I was on meth for 3 years. It completely destroyed me and my life. I was 23 when i started. Im 27 now and 10 months and 14 days clean. I am so proud of myself for getting cleaned up and improving my life.
That is so awesome. I'm 50 and I didn't get clean until 2 years ago. I injected meth. I thought that I was going to die in active addiction. Everyday I thank God for my amazing life and my amazing brain because I could have lost both. It makes my heart happy to know that you will have a couple decades clean by the time you reach my age. I'm very proud of you. Keep going kiddo!
Go out and experience the world. Travel, make new friends, do things you never thought you'd do. What once was will never be again. When you increase the amount of experiences you have during your life, the part where you took drugs will become only a small part of it.
I was horribly addicted to meth for 5-6 years. I’ll be 10 years sober in July. I got married, had a beautiful daughter and moved across the country for an amazing job. It’s possible to stop.
I started doing drugs years ago as a teenage, got addicted to meth. Spent my whole life fighting meth addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 3 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, BPD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Yes he's Dr.alishrooms. My daughter did straight shrooms in few days. Made her whole! after words, no more addictions, pains, ptsd and depression. It helped us.
Saw people talking about..checked him out, I must say he's good at what he does. My son is clean 1 year now. Good luck. just micro dose and you won't trip. Mushrooms helped my son get off opioid.
This was a very good friend of mine who over the past several years has had stints where none of her family knew where she was. Prior to this video, I had no idea that she ever had an issue with meth, which she appears to talk her way around by avoiding or not acknowledging the subject. On the one hand, I'm quite glad to see that she's alive, but on the other hand it's incredibly difficult to see her like this.
@@amyfitzsimmons4445 Does she resist help from your family? I wish Mark would interview some of the family members of his interviewees. They, too, suffer and have heartbreaking tales of what it is like to love someone, yet be truly powerless to make them get the help they need. Also, it would be an interesting psychological experiment to see how the stories of the addict/mentally ill/etc differ from the stories told by their family.
I think she's suffered more trauma than she either doesn't remember or doesn't know how to express. There's more to her story. I hope she finds kind people to help her.
This is one of the most heartbreaking ones I’ve seen. She seems so lost. I really hope someone helps her and she’s able to get back on track with life.
@@zoilalulu3798yep exactly if only people would stop thinking they need help... they stole and corrupted everyone's help, help is the last thing they need imo. It enables their addiction
@@ras_krystafari3333 I'm impressed, you sound like you really know what you're talking about. I bet you've legitimately given this idea thorough scrutiny through the lens of a non-biased, rational, statistically based point of view. You sound like you've studied psychology under the masters, possibly even ready some Jung, and aren't just parroting ideas that reinforce your worldview.
@@ibobeko4309 No, hes not. Hes fallen into the same trap all intellectuals/clinicians do. Hes found A correlation, and thinks EVERYTHING is that correlation. He thinks hes founf the answer, and focuses solely on that conclusion. blinding him from any other possible prescription. Highly intelligent, and talented, but lacks wisdom.
Meth totally destroyed my sons life and he died of Fentynal overdose at 44. He was so wonderful and talented and accomplished between meth episodes. He was very Good at construction..a computer genius..and an RN who worked in ICU at the Maricopa Hospital in the Burn Unit in Phoenix Arizona. I miss him so much. 😊❤
@@tessamilano5697 Oh! I have So Many Good Memories! God Made Sure I got to be with him a lot before he left us. I miss him though because he was my only child that understood me.
@@kathleenwharton2139 this breaks my heart for you! I'm not much older than he was and have been through many struggles as well...I do hope and pray peace and joy for the rest of your life. Wish we could talk! Maybe in another life we'll meet, until then take care🩷❤️
This is one of the most tragic interviews I've ever seen, on or offline. I sure hope this woman gets the numerous kinds of help that she so desperately needs.
He comes across that way but honestly I’ve seen concerning behavior from mark. He recently posted ch*ld p*rn as one of his photograph portraits of an underage prostitute. He literally forced it upon us whether thought thru or not and I’m really disappointed and grossed out I had to see that child that way
She’s definitely delusional. She had a baby with Matt Damon. She needs help badly. I don’t believe she’s pregnant at all. I think she wishes she was. I hope she gets some help.
@@joedesena6507Matt Damon actually has a daughter named Alexia. But her biological mother is his current wife, so she definitely got that from somewhere.
Keep in mind there are different perspectives to this kind of situation. Some people who may feel judgmental towards her probably have trauma. I grew up with an addict and it was such a terrible environment. It becomes difficult to feel love towards them because they are never themselves. I don’t feel as judgmental anymore, but I used to. So please, don’t be angry with anyone who is judging her. While it isn’t right, they are just hurt and they are working to be better.
This is so painful to watch, what a lovely lady, some people will prey on that vulnerability in the streets. Hope and pray she gets the help she needs in the future
You mean how cruel are people with themselves putting drugs in their bodies. This was her choice, no one forced the drugs into her. Is not drugs that destroys people, is people destroying themselves.
This is very sad. She said she is addicted to alcohol but doesn't drink often and has a baby with Matt Damon. Thank you Mark for posting these. You are an earth angel to these souls.
Gosh, I feel like if she were given a breast reduction, her neck and back would be in much better shape. She must be in a lot of pain, with the disc issue and such large breasts to carry around. I feel sad for you Sara, I hope you are ok, and do ok in the future, good luck getting a place.
Most dont use meth for pain. If she began drug use bc of pain, ot would've likely been opiates of some sort, then maybe led to meth. Although she claims she only drinks.
This is heartbreaking! I knew someone who isn't much older than Sara: now 46, and she abused meth heavily for 13yrs., and abused coke for at least 10yrs before graduating to Meth. She fell into homelessness 2 different times, each time from drugs: the first time: coke, the 2nd time: meth. When I met her, she was 2yrs. into recovery. I tried to help her, but things became very complicated whenever I interacted with her. I could tell that all those yrs of substance abuse really took a toll on her critical thinking skills, cognitive functions & emotional regulation. There were some personality disorders involved as well. I wanted to stay in her life, but It became so toxic between us, I had no choice but to leave to preserve my identity & individuality. I still care deeply for her, but I can no longer help her. She's needed professional help long before I ever met her. I still wish her the best.
