INTERVIEW WITH KRISTEN H. who is homeless in kensington

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
  • I sat down to talk with Kristen about her struggles with addiction while being homeless. Its another sad story to listen to . Shes another one dealing with an open wound thats keeping her from rehab.

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  • @rocketaroo
    @rocketaroo Год назад +17

    The scum making those drugs......no punishment is enough. Addicts can't get help because of the rubbish they put in it.

  • @lindalott8927
    @lindalott8927 Год назад +33

    So sad,I don't know why they can't get a treatment plan together to help them. Clearly with the situation in which these chemicals are killing people you would think the medical treatments would change to accommodate the problem. Such a shame that people are suffering and can't get the proper treatment. 💔 praying for all..thank you for all you do, blessings.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +11

      Thank you very much. This is the most frustrating part is people want to get clean they are just sacred

    • @MSL72
      @MSL72 Год назад +1

      This!!!!!!!

    • @jonhutchinson2902
      @jonhutchinson2902 Год назад +4

      I totally understand why thry wont give them medical treatment for a drug induced wound when she is still using drugs. She wilk just get another one , why would they give her a skin graft if she is still putting needles into it. Makes sense to me. She is teying to help herself. No one is responsible for helping you if you wont help yourself. Not even healthcare.

    • @internetcensure5849
      @internetcensure5849 Год назад

      Democracy in action

    • @internetcensure5849
      @internetcensure5849 Год назад

      @@jonhutchinson2902 pretty perverse logic

  • @klwthe3rd
    @klwthe3rd Год назад +6

    This video got me into tears. When he started to break down and Jeff was nice enough to have tissues ready to go really hit my heart. It's videos like this that make all of us realize how compassionate Jeff really is to all these addict. I'm definitely not a Jeff fan boy but i can't say enough wonderful things about this man. I strongly believe that it takes one addict to help enough.

  • @alanspeake8905
    @alanspeake8905 Год назад +25

    Jeff you are doing better and better each episode,keep on man

  • @nickieckford4520
    @nickieckford4520 Год назад +20

    Jeff, I love the compassion you show, I know you have been have been there so you know the pain so you feel their pain ❤ thank you for another great interview….. it always blows my mind how people got so far down the rabbit hole but the over prescribing of pain meds has done soooooo much damage in US, just ruined lives 😢 just heartbreaking xxxxx we are lucky in Australia, I am sure it’s here too but doesn’t seem to be on the scale - certainly not fentanyl and “trank” 😭

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +7

      Thank you so much!! From what i hear Australia is mosty meth. You guys are lucky.

    • @davidwayne4435
      @davidwayne4435 Год назад +1

      thats because we are the world's sole superpower & the chinese intentionally bring this stuff in to our coutry through the cartel to weaken us. crazy!

    • @zhaviyah84
      @zhaviyah84 9 месяцев назад

      @@Jeffshighonlifelucky? Nope. In my state half the addicts dropped in 2020ish because they added fent without telling them.
      No bag is the same. Meth causes them to go insane. It causes the same abscesses and skin issues. If it was dope mostly it would so much better. Meth is evil. It eats you within months. Makes you insane and changes you forever mentally. Crime is insane because of it. Lucky. No.

  • @marylewis4257
    @marylewis4257 Год назад +10

    Great interview. Your reply about the solution is right in front of her but a million miles away is spot on.
    Hoping Kristen can break free of her addiction and get all the help that is needed to be free . Addiction is so powerful both mentally & physically.
    Sending prayers & love to her.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +1

      Thank you. Let’s hope she gives sobriety a chance

    • @hesedken
      @hesedken Год назад

      See the video, "Why can't an addict just stop using?" by Cornerstone of Recovery

  • @nara808
    @nara808 Год назад +4

    These videos are all we need to see to prove that the best option to help these addicts would be access to a safe supply.

  • @michele21auntiem
    @michele21auntiem Год назад +7

    There is NO continuity of care! A person needs to be able to walk in get wound care and start detox from same place. Stop FOR profit health care.
    Prayers for her and her family. 😪😪😪
    God bless her. 🙏🙏🙏💚💜💚

  • @queenj4445
    @queenj4445 Год назад +8

    Get clean & we’ll save your limb?!!? Sickening. These folks need help and the folks that SHOULD be helping them treat them like scumbags. It’s sickening

  • @Holly-ro3yq
    @Holly-ro3yq Год назад +8

    Jeff I really like the way you interview. You have a conversation with them. It flows easy. You make them feel very comfortable. It is different than how others approach it. ❤🙏

  • @marcswepson
    @marcswepson Год назад +14

    Jeff. Best interview yet. I pray this young lady gets the services she needs 🙏🙏

  • @Holly-ro3yq
    @Holly-ro3yq Год назад +4

    The ER's are horrible anymore. The last two times I waited over 10 hrs before a Dr came in. I wasn't even there because of drugs. It's really sad.

  • @GiGiCherry877
    @GiGiCherry877 Год назад +6

    Oh Kristen I know how discouraged you’re feeling 😢 I’m so sorry sweetheart ….. Jeff good job and thank you for letting her vent!! Hugs 🤗 and love 💜🙏

  • @michelesmith6734
    @michelesmith6734 Год назад +5

    Jeff I have only just started to watch your videos. You are so good with your knowledge and most of all your empathy and caring. Well done you have me as a fan and I thank you for your realism and honesty 🙂

  • @stovepipe1015
    @stovepipe1015 Год назад +6

    Simple solution...Suboxone or Methadone..Case Closed.

