a lot of addicts you probably encounter daily and you wouldn’t even know it.
Opiates don't stop you from thinking clearly, they just give you a feeling of inner peace and happiness
@@Nathan-sw8kb They are the ultimate shortcut to happiness. Why bother with sex, money, girlfriends, love, buying shit if those things don't even nearly make you good enough as opiates can.
I TRULY hope this guy makes it through. He still has a positive mindset and he is trying to avoid blaming or shaming anyone else. That takes courage when you are in his position
I wish the best for any addict. It's hell on Earth. I appreciate both the interviewer and interviewee.
Jesus, I want to help this man. So honest, and so relatable.
The lack of editing in this video is phenomenal. Honestly, an uncut, to-the-point conversation is hard to come by.
So you like uncut ? Bahahahaha
Jeffrey Jewell hahahaha so funny omg
Jeffrey Jewell all natural.
Lazio check my interviews out. I do it with famous martial artist.
The moral of the story is:
Don’t try addictive drugs. It’s better to not know what you’re missing.
Thought about starting something but this comment gave me hope.
Anything can get you addicted...more important ist the reason you want to do it. If you're feeling bad, if you have serious problems, don't try to escape. Get help.
Beautifully said!!!!!!!!!!!
Wrong. Moral of the story is, if you cannot function as an addict, quit being an addict. Otherwise enjoy your shitty life.
Sarah Buckland
“Quit being an addict“ - could you explain?
Wow. Smart guy. Hope he can recover. Was great to hear his honesty
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the moment when a heroin addict homless guy seems to be more sane than you are
@Tekboy 808 when you say people it must be who you know....because everyone has it tough whether it's mentally or physically...and some people are arrogant and I do agree that hard times humble people and that can sometimes come from more of a life situation and not just about not being lazy
Tekboy 808 I can tell you that it’s true. I don’t know what else to do either, I was so sheltered that I haven’t had hard times.
I also don’t know what you offer as a solution to this, as asking for hardships is stupid.
@@_Rennxo humility doesn't only come from hardship..Try altruism, go out and help some addicts or speak to them
animus well he did get 10 hours sleep last night.
Camera quality is insane for almost 10 years ago. Feels like he recorded this yesterday.
oh shit, didn't even notice how old this is
Just because phone cameras were crappy back then, doesn't mean all cameras were.
@@Gallia91 I never said they were. Look at most big RUclipsrs video quality back in 2011 and compare it to this.
The magic of hollywood
he didnt use a phone he used a proper camera
the shining was filmed in 1979-80 look at that quality
totally broke down in tears when he mentioned his dog and cat.... what an amazing person...
thank you. That was very educating to say at least. Keith had still his pride and self respect.
"then i got addicted to heroin."
*george lopez music fades in*
Wtf is George Lopez music ?
It's War- Low Rider you uncultured swine
I think of it as the cheech and Chong music tbh
@@mussed8016 Yeah but it's more widely known as the george lopez song
i bursted laughing when i heard that shit
Notice, he didn't wish for his girlfriend back.
And a cat even
he probably assumed he didnt have to waste a wish to get her back
She left him cus he was addicted to drugs
Adams Wong you would stay with a heroin addict?
No one wants that skank back
I kept thinking when I was listening to this man, that days become weeks, weeks become months, months become years and years become decades and I am sad of this man and sad of myself.
Such a good interview. Just a real story.
I hope he's doing okay. I admire his self awarness.
Same. He's clearly a good man.
Yea man, if such a man like this who had a good life can get addicted basically anyone can
Right
Awareness*
@Heinz K. Did you not watch the entire thing ?
“0:50 When the pain killers became too expensive I switched to heroin”
Welcome to America 😕
WHAT KIND OF RETARDED LOGIC IS THAT????????
@@markorendas1790 It's just the mental pain you get when you're sober so you want to feel something in your head that makes you block those Thoughts. So after a time you need something stronger because you got used to it and doesn't really do much too. If he used weed or something less strong, it would be only a gateaway drug because it's not that strong. But when you use Heroin it's all you need. That's the logic.
@@eaeaeaeaeaeae4907 and america has to be making money off the drug trafficing. If i wanted to i could easily get heroin from 3 different people and i honestly dont touch it anymore havent for awhile. Its everywhere and i hate it so much that the US doesnt do much about it besides take people to jail really.