@@Pixyedustno its not. But as they said, its not a typical thing for drug addicted, unhealthy, obese woman to become pregnant. Yes it can happen, chances are slim though
She’s not going to seek help, I’m pretty sure it’s not mental health issues that drug puts you in that state of mind while using meth, My brother didn’t have mental health problems but every time he uses it he’s a totally different person, in fact he’s three people at once each with their own voices speaking to each other and he doesn’t want help,I had a couple of people come to help him even cops to try and get him out of the house and into a hospital, but as they told me they can’t force him to get help since he’s an adult,.. Sad my brother is a great person and smart up until he touched this drug
I could not finish this video. Glad you made it; but it's internally disturbing and deeply painful to see someone so obviously in need of a major intervention. And now that i know that she has passed away, it makes it that much more sad. I hope she has, at last, found peace. ☮
This poor woman is suffering from a mental breakdown which is causing delusions and has made her lose her grip on reality 😢❤ I'm sure drugs are a huge factor. Hoping you get all the help and support you need Sara! Hugs and prayers to you precious 🙏🩷
Heartbreaking! I don't believe she is truly pregnant but probably longs to be a mother. God Bless this woman and protect her while she's out there. I pray she gets the help she so desperately needs.
i thnk she also longs to BE MOTHERED. Often ill people become parents bc they themselves need parenting. One of the reasons that there are so many grown-up "throwaway children" on Skid Row
@@towerofresonance4877 Mark interviews several people a day, edits at night, travels all over and spends his “free” time helping many interviewees. Single-handedly he produces free, quality content. But let’s shame Mark that he isn’t commenting quite enough! 😅
I understand Sara has passed. She was so uncomfortable in her own skin, so I pray she's flying free now. Coming back to this vid, I see some cruel jokes and comments. Really disheartening, as Sara suffered from mental illness. People can really be sh$tty. RIP Sara.
These videos are important to educate us and help people understand mental health, drug abuse and the true need for understanding. I hope Sara gets the help she needs
My only son died 10 months ago from a herion and coccaine overdose, over the years i tried my best to help him, it breaks my heart that he passed on his own😢
I am sorry you lost your son to addiction. I hope you know you could not have helped him. Addiction is a disease, and recovery has to start with the self. Peace to you x
@@curlycoo50 oh my reading comprehension is just fine...I understood that you said she didnt seem to come across as a bad person...maybe you should check your own reading comprehension!😊
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.sporessss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
What a sweet lady. It’s disturbing how we live in such a privileged, high tech country, and there’s so many people like this, desperate for help they’ll never receive.
The Internet has made alot of insecure people mentally ill who have become dependent on compliments and likes, not her though. I wish the internet would be used for public information, knowledge. I mean look at this world, people have become so anxious, sad and alot of people became introverted because they get all the entertainment inside their home instead of going out and explore the world, or getting to know neighbours, or family who is left.
@@StefanReich no they're not, the courts are a revolving door and that's the problem. Move to Seattle for a bit and see if legalization is the right way....I'll wager that it would no longer be obvious.
I used to stay up so long weird words would come out on my mouth. My hands would cramp and contort and I wasn’t able to get them unstuck for 30seconds or more. Not sleeping eating and not drinking makes your mind absolutely fckd. 7yrs clean would never go back I don’t miss it at all
@@akedi2734 you don't think it is common for people to end up with mental health/psychiatric issues as a result of drug abuse? Lol. Yes of course some people use because they are suffering ...but that does not negate my comment whatsoever
@@PrimateProductions I don't understand why some people on this channel always feel the need to correct people and not let them just have their say...
@@PrimateProductions because in her head that probably isn't a lie to her. It is blatantly obvious she has had a complete break from reality. Did you not see her talking to imaginary people in the beginning of the video?
If youre conscious of it, it definitely is a burden. Mg personal experience with being a prisoner of mh own mind makes it hard for everyone else vecause a lot of the time I'm not aware of how I'm acting sadly
As a co-host of an addiction medicine podcast, I find your content informative, well produced and sometimes challenging to watch. We've considered featuring patients on our podcast, but the ethical dilemma of informed consent always arises. It's not a criticism of your content, but rather an observation - some subjects appear to be in distress or possibly under the influence, which raises concerns about their ability to give truly informed consent. This is a complex issue in the portrayal of addiction and recovery.
Hard to qualify the veracity of their ability to consent,when often,especially here they aren't even able to know where they are,what there really doing, and show no signs of competence. Its an unbelievably powerful testimony for us, but long view,how's it for them?
@@cashmoneychanel1209 I don’t know the answer to that. The participants do seem to have a genuine affection for their interviewer. I have heard many speak favourably about what they’ve been purchased in terms of gifts.
She never admitted to crystal meth. I realize we don’t see everything. Mark may have seen her use or seen paraphernalia. But it shouldn’t be in the title unless it was self identified by her. She doesn’t deserve that. The title should be changed for integrity purposes…
He’s there all the time maybe seen her use. She doesn’t seem too with it I don’t think alcoholism can make you hallucinate about having a baby with a celebrity.
I totally agree I was thinking the same thing. I was reading the comments about her alleged Meth addiction but I honestly don't see that this looks like schizophrenia/psychosis not Meth.
@@tatijanvier8092 totally! It just feels wrong with him asking her repeatedly, her denying it, and then it being the title-and now her official label. That’s all. She was with it enough to deny drug use, showing she didn’t want that to be part of her story. Mark should have respected that. The title is a simple thing and what he types has influence.
Your channel deserves a reward. I don’t know if you are a journalist or not but this by far is one of the best channels. I cry watching most of your videos and pray for strangers. So many lost souls that could have been helped. ❤
Sarah does not appear to be a meth addict. It looks like she's struggling with mental illness. She has a good heart and like others have stated in the comments, I hope that she gets the help she needs! Very sad.
i hope someone can help sara - i see a hurt soul that needs someone for help with her disk disease as well as pregnancy - chronic pain hinders the body. really hope we can see an update ❤ you’ve got this sara
I don’t think she is pregnant, I think she is suffering from delusions. Also, the Matt Damon story didn’t make sense, I don’t believe that was real. She is in psychosis because of the drug use.
interviews like this bridge the gap between worlds. if someone will take the time to watch and understand a person who they would usually disregard because of some pre-conceived notion that they hold, then thats extremely important for humanity.
man this is terrible. even if she gets sober, she will never be the same again. I suspect her delusional state wouldn't improve largely. I abused a lot of drugs as a teen and I strongly believe that's why I have severe emotional disregulation now. Drugs, booze, even poor diet - you don't get away with misuse of it. Terrible thing. I feel sorry for this woman
Relapsed since my sobriety comment 3 years ago, back to 15 months sober, I did get a DUI, 2 parking tickets and quit my job, was this close to ending it, went broke all in 4 weeks. Thankfully I’m here and I learned, I get scared knowing what if I did end my own life that morning.
Just wanted to say, glad you are still with us! You are loved, wanted and needed here. Zack, your life is important, you matter and know that I’ll be praying for you!