    • @Missing-Exploited.
      @Missing-Exploited. Год назад +2

      Suboxone saved my life - still on it currently and I will have 3 years clean on July 23 2023!

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      That’s awesome!!

  • @stephenharvey7868
    @stephenharvey7868 Год назад +6

    H Jeff Steve from England
    Watching poor Kristen could lose her arm. In England we have national health service where help and serge is free. Like Kristen says if she had health insurance they would be over her like a rash. What a lovely lady just like Jessica. Jeff another good interview.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +1

      Thanks Steve! Ive been screaming about Universal Healthcare for years. But they just call me a communist..smh

  • @jessicaholden7216
    @jessicaholden7216 Год назад +8

    So all these people are going to die. This is a public health issue and crisis.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +6

      Almost everyone that I interviewed will be dead within the next 2 years. In my opinion this is the biggest public health crisis in America by far

    • @FloridaMan7337
      @FloridaMan7337 Год назад

      It's a trap set by the controllers to kill off the weak who aren't aware of what this world is. We're in a soul lure system where only the strong survive and they have many honey pots for us to fall into them and suffer. It's quite brilliant once you figure it all out.

  • @michaeldavid8690
    @michaeldavid8690 Год назад +2

    I'm a 63 year old male who started going to Kensington in the early 90s and lots of clean time in between but an injury caused me to self medicate for years and I started seeing the slow switch from heroin the fentanyl and then around 2018 I started noticing the tranc. So I had my hip replaced in 2019 and I've been living in Sedona Arizona since February 2019. I still keep track of what's going on in Kensington through all these videos and I definitely see how the Glory Days of heroin. Never would have seen this coming. I hope the medical profession figures out what to do as far as detoxing all these people. What a sad State of affairs.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      I’m glad you got away room Kensington. It blows my mind watching wars happening with the fentanyl and tranq

  • @tracey4528
    @tracey4528 Год назад +7

    Sadly she had to get clean to get the graft and remain clean as that’s the first thing that will die if she shoot’s and the graft is not healed.
    She is lucky she doesn’t get septic. Your so young girl and not that bad. Keep trying to get help. Everyday lower your amount a little each day. You can do this and have so much time to live a happy and successful life.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +5

      The solution is right in front of her but a million miles away. Its sad to see

    • @tracey4528
      @tracey4528 Год назад +2

      She is one of the best I have seen like she is not that far gone I pray she finds her way out, maybe tell her to keep calling her dad and asking for help. It’s so frustrating that they make it so hard. The system needs to change

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +2

      I’m gonna stop and talk to her again next time I see her.

  • @mikedoyle5901
    @mikedoyle5901 Год назад +4

    If you don't wanna loose your arm then you must take care of it. Fight your withdrawal issues. Go to the hospital now and be sick. The steps and barriers all revolve around getting clean. That's the deal.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +3

      Yup you’re right. It’s so frustrating cuz the answer is so easy and plain to see but unless she’s ready it’ll never happen

    • @andrea022383
      @andrea022383 Год назад +1

      Didn’t she say they won’t treat the wound until she’s clean ?
      There are so many obstacles far beyond us users can handle on our own. Hospitals need to start a new protocol for this issue stat!

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      They won’t touch the wound until she has a negative drug test.

  • @onedayatthyme
    @onedayatthyme Год назад +13

    She sounds more with it . And wants help . I wish I could hug you Jeff your doing great . I can't believe all these interviews your getting. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +3

      Thank you!! She was alert and her mind was still all there. And it does sound like she wants help. But i guess we will see if she does or not

    • @preppygirlArij
      @preppygirlArij Год назад

      How is she going to get the help if the hospital won’t help her tho

  • @joannaazar7396
    @joannaazar7396 Год назад +3

    I love ur channel, it really gives a prospective on drug use. Keep the awareness going. ❤️👌🏻. NewJersey ❤

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      Thank you so much. I appreciate the support and feedback

  • @MsPrincessBianca1
    @MsPrincessBianca1 Год назад +5

    We should definitely talk to Kristen more, Jeff! For some reason reason, I feel some type of way about her😏 🙏🏾 I really have hope

  • @bethdoublekickchick8007
    @bethdoublekickchick8007 Год назад +2

    Just wanna say you're doing a great job with these interviews, you bring a different perspective to the people of Kenzo.
    It's so sad how the medical system there works, if she was here, she could have her wound cleaned and treated for free IMMEDIATELY! "Land of the free" ? My arse mate! Much love and respect from Perth Australia 🤘💚🤘🦘🇦🇺🦘

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much!! You’ve been so supportive of me and I can thank you enough for that. I’m living out my dream right now

    • @bethdoublekickchick8007
      @bethdoublekickchick8007 Год назад +1

      @@Jeffshighonlife Thats amazing mate, be proud, you've earned it 😇

  • @DoubleP222
    @DoubleP222 Год назад +4

    What you do is awesome!People in my area are dropping left and right and nobodies talking about it and we’re about a half hour from Kensington in Jersey and it’s not Camden. 😔

