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Homeless man talks openly about being addicted to heroin. We have an opioid crisis in America.

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A homeless man named Keith shares a candid and personal account of his struggle with heroin addiction on the streets.

This one hits close to home for me. I was Keith's age when I was homeless in Hollywood and I was addicted to drugs with no end in sight. Keith is open about being addicted to heroin. When the market crashed Keith lost his job in the housing industry. He was addicted to painkillers and started to use heroin because it was cheaper. Before you judge Keith you should know drugs like heroin and crack cocaine will completely take your life away. Alcohol can too, but drug addiction is much worse. Keith talks very candid about the grip of heroin on a life. It takes your life away. Keith may sound like he enjoys street life, but really listen to what he is saying. He is not happy and wants to get out. Listen to his first wish. He just does not know how to stop heroin. For interviews from homeless people: Los Angeles Homeless Man Shares the Harsh Reality of Skid Row youtu.be/T_c5ff0EEcA Homeless Heroin Addict Shares the Truth on Opioid Epidemic and Drug Addiction youtu.be/xj_by-u0N8o Homeless at 9. Abused at 11. Is this Venice Beach Man's homelessness by choice? youtu.be/Ho4AU4yo-jU #homeless #losangeles #addiction ================================== Subscribe here: youtube.com/c/invisiblepeople?sub_confirmation=1 Invisible People’s website: invisiblepeople.tv Support Invisible People: invisiblepeople.tv/donate On Patreon: patreon.com/invisiblepeople Invisible People’s Social Media: youtube.com/invisiblepeople twitter.com/invisiblepeople instagram.com/invisiblepeople facebook.com/invisiblepeopletv Mark Horvath’s Twitter: twitter.com/hardlynormal About Invisible People There is a direct correlation between what the general public perceives about homelessness and how it affects policy change. Most people blame homelessness on the person experiencing it instead of the increasing shortage of affordable housing, lack of employment, childhood trauma, lack of a living wage, or the countless reasons that put a person at risk. This lack of understanding creates a dangerous cycle of misperception that leads to the inability to effectively address the root causes of homelessness. We imagine a world where everyone has a place to call home. Each day, we work to fight homelessness by giving it a face while educating individuals about the systemic issues that contribute to its existence. Through storytelling, education, news, and activism, we are changing the narrative on homelessness. This isn’t just talk. Each year, our groundbreaking educational content reaches more than a billion people across the globe. Our real and unfiltered stories of homelessness shatter stereotypes, demand attention and deliver a call-to-action that is being answered by governments, major brands, nonprofit organizations, and everyday citizens just like you. However, there is more work to be done on the road ahead. Homelessness is undoubtedly one of our b

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What people say. Highly recommended as a powerful, self-aware, and honest look into the reality and grip of opioid addiction.

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Can't read with the paywall, and this is probably contrary to the message of the article, but this interview ( link to this video ) with a homeless heroin adict made a great impression on me. He comes off as both extremely self-aware and honest.

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> doing drugs to forget your life has been a mess for a long time is not a lifestyle choice decision. That's a bold statement. Choice and compulsion occupy the same place in hell. Youtube is actually a fantastic resource for the average Joe (like me) who wants to hear how it is straight from the source: link to this video

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Extremely powerful 5 minute interview with an obviously intelligent homeless person addicted to heroin: link to this video Terrifying

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On “Finland has slashed homelessness; the rest of Europe is failing”

> Have you actually talked to them? yes. Everyone has their own story. Checkout these interviews on Youtube: LA - link to this video Seattle - link The homeless I talked with in Boulder romanticize camping forever along the creeks and being free from society, while trying to leach off of public services. > Do you know why they prefer their lifestyle? Drug addiction, mental health, and in some cases lack of family support. > that drug addiction is a lifestyle choice Drug addiction is a choice. Based on my very limited personal experiences, you gotta commit to making a change (see above videos). Many addicts just aren't ready to leave their vices for a better life. No amount of rehab will help someone…