This woman doesn't have a meth problem, she is in psychosis, she has schizophrenia and it is serious. She should be institutionalized for her own safety. She was having a discussion with herself at the beginning in case you missed it. I don't know how you couldn't.
Meth has been known to cause temporary schizophrenia. It messes so much with your brain - making you so paranoid you believe delusions. Opiates just put you to sleep.
there are so many possibilities, she might have an intellectual disability, maybe she’s a compulsive liar or has another mental health issue. We can’t know what’s going on with her from this one interview alone.
She is in desperate need of a breast reduction and mental health meds. I hope Mark can take her to some sort of facility. It is so so sad that we don't have institutions like we did before. At least they got some level of care there. With better standards they would be a real help.
@@Kimberly_K_ From gaining and losing weight rapidly, meth also reduces your elasticity and cause early aging and sagging of the skin. She is also not wearing a bra, and most women in our society wear bras in public.
I wish I hit the lottery because she would be the first one I'd help. I had family member with large breasts. It's so painful. Indentations on shoulders. Causes cysts and much more. Addictions come from trauma. And struggles. I can only pray, but prayers go along way. God bless her.
@@sydneyjordan7331 weird to have this kind of positive reply on the internet. Was immediately was skeptical. .. lmao. Thank you! made my day. I hope you and your loved ones are well!
Congrats on recovery from H, that in itself is a huge achievement. You've got this, keep going and Alcohol will be a thing from the past as well. I have had therapy which helped me cut right down to being a social occasion drinker. Joining a gym and being creative and painting have helped me refocus away from alcohol. It's not easy, but it is so worth it. Proud of you ❤
Why is she labeled as a meth addict though? she said she is not using any drugs, delusions like these can easily be from a natural mental disorder without any drugs being involved.
@Broski Snowski I mean if you look at the other upload its obvious he is on crystal meth, in her case it might actually just be a mental illness of some sort.
@@jhozthron4415 lol...so you believe the person that claims to have a baby with Matt Damon that he is currently raising when they deny meth use?? Gullible are you?
There ain’t no help. 47.5 million American living with some kind of mental illness. That’s 1 in 5 people. Only 43% had any care. 14.1 million Americans living with a serious mental illness. That’s 1 in 20. Only 64% had any kind of care. There are only 35,000 beds for mental heath treatment provided for by the government in the the entire country. And that’s for actually treatment. Care can mean anything from seeing a psychiatrist once a month to getting prescriptions to even a 72 hour psyc hold, etc. none of it is actually treatment. Unless you’re rich and can pay cash to a good private mental health treatment center you’re pretty much screwed. Because the private treatment centers that take insurance, they try to keep costs low. They keep as little employees as possible, cut corners, they do whatever they can to maximize profits and there’s also very little oversight. The worse insurance you have the worse places you’ll go and it’s the people that need treatment the most are the ones who cannot keep a job at the kinds of companies that provides really good insurance. That’s why you hear about ‘Booty Juice’ (powerful sedative) so much, especially from mentally ill homeless. Because the types of private treatment centers they’re going to is are the places that just knock you out all day so they don’t have ti deal with you and so they don’t need a full staff. Those 35,000 spots in state run facilities are the really the only chance they got, but the numbers are like winning the lotto. The reason state run facilities are so much better is because there a lot of oversight and it’s not profit driven. They actually spend the money. It’s tax money so they spend.. They have full staffs, different departments. They actually take the time and do treatment, therapy, group therapy art therapy, they teach them coping mechanisms, like skills, they get them into a routine, etc.They spend the time with the patients and really try, but the sad thing is, with how little amount of beds the state has is it ends up the people that become eligible for those beds are usually the most worse off, and I mean the top couple of percent most serious cases, many of them cannot be helped. When Reagan slashed the fund for state run facilities, and that was one of his biggest slashes, America just stared dumping its mentally ill in prisons and the budget for treatment has only been slashed more and more since. No place makes mental illness worse than prison. Putting mentally ill people in prison should be outlawed, it’s cruel. And many of them can be helped if judges were able to send them to a state run mental heath treatment facilities during their first few arrests, but there’s not enough beds and so they go to state prisons and they end up doing their time in solitary, which can drive a sane man crazy, and they come out more violent and more mentally ill each time. That’s why when you hear about these crimes that shock the nation, you can always see the building up in their rap sheet. Each arrest the crimes are getting worse and worse. Those are all missed opportunities to help them. But apparently half the country thinks government providing services to The People is ‘communism’ and so it gives the politicians permission to slash and slash these budgets. It’s weird cuz I don’t know who the hell they think provides the prisons. But that’s the long and short of it. There’s no help. America has screwed itself.
So sad the way she avoided eye contact with Mark and the camera. Maybe her stories of having babies is a projection of herself being new and starting life again,being needed,, having someone to care for. A reason to exist. When you're so low you can create a new reality in your mind and believe it. The total lack of eye contact is a sign of so many psychological problems. Very concerning. Poor woman this interview was disturbing on so many levels. She was so fragile and vulnerable. Fly high sweet Sara. No more suffering. Rest in peace ❤
Are you pointing these people to resources available in their area to help them? This doesn’t look like crystal meth at all. Morally, I’m not sure that she is lucid enough to agree to be doing this interview. So I hope you are helping her find her way after using her story for views.
My ex wife is a meth addict who has stage 4 cancer. She has been a meth addict for about 8 years now. In 2021 she left us for some kid she met at rehab. Ever since she has not seen nor talk to her son, or even paid a cent of the court ordered child support. Between the lying and cheating, she’s the reason I am highly judgmental towards addicts. Me, I got a career in IT and just graduated from college last month. Life has been progressing since she left us.
Congratulations on your education and props to you for being a stable loving father. I never dealt with many addicts, but people I care about have and they all left a path of destruction and trauma everywhere they went. It's difficult to empathize with most of them. Some I can sympathize.
@@lillustpotion did you not read ? She left them for some other addict. Her children and husband, left them for drugs and another junkie. Empathy ends when you value your next fix over your own babies and husband. Doesn't mean anyone wishes them bad or has no sympathy. We all know they're dope sick, but they are to be held accountable for the damage and trauma they inflict on others. I hope the children and husband have peace.
She’s obviously very anxious. I think she started taking the drugs due to extreme symptoms of anxiety that she suffers maybe due to undiagnosed autism..? Struggles making eye contact, talking etc?
Sadly Sarah has passed away. Shortly after she died, her mom left us too. Our family is sad, but relieved to know they are reunited.
May she rest in eternal peace, with her mom as well. God bless their souls.