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +4

      Thank you. It seems like this fentanyl crisis is hitting everywhere

    • @Tammy121111
      @Tammy121111 Год назад +1

      I'M IN A DINKY TOWN IN DELAWARE AND IT'S HERE TOO, I'VE BEEN CLEAN FOR A WHILE NOW BUT, WHEN I WAS HOOKED & IT WAS BEFORE THE CRAP HIT THE FAN ,I WAS ADDICTED TO MORPHINE AND FENTANYL TOO & OTHER DRUGS TOO ! I WAS SO BAD THAT YOU COULDN'T HOLD A CONVERSATION WITH ME, I WOULDN'T EVEN HAVES A CLUE THAT YOU EVEN TRIED TO TALKS TO ME AT THAT TIME, I WASN'T A PERSON, I WAS JUSTS A SHELL OF A PERSON, I WAS REALLY COMATOSED AND IT TOOK ME MULTI TRIES TO GETS CLEAN, IT WASN'T UNTIL 1 REHAB BROUGHT ME BACK TO BEING A PERSON AGAIN AND I REALLY DIDN'T WANT IT BUT, SHE BROUGHT ME SLOWLY BACK & I REALIZED THAT I DIDN'T WANTS TO BE IN THAT SHAPE & BACK THEN, REHAB COULDN'T TAKES ME OFF OF THOSE PILLS, I HAD TO STOP THEM MYSELF !! IT WAS DEFINITELY A ROUGH RIDE !! I STILL STRUGGLE WITH IT BUT I KNOWS A FEW THINGS THAT EVEN THE DRS. DIDN'T TELLS YOU, 1. THE PILLS DON'T TAKES THE PAIN AWAY, IT ONLY MASKS THE BRAIN INTO NOT BEING IN PAIN & UNFORT. WHEN THE DRUGS WEARS OFF, THE PAIN IS STILL THERE AND SOME PAINS THAT CAN'T BE FIXED!! IT'S EITHERS GETS UP & LIVES OR LAYS DOWN AND DIES !! IT'S YOUR CHOICE !! I'M THANKFUL THAT I GOT THE REAL STUFF & IT WASN'T CUT WITH A LOT OF CRAP BUT, I'M ANGRY WITH THE PAIN MANAGEMENT DR. THAT KEPT PRESCRIBING ME THE MEDS & WHEN I KEPT TELLING him THAT'S I WAS STILL IN PAIN, THEY WOULD MAKES IT A HIGHER DOSE & ADD OTHER DRUGS TO THE REST OF THE MEDS THAT I WAS ON !! I HAD TO CARRY A MAKEUP CARRIER CASE TO CARRY THEM AROUND ME TOO !! I'M SO GRATEFUL THAT I'M NO LONGER IN THAT SHAPE ANY MORE TOO !! I'M A FUNCTIONING PERSON WITH THE GOOD LORDS HELP , I CAN'T WORK BUT, I'M STILL HERES !!! & IF I CAN DO IT THEN YOU CAN TOO !! I HAVES LOTS OF MEDICAL ISSUES STILL GOING ON & WILL ALWAYS HAVES PAIN 24/7 -365 FOR EVERS BUT, I'M STILL LEARNING TO DEAS WITH IT !!

  • @henria.5441
    @henria.5441 Год назад +2

    She wants it both ways…to get high and to have them heal her wounds.

  • @АлександрБаклашов-т9п

    Jeff, that interview's been one of the best. Great job. Keep on trucking.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      Thank you for the great feedback. I appreciate you watching

  • @justbarry587
    @justbarry587 Год назад +6

    Well wishes Kristen ☘️💐

  • @MartaLinck
    @MartaLinck 8 месяцев назад +2

    If she has MRSA, that means that she needs iv antibx. A lot of people are walking around with it. Here’s a spoiler alert: you can get MRSA in a HOSPITAL🗣️🗣️. They should check to see what she has and treat it.
    I disagree Jeff. Everything is NOT stacked against them. Don’t tell them that. Please be positive and give them positive encouragement. I know what you mean but we must optimistic🙏🙏❣️

  • @fivestars5741
    @fivestars5741 Год назад +1

    I hope everyone you talk to get help & remain off the streets. Hurts me about hearing there stories. Prayers for all that's struggling with addiction to get help

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      Thank you for watching and the kind words of support

  • @donutdan1508
    @donutdan1508 Год назад +5

    So many barriers to getting sober, the Bureaucracy shouldn't be one of em, but its the biggest one.
    What a sad situation brother.
    Sending out prayers for her...and the others.
    ✌❤🍩

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +4

      It’s the most frustrating part about It. Even when they decide to get clean it might not even be possible

    • @MSL72
      @MSL72 Год назад +1

      Amen

  • @kevinrobinson8334
    @kevinrobinson8334 Год назад +1

    This is great info Jeff. We'll try to figure out a way to get her sores fixed.

  • @paulmacek6563
    @paulmacek6563 Год назад +5

    As to any situation in life... decisions have consequences! We've all been there.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +2

      I was there a hundred times myself. I’d be a hypocrite if I judged her for being down there. This stuff is killing them

    • @lori9204
      @lori9204 Год назад

      I did get a sense of entitlement coming from her.