Mark Orendas they form the same physical opiate dependence in your brain. it’s actually pretty logical, unfortunately
Yep because there isn't a worlwide epidemic or anything
Nope not at all
Totally secluded to America, 100%
Man I hope this guy got back on track, highly intelligent man with so much potential.
This is probably the most touching video I've ever seen
The self awareness I personally think is so amazing. A lot of addicts I've been around are so unaware of reality.
While he is self aware, I might have to agree with the reply above me that he seems to be in denial. This guy feels like he just doesn't want to quit heroin because it still feels good. But of course it feels good, that's the point of the drug, and these are among the signs of addiction. And when he starts to feel the effect of the drug grow weaker and weaker, he will take more and more of it. At that time - when his sanity will be fully taken away by the drug, it will be much harder to quit.
You don't quit when it starts to become a burden. You quit while you can.
I hear you. As someone who works in helping with people who are challenged with addiction we are shifting the language from "a addict" to "a person challenged with addiction." Using the term "addict" is a label and an identity. We are hoping to bring awareness to identify someone as a "person who..."
@@acceptanceheals No, im an addict.
@@dickmullen3750 feel free to own whatever label you have for yourself. I'm referring to having compassion for the words we choose to define others
@@acceptanceheals Being an addict is not an insult in my world, its what made me the person I am today; shame is a huge trigger for relapse. Calling an addict a junkie is a total different story, thats a huge insult for us.
“I could stop any time, I just don’t want to.”
Yes that’s what addiction is. I hope he’s okay.
CTHD no he said he could get of the street easily but he cant because of his addiction
not everyone is like that. some people just enjoy getting high. i dont know.
CTHD hes alright! but hes still homeless i just seen him in my town INSANE! if i see him again im goingg to talk to him and help him
@@joescaletta4913 film it for proof and tell him on cam that people wish him well and hope he is okay. maybe even wanna crowdfund on the term he gets clean from at least opioids
Niko oh man sorry dude turns out the homeless guy i seen that looked litteraly exactly like this guy wasnt him but i swear to god tho he had the same green jacket, glasses, hairstyle he even walked the same like this guy the same height and backpack And everything! i ended up spotting him for a second time by a shopping center near my house pulled up next to him in my car and asked him if he was keith and he said no why. i showed him this video and said theres this homeless man that looks exactly like you who struggled with herion.. and the homeless guy said “holy shit that does look like me. it was crazy i was shocked because i really thought it was him
He needs to be on a podcast. I'd listen to his story all day.
This looked bad 12 years ago, but it's so much worse today. The drugs are worse, the streets are worse, and the people are way more hostile. This dude looks healthy compared to the addicts you see on the streets today.
"I was addicted to painkillers, and when the painkillers got too expensive I switched to heroin, and it all went down from there" *lowrider plays in the distance*
That shit is funny as fuck
sam Afghanistan war we mostly fought for oil and poppy plant m.ruclips.net/video/qW2YWqVpT4E/видео.html
In which the government sells the poppy/heroin to medical company’s and then they refine it into pain killers or other pills that are highly addictive and can make people go to the streets and buy it illegally and are hooked. Then they get arrested and have a criminal record and paying for fines.
😭😭😭
sam I swear I geeked lmaooo
It’s a Mexican passing by laughing at this lazy bumb
The irony is this guy is head and shoulders above most people. He can read his own mind, which sets him apart from 99% of humanity.
Are you on heroin ?
Hes literally on heroin
@@AlburpCatstein No, it's more of a "I know I am addicted to heroin and that's the only thing that is stopping me from getting back to usual life working from 8 till 17, taking care of house and family while working a job that most people actually don't like but tie themselves with a financial burden while trying to catch up with the world." self-aware.
@@AlburpCatstein It's not really intelligent when you realise that addiction is bringing you down, but most people don't even see it that way. It's also not justifying since he will never ne ready to quit because it's a heroin and nobody is ever ready. The thing is he understands that he has a problem which got him there and that's the self-aware part. Has nothing to do with USA.
@@Mephisto_sixsixsix Being aware that you have a problem isn't that hard, a lot of people do in these situations, doing something about it is the hard part that most people fail at
A lot of addicts think that admitting it is half the battle and say "I'm going to quit when I'm ready" or "I just don't want to" but they're just lying to themselves thinking that something it'll be easier as some point but it won't if anything it will get harder and harder, admitting you have a problem is nice but if you don't do shit about it it doesn't matter
@@Mephisto_sixsixsix Yes it does
My dad had the exact same mentality, "I can get it all back, I can kick it any time- just not ready yet." Twenty years later, still nothing- so an ischemic stroke decides to kick it for him. Goodbye half of your body. The point is, you'll NEVER be "ready to kick it". Just do it, do anything and everything: go cold or taper off, DIY or get help, and don't give up till you're quit... but that's just the first step. The next is you staying off every hour, every day. Fall down, get back up. That's the journey, just like everything else.