Ohh no how sad, poor Sarah was really hoping she would find some help 😞😞
I’m so sorry.
That's so sad. It is so evident that she was a very kind person who somehow got lost in this world. Bless you, Sarah.
How did she pass?
I was on meth for 3 years. It completely destroyed me and my life. I was 23 when i started. Im 27 now and 10 months and 14 days clean. I am so proud of myself for getting cleaned up and improving my life.
That is so awesome. I'm 50 and I didn't get clean until 2 years ago. I injected meth. I thought that I was going to die in active addiction. Everyday I thank God for my amazing life and my amazing brain because I could have lost both. It makes my heart happy to know that you will have a couple decades clean by the time you reach my age. I'm very proud of you. Keep going kiddo!
That's fantastic fellow traveller, well done. That first year is tough, but you'll be costing after that. All the best.
👍👍👍💪💪💪
Go out and experience the world. Travel, make new friends, do things you never thought you'd do. What once was will never be again. When you increase the amount of experiences you have during your life, the part where you took drugs will become only a small part of it.
I’m proud of myself and the billions of other humans who never did drugs. Where’s our praise?
This is the type of person that genuinely needs assistance.
And a bra!
As if the others you see on here do not?
Exactly. Best comment right there.
Um
@@jehouse61 I was thinking the same thing
I was horribly addicted to meth for 5-6 years. I’ll be 10 years sober in July. I got married, had a beautiful daughter and moved across the country for an amazing job. It’s possible to stop.
Congratulations
what do you do for a living now?
Pregnant 😮
I started doing drugs years ago as a teenage, got addicted to meth. Spent my whole life fighting meth addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 3 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, BPD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Yes he's Dr.alishrooms. My daughter did straight shrooms in few days. Made her whole! after words, no more addictions, pains, ptsd and depression. It helped us.
Thanks for sharing this great information, this would help my son.
Saw people talking about..checked him out, I must say he's good at what he does. My son is clean 1 year now. Good luck. just micro dose and you won't trip. Mushrooms helped my son get off opioid.
This was a very good friend of mine who over the past several years has had stints where none of her family knew where she was. Prior to this video, I had no idea that she ever had an issue with meth, which she appears to talk her way around by avoiding or not acknowledging the subject. On the one hand, I'm quite glad to see that she's alive, but on the other hand it's incredibly difficult to see her like this.
As family, it's hard to finally find her (again) and to know this is where she is at. I will hold the image of "my Sarah" in my mind.
@@amyfitzsimmons4445 Does she resist help from your family? I wish Mark would interview some of the family members of his interviewees. They, too, suffer and have heartbreaking tales of what it is like to love someone, yet be truly powerless to make them get the help they need. Also, it would be an interesting psychological experiment to see how the stories of the addict/mentally ill/etc differ from the stories told by their family.
@@angc6063 Really good idea. That would be amazing.
Thanks for sharing
@@amyfitzsimmons4445 you spelt "your sarah's" name wrong lol bet you knew her so well
I think she's suffered more trauma than she either doesn't remember or doesn't know how to express. There's more to her story. I hope she finds kind people to help her.
I agree.
I agree too.
🙏 Amen
Yes, 100%.
Yes
Sara is so gentle and fragile. We're seeing addiction and illness here. Poor Sara. So heartbreaking.
I’m attracted to her
Nah.
Sara has passed away. 😢
@@ukmedicfrcs oh, Sara. May she rest in peace and have none of the misery she felt in life.
@@SusanSez1 Beautifully said.
This is one of the most heartbreaking ones I’ve seen. She seems so lost. I really hope someone helps her and she’s able to get back on track with life.
And specially as she's going to have a baby, I really hope she can get through this and gets the right help.
she needs to help herself. No one can get her sober but her
@@zoilalulu3798yep exactly if only people would stop thinking they need help... they stole and corrupted everyone's help, help is the last thing they need imo. It enables their addiction
@@ras_krystafari3333 I'm impressed, you sound like you really know what you're talking about. I bet you've legitimately given this idea thorough scrutiny through the lens of a non-biased, rational, statistically based point of view. You sound like you've studied psychology under the masters, possibly even ready some Jung, and aren't just parroting ideas that reinforce your worldview.
I was a meth addict and he's actually right. She can get help at an NA meeting anytime she chooses to walk into one @@bortbreadface6259
The story is a perfect example of:
" it's not why the addiction, it's why the pain "
-Maté
Gabor Mate a very wise man.
@@ibobeko4309 No, hes not.
Hes fallen into the same trap all intellectuals/clinicians do. Hes found A correlation, and thinks EVERYTHING is that correlation. He thinks hes founf the answer, and focuses solely on that conclusion. blinding him from any other possible prescription.
Highly intelligent, and talented, but lacks wisdom.
Meth totally destroyed my sons life and he died of Fentynal overdose at 44. He was so wonderful and talented and accomplished between meth episodes. He was very Good at construction..a computer genius..and an RN who worked in ICU at the Maricopa Hospital in the Burn Unit in Phoenix Arizona. I miss him so much. 😊❤
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
I’m so so sorry for your loss.
I hope the good memories you have comfort you when you miss him❤
@@tessamilano5697
Oh! I have So Many Good Memories! God Made Sure I got to be with him a lot before he left us. I miss him though because he was my only child that understood me.
@@kathleenwharton2139 this breaks my heart for you! I'm not much older than he was and have been through many struggles as well...I do hope and pray peace and joy for the rest of your life. Wish we could talk! Maybe in another life we'll meet, until then take care🩷❤️
This is one of the most tragic interviews I've ever seen, on or offline. I sure hope this woman gets the numerous kinds of help that she so desperately needs.
This is the truly vulnerable in our society. I pray she stays safe from predators 🙏
No one wants that lol shell be ok
@@samsonfitness5630 yes everyone wants you Haha
@@samsonfitness5630 you must be.a dude. Any woman with holes is a target.
@@konstantinosk9290
No they want you for sure
@@samsonfitness5630 People don't get r aped because of looks, you idiot!!
Everyone in the US needs to watch this. Addiction or not, people deserve compassion.
you wouldn't give a fuck about her if you saw her tweaking at walmart.
Yes. ❤❤❤
The US? So the rest of the world is perfect? The problem in the US is greedy crap government.
Okay, Adolf.
Especially Matt Damon
I love the interviewer. He’s so compassionate and nonjudgmental.
He isn't judgemental but I wouldn't say compassionate. His affect is pretty dry.
dude ! With the utmost respect to you.
the interviewer deals in misery and explication of vulnerable people.. all for profit!
Exploitation
@@DavidHarleysonRoute66You are 100% correct!