  • @marydavis8132
    @marydavis8132 Год назад +1

    Kristen my dear, hang on tight and continue to fight for the BEAUTIFUL strong young woman you are.
    I hear and see hope and desperation at the same time. You got this Kristen. I not only feel you will recover, I BELIEVE IN YOU KRISTEN, YOU ARE ALREADY WORKING ON BEING CLEAN BEGINNING WITH YOUR MINDSET HONEY.
    YOU GOT THIS SISTER.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      I appreciate you watching the video and the kind words for Kristen

  • @jazzyt1504
    @jazzyt1504 Год назад +1

    Heartbreaking. Kristen wishing you luck 🙏🏽💜🙏🏽💜

  • @robynreeeee
    @robynreeeee Год назад +1

    Love the style of your videos. A lot of these guys out there doing this think they're steven spielberg and focus way too much on the artfulness of their videos rather than the interviewee just telling their story. Good stuff 💯

  • @sconni666
    @sconni666 Год назад +4

    She still has a chance. Hope she sorts herself out.

  • @pamelastates5600
    @pamelastates5600 Год назад +4

    I’m wishing this yg lady all the best . I think if she got the right help and SUPPORT IN AFTER CARE !! AND A GOOD SUPPORT SYSTEM SHE CAN DO IT !! ❤️🙏🏽❤️ Love , Light @ Healing . God keep her safe !!! Everyone that is suffering and struggling just know you are loved !!! ❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦

  • @raventater3601
    @raventater3601 4 месяца назад

    My mom had necrotizing fascitis. She almost died. Her wound was taken care of. There are these things called universal precautions. These situations are why these precautions exist I am quietly banging my head against the wall right now

  • @MartaLinck
    @MartaLinck 8 месяцев назад

    You can do it Kristen!!! You said the magic words. YOU WANT IT!!! That’s a good start. Keep going👍👊🤗🙌🥳🥳🥳🥳

  • @treesh4324
    @treesh4324 Год назад +4

    Yea i like this channel he seems sincere

  • @92174164
    @92174164 Год назад +2

    Heartbreaking, 😢

  • @marine919
    @marine919 Год назад +3

    I hope Kristen gets that arm healed and gets treatment away from Kensington. The lure of this dope is stronger than the non-user can understand. Jeff's atmosphere from inside the car produces a quieter video. Dope use on Kensington avenue will never end as long as the Police allow an open dope market.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +2

      Thank you. I agree this will continue until the dealers are pushed out and I don’t see that happening

  • @sankhulani
    @sankhulani Год назад +1

    I think u can contact Ur old employer without giving an explanation as to why u need the letter. I'm sure they would very easily email u a letter stating u don't work there.

  • @angiesworld5898
    @angiesworld5898 Год назад +2

    God bless her heart! She seems so young! Breaks my heart so much!! I hope n pray she gets clean! I wish theyd find out a way to get them to no withdrawl but the methadone n subs ain't working cuz of it's not the sand shit they used to put in it! N breaks my heart the hospital is giving her a hard time! I ain't doing drugs n I see how they treat people! It's like no one wants to do their jobs anymore! Ima keep her in my THOUGHTS and PRAYERS! N wow u go look at all the LIKES N COMMENTS u got! Congrats!

  • @kristynlawson383
    @kristynlawson383 Год назад +2

    I am confused. Why doesn’t she start with the methadone clinic to get clean?

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      I am not sure honestly. She might just not be ready to stop yet

  • @pamelastates5600
    @pamelastates5600 Год назад +2

    Hello Jeff 👋❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +1

      Hey what’s up Pam!!

    • @pamelastates5600
      @pamelastates5600 Год назад +1

      @@Jeffshighonlife @ Hi Jeff im good thanks for asking . I hope all is well with you yg man ✊🏽💙this was ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO !! Jeff your a natural it seems @ this . I can tell your like moi A PEOPLES PERSON !! You will go far doing this ch . I’m rooting for you and I’m here to support you . God bless 🙏🏽💙🙏🏽stay safe ! ❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

  • @Tammy121111
    @Tammy121111 Год назад +2

    AND LOOSING A LIMB CAUSES OTHER ISSUES TOO CAUSE I HAVES LOST ALL OF MY TOES AND IT REALLY DOES HURTS LIKE HELL!! & THEY WON'T EVERS COMES UP WITH A CURE FOR ANYTHING CAUSE IF THEY CURED EVERYONE THEN THEY WOULDN'T HAVES A JOB TO DO !!