Broke my heart hearing him talk about his dog 😢
"I probably live and eat better than 95% of the world's population". This is what I call being thankful for what you have instead of resentful for the things you don't have. Such a great dude.
its sadly also his way to rationalise his addiction. He is feeling just fine as a homeless guy so why change?
@Big Reiner Ok 75%
I mean it's very grateful and humble but also shows - and I don't mean that by any means in a rude way - that Americans, and especially Californians often think that they have it very much better than the rest of the world. While that was for sure true in the 1960s and the following years, nowdays, honestly, I'm very sure 80% of the world population eats and lives better than a homeless man in California.
Source? I've visited maybe 20, 25 countries in my life and honestly, the poverty I saw in some parts of LA was easily worse than what I've seen in large parts of Asia or Eastern Europe these days.
@@evobe unless you live in hotspots of famine you might not, you know the diet of macdonalds.
@@Me2goTi True, he's just saying that as a coping mechanism which is fine. Not sure why people take it literally.
"When the painkillers got too expensive, I switched to heroin" ... America, WTF?! ...
same thoughts. how the fuck do they access that shit cheaper than meds?? god that system is fucked
@@szattila0609 because the point of the meds isn't to be addicted and keep buying them that often 😀
@@sadieb27 Yep, the point of the med is to make money in the system, and by the rules of the system.
No insurance? Well... f you then...
@Polly Smith it is actually exactly the point of the meds. The Companies that make painkillers want them to be addicting so they can sell more so they can get Even richer than they already are
America's healthcare system explained in a sentence.
I keep coming back to this video every year. I still can't get how someone so coherent and smart can be homeless
Drug addiction can ruin any person
Amazing subscription I added, this video and this channel is GOLDEN
"my life is on pause" "I know when i'll wanna quit" "I can get everything back easy". This guy is smart and I feel for him, but he is in a state of denial if he believes this is temporary.
It's not denial, it's confidence and self control, you can clearly see he didn't lost his mind yet so.. He's totaly right,i was there saying the same thing when is was high as fuck on amphetamines years ago, and here i am sober.
It is temporary I smoked crack and did heroin, was careful not to ever shoot the latter, because I'm aware of my personality, and therefore my susceptibility to it. He's not ready to quit, I was not ready to shoot. Now I'm clean and it's a non issue. It's all about the mindset.
@@yanthetrooper67 i guess we all have different experiences but thats very impressive and you should be proud of yourself
So so true.
@@yanthetrooper67 - meth and heroin are not the same thing. Meth at least has some adaptive effects for coping with life; heroin is just practice for dying.
I'm still shocked at the high % of heroin addicts in America who started off on painkillers prescribed by a doctor!!
I'm not.. seeing the correlations between Big Pharma and the conflicts of interest In Afghanistan to control the poppy fields.. been happening for years
@@AntonioLopez-ks5qb based
@@AntonioLopez-ks5qb Chad
Pretty sure the pharmaceutical industry was busted for deliberately paying doctors to over-prescribe painkillers. The pharmaceutical industry is responsible for this crisis, and there’s almost nothing we can do about it unless everyone unanimously protested or fought back against said industry.
Doctors used to love to prescribe em but they sure don’t like to taper em. They lose money.
this video was really eye opening. I wish him well.
I love that this guy's so sincere
I'm a year sober today off Heroin. I hope this guy got help.
Mourning Star not funny
You are so amazing ❤
@Mourning Star nice man, what about that time three weeks ago though?
Nice work Evan. That crap took my cousin. Dude could've had anything he wanted. He chose heroin. A damn shame. Hope you're doing good.
Well done mate, keep going, all the best from Watford UK.
He’s extremely good at communication, and is clearly very smart.
So if you're good at communicating, you're very smart? That's all that it takes for you?
@@artdemjaha I guess what I meant was that his manner of speech was extremely collected, and it seemed like he put thought behind his every word. The way he spoke about his past and present was really matter-of-fact, and yeah you gotta be smart to have that deep of an understanding of communication. Just look at his mannerisms, and how he pauses to think before responses.