He comes across that way but honestly I’ve seen concerning behavior from mark. He recently posted ch*ld p*rn as one of his photograph portraits of an underage prostitute. He literally forced it upon us whether thought thru or not and I’m really disappointed and grossed out I had to see that child that way
She’s definitely delusional. She had a baby with Matt Damon. She needs help badly. I don’t believe she’s pregnant at all. I think she wishes she was. I hope she gets some help.
Maybe that's his name, just not the one you are thinking about.
@@joedesena6507Matt Damon actually has a daughter named Alexia. But her biological mother is his current wife, so she definitely got that from somewhere.
I agree, she’s definitely delusional and hope she gets the help she needs. She is clearly fragile
I don’t believe she’s pregnant
It’s a shame the mindset she has so sad
She seemed to touch one breast & maybe thought that was a baby growing... DK Sad in so many ways.
Lord, please let this pregnancy be all in her mind!
I’m pretty sure you know it’s all in her mind .
@@valhipkiss4011 she dont have mind .
It sure as hell isn't Matt Damon's child if there is one. Which I doubt there is
@@valerieperry3480 🤣 people get desperate sometimes imjs
@@valerieperry3480 huh
God bless this gentle sweet soul. I pray that she gets the proper help she needs & finds emotional & mental peace ❤
🙏💛
Gentle sweet soul? Wtf did you watch?
@@mattbarker1411don't you have something better to do with your time than to be an immature, comment section prick? How pathetic.
My heart just goes out to her ….
And to all those that judge - don’t, just don’t - try to be kind 🌸
Keep in mind there are different perspectives to this kind of situation. Some people who may feel judgmental towards her probably have trauma. I grew up with an addict and it was such a terrible environment. It becomes difficult to feel love towards them because they are never themselves. I don’t feel as judgmental anymore, but I used to. So please, don’t be angry with anyone who is judging her. While it isn’t right, they are just hurt and they are working to be better.
Apparently she passed away. May she rest in peace poor girl. She has been totally traumatized.
This is so painful to watch, what a lovely lady, some people will prey on that vulnerability in the streets. Hope and pray she gets the help she needs in the future
Yeah, I can't even watch it, I can't watch Alot of these videos it's just to much
i kinda think she's been "out there" on the Row more than one week...
My heart goes out to this fragile-minded woman. How cruel drugs are to humans. God bless her.
You mean how cruel are people with themselves putting drugs in their bodies. This was her choice, no one forced the drugs into her. Is not drugs that destroys people, is people destroying themselves.
defintely underlying psychiatric issues. more important to diagnosis them than to just get them off drugs, which is putting the cart before the horse
@@irinaquenga5324somtimes people fall into it
You don’t know
If you don’t know
Never judge
Form an opinion yes
Walk in another man’s shoes
How is fragile-minded meant to be a good thing?
@@irinaquenga5324t’s much more complex than that. Be grateful that you’ve never experienced the trauma that pushes people to do hard drugs
Mark, your skill, sensitivity, tone & inflection is a craft well honed and genuine. It is compelling & propelling journalism.
He's an asshole for not giving her some water she smacking her dry lips poor baby while he's making a buck off her poor luck
This is very sad. She said she is addicted to alcohol but doesn't drink often and has a baby with Matt Damon. Thank you Mark for posting these. You are an earth angel to these souls.
Gosh, I feel like if she were given a breast reduction, her neck and back would be in much better shape. She must be in a lot of pain, with the disc issue and such large breasts to carry around. I feel sad for you Sara, I hope you are ok, and do ok in the future, good luck getting a place.
Yeah, she’d definitely benefit from a reduction. Her mind is far more important though. Lady needs treatment big time
@@chiarosuburekeni9325 I imagine some of her drug use would be to relieve herself of pain. But yes, her mental health is very pressing.
Most dont use meth for pain. If she began drug use bc of pain, ot would've likely been opiates of some sort, then maybe led to meth. Although she claims she only drinks.
Yes she could get a medically approved breast reduction even with gov med insurance I wish someone would help her
The state should help her with her breasts poor lady
I hope Sara is over cared, getting helped , and staying sheltered safely. She seems so sweet 🎉❤
I think the same 😢
This is heartbreaking! I knew someone who isn't much older than Sara: now 46, and she abused meth heavily for 13yrs., and abused coke for at least 10yrs before graduating to Meth. She fell into homelessness 2 different times, each time from drugs: the first time: coke, the 2nd time: meth. When I met her, she was 2yrs. into recovery. I tried to help her, but things became very complicated whenever I interacted with her. I could tell that all those yrs of substance abuse really took a toll on her critical thinking skills, cognitive functions & emotional regulation. There were some personality disorders involved as well. I wanted to stay in her life, but It became so toxic between us, I had no choice but to leave to preserve my identity & individuality. I still care deeply for her, but I can no longer help her. She's needed professional help long before I ever met her. I still wish her the best.
Such a shame she’s almost childlike .probably not even pregnant. We hope 😢❤
Probably not at 44
Um I seriously doubt she is pregnant. It's pretty rare for someone who is in great health and who is not morbidly obese to become pregnant at her age!
My mom had me at 46
@@Tenzin6244 is definitely not too old to get pregnant.
@@Pixyedustno its not. But as they said, its not a typical thing for drug addicted, unhealthy, obese woman to become pregnant. Yes it can happen, chances are slim though
I hope this lady is helped - speaks articulatly and has some serious mental health issues that need professional support
She won't. She be preyed on by whoever she seeks help from.
She is a more articulate speaker than you are a good speller!😊
@@PrimateProductions That was nice.
She’s not going to seek help, I’m pretty sure it’s not mental health issues that drug puts you in that state of mind while using meth,
My brother didn’t have mental health problems but every time he uses it he’s a totally different person, in fact he’s three people at once each with their own voices speaking to each other and he doesn’t want help,I had a couple of people come to help him even cops to try and get him out of the house and into a hospital, but as they told me they can’t force him to get help since he’s an adult,..
Sad my brother is a great person and smart up until he touched this drug
lol... articulate. c'mon.
I could not finish this video. Glad you made it; but it's internally disturbing and deeply painful to see someone so obviously in need of a major intervention. And now that i know that she has passed away, it makes it that much more sad. I hope she has, at last, found peace. ☮
Mark you are truly an earth Angel. You always treat these broken people with empathy and dignity ❤. God bless this lady and help her find happiness..
This poor woman is suffering from a mental breakdown which is causing delusions and has made her lose her grip on reality 😢❤ I'm sure drugs are a huge factor.