  • @denabeebe1888
    @denabeebe1888 Год назад +2

    During the pandemic I was in treatment. It took a few weeks to figure out the telehealth but I had help… they made sure I had enough meds .. I guess I got luck with my dr

  • @lauraestes9304
    @lauraestes9304 Год назад +1

    If I lost a limb I wouldnt want to stop using I would KEEP using more! They are insane the way they are treating her. She needs someone to take her into their home unconditionally and help her slowly get into methadone and off the dope while shes getting the arm to heal

  • @dietrikstein1871
    @dietrikstein1871 Год назад

    Very interesting interview. It shows how diverse the problems are that addicts have to face (social, medical, physical, psychological, administrative (paper hassel)...)
    I like that you talk about the medical aspects of the addiction as well, because these informations are important i think, especially to evaluate severe withdrawl symptoms (Which brain receptors are affected from which substance, how can withdrawl be treated, IS THERE a treatment, surgery in a waiting loop...)
    I feel the empathy and the respect you show to the people you are interviewing. Thank you.
    I wish Kristen all the best on her way to a better life.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      Thank you for the positive feedback I really appreciate it

    • @michelledoyle1969
      @michelledoyle1969 Год назад

      ​@@Jeffshighonlife hey there Jeff have you seen this young Lady again? It's so screwed up how many barriers they have to face in every manner.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +2

      Last I heard a couple weeks ago she went into the hospital for her sores. I don’t know if she stuck it out or not though

    • @michelledoyle1969
      @michelledoyle1969 Год назад

      @@Jeffshighonlife Thankyou for the reply! Well I pray she really stands strong & fights it 💪 & all the support she needs!! Thankyou 🇦🇺

  • @kaseysewick1691
    @kaseysewick1691 Год назад +4

    Todays a good day ! I came on just in time for your video and they caught the baby killer in CT WOOOO!
    Be back in a few to add to this when I’m finished watching so it’s not a nothing comment !
    She seems to have retained her witts and looks quite well. She appears quite healthy compared to many.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +1

      I saw that on the news!!

    • @kaseysewick1691
      @kaseysewick1691 Год назад +1

      @@Jeffshighonlife so glad , it took long enough , her birthdays tomorrow 🥺! Although editing it removes your heart react I can’t wait to finish this one as she seems a very good interview pick and chime back.

    • @kaseysewick1691
      @kaseysewick1691 Год назад +1

      @@Jeffshighonlife ​ okay sooo I have what I think may seriously be helpful tips for these wounds .. idk if anyones tried but I just thought about it for whatever reason and wish I did sooner !
      Okay so I keep seeing these women seem to be healing so slow , way slower than my wounds earlier this year from 2/3/4 degreee burns did with NO treatment aside from myself. I realized some things quite quickly in the healing of these large open wounds and the girls said they seem to resemble burns initially aside from the eating away.
      So I would use normal gauze and normal non stick pads with adhesive right ? Well I found the antibacterial ones of both ( but especially the non stick pads ) was significantly better and worth the slight pay increase, it helped to have them stick to the wound much less , would absorb better AND they have preventative layers to stop MRSA and other bacterial infections that can be serious. I saw a great increase in healing with this and making sure to change them at least 2 times a day. Really try not to use normal bandages like bandaids ( curad actually made it worse funny enough and I always see people donating curad), and alcohol wipes (like 1.40 a box of 1-200 wipes) help to keep clean but can be overdone and over dry causing more splitting. Instead try maybe iodine tips to snap and apply to the wounds and also so I used bactine to spray on all the time. It has lidocaine to help with relief too , as well as a thing called jr Watkins(petro-carbo , red tin with gold accent I believe) first aid salve ! It’s like a healing petroleum and seriously helped me even in the past with a huge scabbing / scarring on the back of my thigh , it was the only thing to help with that back then even , but the combo this time helped ALOT! Maybe them using the antibacterial bandaging and one of these things can significantly help ? Also don’t wrap too tight of course ! Also I’m curious why when this occurs won’t anyone just sniff the stuff .. I get the high rush but if it’s so strong anyway and This is gonna happen , why continue to shoot ( at least for the time being ) could maybe be something to think about and question some on. They also make these ready kits of gauze , gauze tape , the pads of dif sizes and something else I used to get and they were so handy to have for the bit of time and healing! Maybe some of this can help .. I really think the non antibacterial to antibacterial bandaging will be a big jump. It’s sad places can’t and won’t help the same anymore .. she seems to want it and they won’t allow it and I’m glad you had a napkin for her I was gonna suggest getting tissues for people you interview in the passenger door!

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +1

      I honestly don’t think they are cleaning out at all. I draw the line at cleaning wounds cuz my stomach is weak as hell😂 I am going to start asking if and how they clean the wound

    • @DebraGill
      @DebraGill Год назад +1

      @@kaseysewick1691 not only that but he needs to be careful he does not get an infection from them too. When my brother was in the burn unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, we had to wear protective gear to see him, for his sake and ours.

  • @Pixiebaby215
    @Pixiebaby215 Год назад +1

    The system for treatment in Philadelphia is so f@&ked. I’m an addict in recovery here in Philly and I’ve worked in the addiction treatment field for 10 years. This xylazine issue is a huge problem and it causing so many barriers to treatment. I want to do something about it but I wouldn’t even know what steps to take. This is what’s keeping people stuck in Kensington and to the point where hospitals are refusing treatment bc someone uses drugs

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      It’s scary what’s going on. They need to figure out how to detox people the right way from Xxylacine. Every single person I interview says the same thing. And the open sores makes it that much harder for them

  • @tashaharris2138
    @tashaharris2138 Год назад +2

    I just can't believe how bad the medical services are in America!!! Like??? Wtaf!!! This is terrible!!! In the UK??? Where I'm from anyone can walk in to a hospital 24 7!!! I fell over in my kitchen and sliced my leg open on a piece of glass my neighbours called an ambulance and when they showed up they begged for me to go to hospital I refused because I didn't want to take up a bed that someone else needed more than me!!! I know this girl is still in active addiction but she's still a human being!!!! This is absolute madness!!!! She can't go to rehab with an open wound but yet the only way the wound would heal if she's drug free!!! I feel bad for this girl she's not a bad person just heavily addicted!!! Love 💗 from the UK sweetheart!!!!