The way he talked about his life being "on pause" at the moment because he still can't break a destructive habit - I still think about that shit almost every day when I'm having shit days and I feel like MY life is on pause. He's got a really clever way of relaying information, and you have to be smart to do that!
There’s a good chance that he’s too smart for his own good. Smart people have exceptional talent when it comes to rationalising things.
Mix that ability with confirmation bias and you have a recipe for disaster. They become out of touch with reality because they’re too mental and often deny their intuitions or emotions through wilful ignorance and rationalisation.
@@TAA1189 please explain more or link something I think I may have been dealing with this my entire life, I’m only 18
@@TAA1189 aye that’s my brother right now smart as hell but chose to be shut in and tries to rationalize it, thank god he isn’t a druggie at least.
This guy knows what he's talking about. Change always comes from the inside and no matter how much other people scream at you "heroin is bad, you should quit!" you won't change your mind until it's your mind that's ready for the change.
He looks and sounds so much like a friend of mine who died nearly 3 years ago (we met in rehab) - his story was a lot more extreme than mine - him living homeless in 3 different countries and addicted to meth and heroin at several points.
I decided to stand with him during his final months when he had gotten so overly institutionalized that some of his family members wouldnt even talk to him. After he died I read so many ugly messages on his social media. I'm glad I was there for him at the end.
I love how "Lowrider" just randomly starts to play
A moment of perfection
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The George Lopez World Tour must've been in town.
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Guy: talking about heroin addiction
Random car: L O W R I D E R
😂😂😂😂
Lol how ironic
they were bumping hahahaha.
It was perfect!
😂😂
Extremely self-reflected guy. Very rare.
Loved the „i still like it too much“ sentence lol. Very honest.
Him: *telling sad story*
Background: **All my friends drive a low rider**
BRUH
Funny
*friends
@@K31R616 oh shi il fix it
Haha alright alright alright
I like his honesty... he is not blaming anyone else, he just admits that he likes heroin too much. But I do hope he has been able to find a way out of it by now.
Hes kind of blaming the law for the legality of heroine.
@@shr00mhead eh
@@shr00mhead It's kinda true though. If methadone is legal for rehab there is no reason heroin shouldn't be. However the legality of heroin likely didn't affect whether he actually became homeless, just his ability to get off the streets.
edit: wanted to say that it's obvious that the reason methadone is legal and heroin isn't is because you can't profit off of addicts as much if you just used heroin for rehab. spineless rat pharma companies.
I read in the comments he died a long time ago.
@@mikemccabe1594 whaat
Hope this man has found his way it’s been 11 years we need people like Keith around times like these
11 years later and everyone is wearing these glasses. What an inspiration!
I like how blunt he is. He's so honest with himself which is admirable
Help great in business career
Its sad because he has become complacent with his awful life.
Haha how "blunt" he is
excellent interview.....wonder how that mean is doing today......9 years later
He’s dead. He overdosed on heroin. What’s admirable about that?
This man actually turned his life around a few months ago. Works at a coffee shop down fairfax
SmilieTheSneakerHead x hi, is there any way I can speak to you about this gentleman? Do you know him? Do you happen to know his last name? I have a reason for asking. Obviously, I think I recognize him. And if it is the person I believe him to be I have been looking for him for many years. He was a very dear friend. I will check my messages on here just Incase. Thank you so much for any help you could offer. I promise I mean no harm to you or him. Only love. Thank you. 😊
im waiting for info!
Interested aswell how he is doing
yup he served me today ❤
yeah proof is much better than anonymous morons making baseless claims ..
This man has a really positive outlook for his position i hope hes better off now.
that was really well spoken . hope he is having a good life now . addiction sucks it slowly takes your life and the person is already incapacitated it's really hard to fight , basically your whole life slips away while you futilely resist urge's
This guy is sooo self aware and strangely optimistic. What a strong spirit with this guy despite his circumstance. Any update on him???
He reminds me of my best friend just days before he OD'd and died. I've come to see this sort of lucidity and positivity as a humongous red flag
chemi fermi it’s sad that worrying about another person has become this hard
@@shahabsamkan4027 what a typical douche bag Chad response.
@@yasutalks she wouldn't even spit on him in real life if she saw him on the street but on social media she's mother Teresa
@@_BELMONT_ hey I'm just telling the truth. You know it's true. You know people,especially women, only care about themselves, why deceive yourself then?