Hoping you get all the help and support you need Sara! Hugs and prayers to you precious 🙏🩷
Meth causes delusions, without any outside mental illnesses
Heartbreaking! I don't believe she is truly pregnant but probably longs to be a mother. God Bless this woman and protect her while she's out there. I pray she gets the help she so desperately needs.
i thnk she also longs to BE MOTHERED. Often ill people become parents bc they themselves need parenting. One of the reasons that there are so many grown-up "throwaway children" on Skid Row
She doesn’t admit to meth use, but something is terribly wrong. I hope she can get help.
Sara you are a beautiful person. I pray God brings you healing. This one just breaks my heart.
My dad suffers from degenerative disc disease. It hurt a lot. This woman deserves a huge bigger than the world.
It’s a synonym for arthritis ;)
the content you provide is so unique. you are 1 of a kind
Is it him or is it the people off the streets?
Fun fact; when Mark started this channel he was accused of copying other channels. It was the time he still replied to comments from his subscribers.
@MarkVL Now you don't see any hearts whatsoever and I see people with bigger channels that give the time of day.
@@towerofresonance4877 You care about hearts?
@@towerofresonance4877 Mark interviews several people a day, edits at night, travels all over and spends his “free” time helping many interviewees. Single-handedly he produces free, quality content. But let’s shame Mark that he isn’t commenting quite enough! 😅
I understand Sara has passed. She was so uncomfortable in her own skin, so I pray she's flying free now. Coming back to this vid, I see some cruel jokes and comments. Really disheartening, as Sara suffered from mental illness. People can really be sh$tty. RIP Sara.
When did she pass and how
Did she have her baby
@jobizzotto5800 I don't know anything new. I'm pretty sure she wasn't pregnant.
Where did you learn that she has passed away?
@@demitriamcduff6631 from a comment here.
These videos are important to educate us and help people understand mental health, drug abuse and the true need for understanding. I hope Sara gets the help she needs
Don’t think I’ve ever felt so sorry for someone 😥
Agreed...this was difficult to watch
You’re a kind soul🪷🫶
Feel sorry for Matt Damon
@@lsdiesel8025 I heard he’s thrilled!
Poor Sara. My heart goes out to her. She seems very vulnerable.
Absolutely heartbreaking 💔
Mark is so compassionate and emapthetic. How we all should be.
My only son died 10 months ago from a herion and coccaine overdose, over the years i tried my best to help him, it breaks my heart that he passed on his own😢
I am sorry you lost your son to addiction. I hope you know you could not have helped him. Addiction is a disease, and recovery has to start with the self. Peace to you x
She doesn’t come across like a bad person. I wish someone can help her
There is absolutely no way one could know that though from this short interaction!
@@PrimateProductions A+ reading comprehension from you.
@@curlycoo50 oh my reading comprehension is just fine...I understood that you said she didnt seem to come across as a bad person...maybe you should check your own reading comprehension!😊
@@PrimateProductions Quit responding such BS on everyone's comments. SMH
@@Zachary3D on everyone's comments, huh?? So you tell others what they can or cannot say here? I'm afraid not...no matter how it makes you feel!😊
Poor woman. I pray the best for her.
🙏
Rest in Peace Sara 😢
How do you find out she died?
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.sporessss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is. dr.sporessss
Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episode, enough to start working on my mental health.
Absolutely heartbreaking - God bless her
What a sweet lady. It’s disturbing how we live in such a privileged, high tech country, and there’s so many people like this, desperate for help they’ll never receive.
The Internet has made alot of insecure people mentally ill who have become dependent on compliments and likes, not her though. I wish the internet would be used for public information, knowledge. I mean look at this world, people have become so anxious, sad and alot of people became introverted because they get all the entertainment inside their home instead of going out and explore the world, or getting to know neighbours, or family who is left.
@@OneMilian❤
There's no punishment harsh enough for people that manufacture and/or distribute this poison
The punishments are already extremely severe and look where we are. Everything is just getting worse. Legalizing all drugs is the right way, obviously
@@StefanReich no they're not, the courts are a revolving door and that's the problem. Move to Seattle for a bit and see if legalization is the right way....I'll wager that it would no longer be obvious.
What is it about the american way of life that pushes people to the abyss? You are a sick society full of sick people, keep blaming everyone else.
I used to stay up so long weird words would come out on my mouth. My hands would cramp and contort and I wasn’t able to get them unstuck for 30seconds or more. Not sleeping eating and not drinking makes your mind absolutely fckd. 7yrs clean would never go back I don’t miss it at all
Poor lady doesn’t seem to have a big drug problem, just a huge mental health issue. I hope she finds some help.
Are you kidding? She is definitely a user and it's very likely that her heavy drug use led to her psychological issues!!
@@PrimateProductions a lot of the time it’s actually the other way around, people use bc they have mental health issues and it makes them worse
She’s 44 😵💫
@@akedi2734 you don't think it is common for people to end up with mental health/psychiatric issues as a result of drug abuse? Lol. Yes of course some people use because they are suffering ...but that does not negate my comment whatsoever
@@PrimateProductions I don't understand why some people on this channel always feel the need to correct people and not let them just have their say...
Poor woman. Saying she has baby with matt damon. This breaks my heart
Her lying breaks your heart?
@@PrimateProductions because in her head that probably isn't a lie to her. It is blatantly obvious she has had a complete break from reality. Did you not see her talking to imaginary people in the beginning of the video?
@@PrimateProductions where is your heart? Seems to be ice cold
@@Ktcsr17 what you mean by that
Maybe she did have a baby with Matt
My heart goes out to her. It must be an extreme burden to live with your mind struggling.
If youre conscious of it, it definitely is a burden. Mg personal experience with being a prisoner of mh own mind makes it hard for everyone else vecause a lot of the time I'm not aware of how I'm acting sadly
As a co-host of an addiction medicine podcast, I find your content informative, well produced and sometimes challenging to watch. We've considered featuring patients on our podcast, but the ethical dilemma of informed consent always arises. It's not a criticism of your content, but rather an observation - some subjects appear to be in distress or possibly under the influence, which raises concerns about their ability to give truly informed consent. This is a complex issue in the portrayal of addiction and recovery.
Therapist here and I also wondered about informed consent….
Hard to qualify the veracity of their ability to consent,when often,especially here they aren't even able to know where they are,what there really doing, and show no signs of competence. Its an unbelievably powerful testimony for us, but long view,how's it for them?
I agree, does he pay them? If so he’s enabling their drug use..
@@cashmoneychanel1209 I don’t know the answer to that. The participants do seem to have a genuine affection for their interviewer. I have heard many speak favourably about what they’ve been purchased in terms of gifts.