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +3

      Yeah we need a universal healthcare system here but it’ll never happen. It’s embarrassing how my country treats it’s poor and sick

  • @cllmda
    @cllmda Год назад +1

    Medical services are so unsympathetic.They should consider their oath and do their utmost to heal and relieve suffering in EVERY human being !Shes very lucky though to still have caring parents to help and support her🥰

    • @zhaviyah84
      @zhaviyah84 9 месяцев назад

      They are following orders too. Got to see it from their point of view as well - addicts present all the time and they get fixed up and leave only for all the time effort and money spent on them to be washed down the drain. They are abused by addicts and have to deal with their entitled behaviour. She seems like a nice gal and honestly if she wanted to get clean what she’s on wouldn’t kill her to stop unless it’s benzos etc too maybe then it could be dangerous but these people are having seizures anyway and passing out not to mention she’s got nothing to lose. Surprised they can live so long with such infections.
      The biggest issue I see with making them get clean first is how would they manage the pain? Hopefully she’s got antibiotics at the least.

  • @jackiewilliams7876
    @jackiewilliams7876 Год назад +3

    She looks and sounds so scared.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +4

      Yeah you could def see that. She knows she’s probably gonna lose her arm cuz she can’t stop. That’s gotta be a tough thing to try to process

  • @christianlee8734
    @christianlee8734 Год назад +1

    Share this with these people please

  • @jessicaburkhart1179
    @jessicaburkhart1179 10 месяцев назад

    I've noticed alot of the utubers are not showing the raw deal anymore ...

  • @JanelsJoint
    @JanelsJoint Год назад

    I hope her dad sees this and that she finally figured something out cuz I don't see a follow up so hopefully that's a good thing and not a bad thing

  • @networkdude1332
    @networkdude1332 Год назад

    And there is no other word for those hospital workers, then despicable

  • @jennalee3244
    @jennalee3244 Год назад

    Exceptional interview. Great job

  • @perrybabin8427
    @perrybabin8427 Год назад

    I know it's disgusting but debridement maggots can go a long way to clean up dead flesh and promote healing. Why aren't they using them?

  • @bryceherring946
    @bryceherring946 Год назад +1

    How can the ER refuse treatment if she is able to or willing to pay?

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      It’s crazy how it works here. They will operate on her but not until she gives them a clean urine tests

  • @christyS.898
    @christyS.898 Год назад

    Wow, just crazy how our health system works. Hope this sweet girl can find the help she needs, so sad.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +1

      I haven’t seen her since the day after I did that interview. Hopefully she got clean cuz the last time I saw her she was in really bad shape

    • @julesbee6249
      @julesbee6249 Год назад

      @@Jeffshighonlife , I hope she’s with her dad.

  • @bunnielynn777
    @bunnielynn777 Год назад

    Praying for you Kristen🛐❤️🛐

  • @Disorientedbunny
    @Disorientedbunny Год назад

    Im literally 20 mins away in wilmington delaware i just came home from my last kensington run and got back on the clinic

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      I’m glad you got away from there. Maybe we could set up an interview?

  • @sprocketslip4564
    @sprocketslip4564 Год назад

    Such a beautiful girl ❤. I really hope this girl can get her shit together . Its a freaking shame to throw your life in the dumpster. To sacrifice a Arm or leg for drugs is downright crazy. 😬

  • @trevatkin4869
    @trevatkin4869 Год назад +1

    Blimey, she doesn't look 30, I thought she was a teenager.

  • @karenwilson9528
    @karenwilson9528 Год назад

    I wonder if you have to prove you are clean before they'll amputate.
    Wound not healing has a lot to do with not having a way to properly sanitise it day after day. They don't say you can't get care unless you can prove you have long term accommodation though. I'm so angry about that! I'm so glad I don't have to live in the USA!

  • @Daaku01
    @Daaku01 Год назад

    God bless her ❤

  • @k_xxo
    @k_xxo Год назад

    Did not expect the “your stupid arm” comment 😂 I know you weren’t trying to be funny but that made me laugh lol.
    Really hope Kristen was able to get help for her arm, sad to hear how defeated she sounded.

  • @carlyg1977
    @carlyg1977 Год назад

    Great interview.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      Thank you Carly. I’ve been looking for her to speak with her again but I haven’t seen her recently

  • @emmanueltorres9276
    @emmanueltorres9276 Год назад +1

    I'm on my way down there now Jeff

  • @Butterking99
    @Butterking99 Год назад

    i don’t understand how any father would prefer there child to sit in the streets in Philly than use at home and get help smh

  • @P.Friman
    @P.Friman Год назад

    Hi Jeff, i think a lot theese people with open wounds can be treated safely, cheap and effective with collodial silver! Please look into it! Thank you for doing what you do 🌞

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching i appreciate the suggestion I will def look into it

  • @ilenetyrrell4484
    @ilenetyrrell4484 11 месяцев назад

    Sydney Australia did skin grafts on my hands for different reasons but they knew I was actively using. Is it because the tranq is going to exacerbate the wounds?

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  11 месяцев назад

      Yes they continue to shoot yup the drugs into the same area so it won’t heal

  • @qeliayn5948
    @qeliayn5948 Год назад

    No self responsibility . Everyone else has to do it for her.

  • @negative1310
    @negative1310 Год назад

    All these people need is suboxone. It really is a miracle drug I was a hardcore opiate addict for 12 years fentanyl patches was my drug of choice then to methadone when I was on parole cause it didnt show up on a 6 panel drug test. Once I started suboxone my addiction was over and I could live a normal life again ive been on suboxone now going on 6 years

  • @denabeebe1888
    @denabeebe1888 Год назад +1

    She can get food stamps. My friend just went through the same thing… she spoke to them an explained about not working for the company that they wanted a paper from… she needs to put the effort into things to get the help she needs. I feel bad for her but I feel like she’s got a lot of excuses .. also they are putting meat tenderizer in the dope. Not a dewormer

    • @bentonja668
      @bentonja668 Год назад

      Food stamps aren't the same everywhere. In many states, an "able bodied" person of working age is not eligible when the unemployment rate is below a certain percentage.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +1

      You are right it differs from state to state. PA has an emergency food stamp program if you aren’t working or are homeless. I am not sure how Jersey works

  • @n-joylife
    @n-joylife Год назад

    I so wish she can get clean. ❤

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +1

      I haven't seen her since I did this interview. Hopefully she got clean

    • @n-joylife
      @n-joylife Год назад

      @@Jeffshighonlife I do hope so. 🙏🏼

  • @Mr93sharpei
    @Mr93sharpei Год назад +1

    What a conundrum this flesh-eating xylizene (idk spelling) has created...
    I understand why she doesn't want to lose a limb...I was unaware this prevented rehab admission.....
    I am absolutely baffled.
    Kristen seems bright...I hope she continues to pursue the debridement...the squeaky wheel gets the oil....keep trying...I have to believe someone will show mercy...I think Drs. are overly cautious because of so many litigious folks....
    Thank you for a very very good interview..

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +1

      Thank you for the kind words. It is such a crazy thing that’s happening. I hope she can stop so she doesn’t lose her arm

    • @Mr93sharpei
      @Mr93sharpei Год назад

      @@Jeffshighonlife if she could get on methadone...and stop the street drugs, maybe they would consider the debridement....I have seen those sores on several interviews...they look serious..
      I wish her healing....she is bright imo
      Thank you for the videos

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      I agree. The solution is right in front of her but she’s not willing to do it yet. It’s the frustrating part about addiction

    • @Mr93sharpei
      @Mr93sharpei Год назад

      @@Jeffshighonlife Idk really how methadone clinics work ..but if she could get into one of those outpatient I would think that would help her off the street drugs and qualify her for medical treatment that she desperately needs...before she goes septic or the only option is amputation..
      I just cannot imagine what discomfort her arm must cause. ..and the danger of an open wound ...
      Those of us never experiencing this need education and your videos are eye openers for sure
      She still has a sparkle in her eyes and sure hope she can heal ..

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +2

      Honestly it wouldn’t be too hard to get in a methadone program there’s a couple down there. She just has commit to it and stay clean unfortunately a lot of these people will never be able to do that

  • @networkdude1332
    @networkdude1332 Год назад

    Holy crap I cannot believe she’s 30. She looks like a teenager.

  • @carlmorgan8452
    @carlmorgan8452 Год назад

    Nothing or nobody can make ......... one relapse. Truth , clean now 12 years myself

  • @Scottishgirl78
    @Scottishgirl78 Год назад

    Have you seen this girl lately?

  • @raventater3601
    @raventater3601 2 месяца назад

    You do not have to tell your employer why. This is done all the time

  • @Shamutiger1967
    @Shamutiger1967 Год назад

    Decisions you make in your life could lead you down the wrong roads! Sad I just don’t understand why people are willing to put themselves in situations like this! Just sad!

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      It seems so irrational looking at it from the outside. But it makes so much sense to people in active addiction. Hopefully she decides to change. She was in the video I filmed today not looking for at all

  • @joesuplicky3297
    @joesuplicky3297 Год назад

    i feel so bad for her she caught in a real catch 22 GOD BLESS HER

  • @craigfazekas3923
    @craigfazekas3923 Год назад +2

    What a catch-22/conundrum. So, so crazy.
    It seems this is going to seperate folks into two groups. Those who decide to quit for fear of losing limb or life, and those who simply push on & hope for the best.
    You would think, anyway....
    I could be absolutely wrong as I am in recovery & not seeing the world as these poor souls do.
    I mean, you'd THINK that it'd be shit or get off the pot, now or never....
    May God grant them the will to push through the pain of withdrawl under supervision and to never look back with the proper support & resources to actually succeed.
    This is so heartbreaking. From my end, personally ? It practically feels like survivor's guilt. Like, why did God allow me to do this while others can't or won't ?
    All I can say is: thank you Jeff for actually deciding to go back & bring the stories to us all. You, ATM & everyone who puts a face & backround story to this unreal human daily tragedy in the K&As around our world.
    And I was through A LOT myself. How I never set myself up to be on the wrong side of the law is, in itself, a miracle. I'd like to share my story at some point. But, I'm hesitant just now...maybe someday- knowing it may help others makes me think I will at some point or other.
    Keep up the will to bring light to these folks' stories & will to press on. You're doing God's work, Jeff.....
    🚬😎