@@cashmoneychanel1209yes he does. Look up Rebecca. 😢
She never admitted to crystal meth. I realize we don’t see everything. Mark may have seen her use or seen paraphernalia. But it shouldn’t be in the title unless it was self identified by her. She doesn’t deserve that. The title should be changed for integrity purposes…
Disagree.
@@jacquelinefitzpatrick2405 I don't disagree because he is not a doctor and she never admitted to it
He’s there all the time maybe seen her use. She doesn’t seem too with it I don’t think alcoholism can make you hallucinate about having a baby with a celebrity.
I totally agree I was thinking the same thing. I was reading the comments about her alleged Meth addiction but I honestly don't see that this looks like schizophrenia/psychosis not Meth.
@@tatijanvier8092 totally! It just feels wrong with him asking her repeatedly, her denying it, and then it being the title-and now her official label. That’s all. She was with it enough to deny drug use, showing she didn’t want that to be part of her story. Mark should have respected that. The title is a simple thing and what he types has influence.
What a sweet and gentle lady 😢❤
Your channel deserves a reward. I don’t know if you are a journalist or not but this by far is one of the best channels. I cry watching most of your videos and pray for strangers. So many lost souls that could have been helped. ❤
This interview was heartbreaking. She needs mental health help stat. And she seems like a sweet lady. Mark, pleade follow up on Sara.
serious question: why does it say in the title that Sara is doing "meth" even though she didn't say (or want to say) it herself?
Good question. I guess he’ll change the title later, might have been a mistake.
l agree. She didn't really look or act like the 'tweakers' l have met.
Another tough one to get through.... Poor woman. I hope she gets/finds help. She deserves it. So much vulnerability!
Sarah does not appear to be a meth addict. It looks like she's struggling with mental illness. She has a good heart and like others have stated in the comments, I hope that she gets the help she needs! Very sad.
You do know that meth causes mental health problems?
The fact that there are poor people like this is America is an abomination. She won’t get the help she needs or deserves . It’s fucking tragic 😢
I felt this one. Poor woman. Wish you the best.
My savior complex struggles with this channel. I want to help so many of these people.
i hope someone can help sara - i see a hurt soul that needs someone for help with her disk disease as well as pregnancy - chronic pain hinders the body. really hope we can see an update ❤ you’ve got this sara
I don’t think she is pregnant, I think she is suffering from delusions. Also, the Matt Damon story didn’t make sense, I don’t believe that was real. She is in psychosis because of the drug use.
The interviewer needs to ask more open-ended questions. Too often, he makes a suggestion to the subject, which they then agree with.
interviews like this bridge the gap between worlds. if someone will take the time to watch and understand a person who they would usually disregard because of some pre-conceived notion that they hold, then thats extremely important for humanity.
Sara has a mental disorder. I seen that on the opening statement. Then to say she had a baby with Matt Damon solidified it for me.
So very sad, she seems to be so incredibly vulnerable in such a dark environment. My heart hurts for what she must go through 😢
Lord, I hope her family see this and go get her to get the help she needs ❤
She says she doesn't know if her ma is dead or alive. And she never mentions her father. Likely that her family doesn't want to know.
man this is terrible. even if she gets sober, she will never be the same again. I suspect her delusional state wouldn't improve largely.
I abused a lot of drugs as a teen and I strongly believe that's why I have severe emotional disregulation now. Drugs, booze, even poor diet - you don't get away with misuse of it.
Terrible thing. I feel sorry for this woman
I’m praying she gets the help and people she needs in her life and stays clear of predators
Relapsed since my sobriety comment 3 years ago, back to 15 months sober, I did get a DUI, 2 parking tickets and quit my job, was this close to ending it, went broke all in 4 weeks. Thankfully I’m here and I learned, I get scared knowing what if I did end my own life that morning.
Just wanted to say, glad you are still with us! You are loved, wanted and needed here. Zack, your life is important, you matter and know that I’ll be praying for you!
Congratulations 👏 Best wishes ❤
She seems to be holding her breast like a baby about 4 minutes in. Anyone else see that? She seems so sweet and lost. I hope she gets help.
Curious how he knows she is a meth addict. Not saying it isn't true but she never acknowledged even using drugs
This woman doesn't have a meth problem, she is in psychosis, she has schizophrenia and it is serious. She should be institutionalized for her own safety. She was having a discussion with herself at the beginning in case you missed it. I don't know how you couldn't.
You are joking right? You do realize meth use like 99% of the time causes psychosis after 3 days?
Meth has been known to cause temporary schizophrenia. It messes so much with your brain - making you so paranoid you believe delusions. Opiates just put you to sleep.
How can you just assume that she has psychosis and schizophrenia based off this one interview?
She could be in a drug induced psychosis tho which is most likely the case here
there are so many possibilities, she might have an intellectual disability, maybe she’s a compulsive liar or has another mental health issue. We can’t know what’s going on with her from this one interview alone.
She is in desperate need of a breast reduction and mental health meds. I hope Mark can take her to some sort of facility.
It is so so sad that we don't have institutions like we did before. At least they got some level of care there. With better standards they would be a real help.
How does ones breasts become this ravaged ? I had to do a double take . Can’t imagine coping with all that
She atleast needs a really good bra for some type of support
@@Kimberly_K_ From gaining and losing weight rapidly, meth also reduces your elasticity and cause early aging and sagging of the skin. She is also not wearing a bra, and most women in our society wear bras in public.
@@Kimberly_K_aging
@@Uhhlaneuh mmmm.....not always! Please!
Heartbreaking...so sad ..the horror caused to these vulnerable people ..
Thank you for these interviews, done with much respect ! Grts from Belgium 🇧🇪
I wish I hit the lottery because she would be the first one I'd help. I had family member with large breasts. It's so painful. Indentations on shoulders. Causes cysts and much more. Addictions come from trauma. And struggles. I can only pray, but prayers go along way. God bless her.
I'm amazed that Sara can meet her basic needs on a daily basis.....bless her and stay safe.
Terrifying to think possible
If you're ever in NYC.. and want to interview a person free from H, but still recovery from booze. I got a ton to say. Thank you, for all you do.
keep going, you got this!
@@sydneyjordan7331 weird to have this kind of positive reply on the internet. Was immediately was skeptical. .. lmao. Thank you! made my day. I hope you and your loved ones are well!
Congratulations on any and all achievements that you made! ❤️🫶🏽☀️Love from Florida 🌴
Congrats on recovery from H, that in itself is a huge achievement. You've got this, keep going and Alcohol will be a thing from the past as well. I have had therapy which helped me cut right down to being a social occasion drinker. Joining a gym and being creative and painting have helped me refocus away from alcohol. It's not easy, but it is so worth it. Proud of you ❤
My heart really goes out for her. I wish for her life to be filled with love and care🩷
People . She’s fine . Once Matt Damon starts sending in those child support checks she’s good to go for life
I have nothing but compassion for this woman - I feel so bad for her …. I really hope she gets help before it’s too late. ☹️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕
Incredibly sad and heartbreaking. There's a very sweet woman lost in there. 😢 💔
This is heartbreaking. I hope someone watching this video can help her.