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +2

      It’s so so crazy to me looking at it with 7 years away from this madness. But I just got lucky enough to stop right before the fentanyl. But there’s nothing rational about active addiction. Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I didn’t expect this to get going as fast as it did. I really appreciate the support

  • @stuff1784
    @stuff1784 Год назад

    This girl still looks good somehow despite the insane drug use… she must be very young. She sounds so high though. :( She has that typical shaky, slow motion voice that opioids give a person.

  • @brianhenson9626
    @brianhenson9626 Год назад +4

    they need a negetive drug screen. it sucks but you can understand where they are coming from

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +1

      I def understand where they are coming from with that. It’s just so frustrating and sad to listen to

    • @DebraGill
      @DebraGill Год назад

      Too hard, they get too sick. There is no help, they are purposely killing these poor people.

    • @brianhenson9626
      @brianhenson9626 Год назад +3

      @@DebraGill its hard but they need to take methadone

    • @DebraGill
      @DebraGill Год назад +3

      @@brianhenson9626 the way I hear, that doesn’t cut it with this poison, that’s a lot of the problem.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +6

      They are only giving 30mg taper and it’s not strong enough to make them feel well. They are still using the old heroin model for detox and it just doesn’t work.

  • @steve-bw8rz
    @steve-bw8rz Год назад +2

    Yeah it's all Bs who's the author of confusion Satan is Satan is the author of confusion if you don't believe what I'm saying all you have to do is say most high God if you can hear me please show me you can hear me please heal me I need to be healed I want to be off this poison please take it away from me and please show me that you sent your son Jesus to die on the cross for my sin I beg of you Lord I need you in my life and please show me that Satan runs this world and and show me why and show me what's coming next

  • @hesedken
    @hesedken Год назад +1

    Nice job, Jeff.

  • @JustMeRobin
    @JustMeRobin Год назад +1

    What kinda of sores.? Maybe someone will show there sores .

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад +2

      goggle this and you will see what they are talking about.
      ylazine-Induced Skin Ulcers in a Person Who Injects Drugs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

  • @mandysalvail2271
    @mandysalvail2271 Год назад

    The hospital didn’t discharge her with referral to a wound clinic!? The wound clinic may give her a different answer…. There is enzymatic debridement that could be used, to remove the dead tissue, along with daily dressing changes.

    • @mandysalvail2271
      @mandysalvail2271 Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/UC7H15jAxcU/видео.html

    • @mandysalvail2271
      @mandysalvail2271 Год назад

      It’s called santyl

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      I will relay this message to her. I think the problem is nobody will help while she’s still getting high. Not sure the reason but that’s what I gathered from talking to her

  • @HeAD-CRuMBs
    @HeAD-CRuMBs 10 месяцев назад

    Sad 💙

  • @sharon6152
    @sharon6152 Год назад

    If you ever see this girl again, can you ask her if she knows a guy name Breezy in Camden, hes probably 39 now, he's black, back then hung around the transpo alot, I went back to Philly in 2015 and stopped coming to Camden. Tried finding him few times and couldn't and think of him often. I met a lot of people from both Kensington and Camden thru the years, just people say hi too. Only a few I considered actual friends and he was one..really hope he's okay.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      I am going to show her all the messages next time I see her. I’m planing a follow up soon

    • @sharon6152
      @sharon6152 Год назад

      @@Jeffshighonlife Honestly thank you so much!

  • @jimmydafoot75
    @jimmydafoot75 Год назад

    Man I was on streets for 4 years on herion used for 14 Been clean for 13 and we never had any of these problems

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife  Год назад

      Congrats on getting off the streets. It’s a completely different world down there than when we were shooting heroin

  • @MartaLinck
    @MartaLinck 8 месяцев назад

    I don’t understand why an open wound would prevent her from being able to be detoxed. Sounds like bullshit to me😡🤬.

    • @Isabel-ui3ny
      @Isabel-ui3ny 8 месяцев назад +1

      It's true. Only 3 detox center will take you in with open sores. Temple, valley forge and Eaglevile.

    • @MartaLinck
      @MartaLinck 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@Isabel-ui3ny something is better than nothing. It’s not right but it’s something.

    • @Isabel-ui3ny
      @Isabel-ui3ny 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@MartaLinck I agree.

  • @johncrow6123
    @johncrow6123 Год назад

    they still treat it as iff you have a choice and just quit thats dumb wiah you the best

  • @steve-bw8rz
    @steve-bw8rz Год назад +1

    Jesus can heal this stuff I'm telling you the truth let me pray for these women it's better if I meet them face to face I don't want to be on camera because I don't want to boast I give all the glory to Jesus Christ I don't know what Jesus looks like but he lives in my heart and he pours out his holy spirit when I pray for these women I never ran into this girl before but women I have prayed for their arms are healing up because when I pray for these people the holy spirit that lives in my heart will crush the demons that are in these people and they have to leave these people