Be kind to every kind. Hope she gets help and treatment soon and saved. ❤😢
Meth psychosis is very real 😢
Idk about meth psychosis. But I do have degenerated discs too. It's just awful
@@col.cottonhill6655 so you believe she had a baby with Matt Damon?
Why is she labeled as a meth addict though? she said she is not using any drugs, delusions like these can easily be from a natural mental disorder without any drugs being involved.
@Broski Snowski I mean if you look at the other upload its obvious he is on crystal meth, in her case it might actually just be a mental illness of some sort.
@@jhozthron4415 lol...so you believe the person that claims to have a baby with Matt Damon that he is currently raising when they deny meth use?? Gullible are you?
She could be in unimaginable pain that has led to decades of drug use. None the less, heartbreaking situation ❤
Who said she did drugs? She could just be crazy.
That's the case more often than not. Untreated chronic pain. Doctors do not help patients anymore so they turn to the streets for pain relief.
@@flyeventplanning The title says “Crystal Meth addict Sara”!!!
Amen
@@flyeventplanning the title is literally "crystal meth addict." So...Mark said she did drugs 🤷♂️
I have a suspicion that she did not have a baby with Matt Damon nor is she pregnant..
I’m praying so hard for this lady
So lost but seems lovely lady I hope she is safe and gets help. Drugs are demons .
Lord please bring healing to Sara.
There ain’t no help.
47.5 million American living with some kind of mental illness. That’s 1 in 5 people. Only 43% had any care.
14.1 million Americans living with a serious mental illness. That’s 1 in 20. Only 64% had any kind of care. There are only 35,000 beds for mental heath treatment provided for by the government in the the entire country. And that’s for actually treatment. Care can mean anything from seeing a psychiatrist once a month to getting prescriptions to even a 72 hour psyc hold, etc. none of it is actually treatment. Unless you’re rich and can pay cash to a good private mental health treatment center you’re pretty much screwed. Because the private treatment centers that take insurance, they try to keep costs low. They keep as little employees as possible, cut corners, they do whatever they can to maximize profits and there’s also very little oversight. The worse insurance you have the worse places you’ll go and it’s the people that need treatment the most are the ones who cannot keep a job at the kinds of companies that provides really good insurance. That’s why you hear about ‘Booty Juice’ (powerful sedative) so much, especially from mentally ill homeless. Because the types of private treatment centers they’re going to is are the places that just knock you out all day so they don’t have ti deal with you and so they don’t need a full staff. Those 35,000 spots in state run facilities are the really the only chance they got, but the numbers are like winning the lotto. The reason state run facilities are so much better is because there a lot of oversight and it’s not profit driven. They actually spend the money. It’s tax money so they spend.. They have full staffs, different departments. They actually take the time and do treatment, therapy, group therapy art therapy, they teach them coping mechanisms, like skills, they get them into a routine, etc.They spend the time with the patients and really try, but the sad thing is, with how little amount of beds the state has is it ends up the people that become eligible for those beds are usually the most worse off, and I mean the top couple of percent most serious cases, many of them cannot be helped. When Reagan slashed the fund for state run facilities, and that was one of his biggest slashes, America just stared dumping its mentally ill in prisons and the budget for treatment has only been slashed more and more since. No place makes mental illness worse than prison. Putting mentally ill people in prison should be outlawed, it’s cruel. And many of them can be helped if judges were able to send them to a state run mental heath treatment facilities during their first few arrests, but there’s not enough beds and so they go to state prisons and they end up doing their time in solitary, which can drive a sane man crazy, and they come out more violent and more mentally ill each time. That’s why when you hear about these crimes that shock the nation, you can always see the building up in their rap sheet. Each arrest the crimes are getting worse and worse. Those are all missed opportunities to help them. But apparently half the country thinks government providing services to The People is ‘communism’ and so it gives the politicians permission to slash and slash these budgets. It’s weird cuz I don’t know who the hell they think provides the prisons. But that’s the long and short of it. There’s no help. America has screwed itself.
So sad the way she avoided eye contact with Mark and the camera. Maybe her stories of having babies is a projection of herself being new and starting life again,being needed,, having someone to care for. A reason to exist. When you're so low you can create a new reality in your mind and believe it.
The total lack of eye contact is a sign of so many psychological problems. Very concerning. Poor woman this interview was disturbing on so many levels. She was so fragile and vulnerable.
Fly high sweet Sara. No more suffering. Rest in peace ❤
Are you pointing these people to resources available in their area to help them? This doesn’t look like crystal meth at all. Morally, I’m not sure that she is lucid enough to agree to be doing this interview. So I hope you are helping her find her way after using her story for views.
My ex wife is a meth addict who has stage 4 cancer. She has been a meth addict for about 8 years now. In 2021 she left us for some kid she met at rehab. Ever since she has not seen nor talk to her son, or even paid a cent of the court ordered child support. Between the lying and cheating, she’s the reason I am highly judgmental towards addicts. Me, I got a career in IT and just graduated from college last month. Life has been progressing since she left us.
Congratulations on your education and props to you for being a stable loving father. I never dealt with many addicts, but people I care about have and they all left a path of destruction and trauma everywhere they went. It's difficult to empathize with most of them. Some I can sympathize.
I’d recommend reading the laws of human nature by Robert Greene
Addiction is a disease. Have mercy and compassion. Treat a broken mind the same as you treat a broken leg. Wishing your partner a recovery and peace.
@@lillustpotion did you not read ? She left them for some other addict. Her children and husband, left them for drugs and another junkie. Empathy ends when you value your next fix over your own babies and husband. Doesn't mean anyone wishes them bad or has no sympathy. We all know they're dope sick, but they are to be held accountable for the damage and trauma they inflict on others. I hope the children and husband have peace.
@@SpudGirl don’t be so quick to not blame the husband,
He may have a savior complex. The only side we are seeing is his with this comment.
I hope Mark is taking care of himself.
Me too. ❤
I’m with you friend. This is heavy
This breaks my heart. Prayers for this woman.
She’s obviously very anxious. I think she started taking the drugs due to extreme symptoms of anxiety that she suffers maybe due to undiagnosed autism..?
Struggles making eye contact, talking etc?
She needs to be in a mental hospital where she can get help and be protected.