Crystal Meth and Fentanyl Addict-Anthony

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  • Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Anthony, a crystal meth and fentanyl addict in Los Angeles.
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  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd. 2 роки тому +472

    Giving these people a voice is such an underrated form of humanitarianism. Making them feel heard and human. You’re awesome mark 💜

    • @jennifer56401
      @jennifer56401 2 роки тому +11

      In some ways it’s exactly the opposite

    • @shellyg5705
      @shellyg5705 2 роки тому +1

      @@jennifer56401 How so?

    • @4eyes2sea
      @4eyes2sea 2 роки тому +11

      @@jennifer56401 i think you're right in a way. We don't know what happens to them after this interview. It may have opened a can of worms that may be better left sealed. It would be good to know what happens after, right?

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 2 роки тому +4

      @@4eyes2sea
      I totally understand and agree w/you👍

    • @jennifer56401
      @jennifer56401 2 роки тому +4

      I feel as tho the “drug” user is being exploited. This content creator makes a “show” of those in despair- but it goes deeper- the content creator is a user himself… I also feel he is suffering from addiction .. he uses despair to make himself whole, this is a bad habit for humans to get into..

  • @scottpound411
    @scottpound411 2 роки тому +88

    Anthony was my best friend after high school until like 2008. His family owned an auto shop he grew up well off. One of the best motocross riders I know. Racer but we did Fmx too. He’s only been like this for 6 years or so. Can’t tell you how upsetting this is to me.

    • @Mendesvmgc1
      @Mendesvmgc1 2 роки тому +12

      If you hear from him. Let me know please. Tell him to call Victor.

    • @MrMexUniversal
      @MrMexUniversal Рік тому +3

      We gotta pray for him.

    • @zelda4lifeschramm
      @zelda4lifeschramm Рік тому +5

      Praying for your friend to find hope.I was addicted 12 years and now have 8 years clean.

    • @Imsickofallyallseeingmyname
      @Imsickofallyallseeingmyname Рік тому +1

      I can relate to his disposition on life. Hope it feels less upsetting to know this is normal for a lot of people.... feeling this way from day to day

    • @knowwankeno1de1witdelongna85
      @knowwankeno1de1witdelongna85 8 місяців тому

      @@zelda4lifeschrammLucy 🟦 🟥 Is betta than druqs

  • @andrewptob
    @andrewptob 2 роки тому +110

    This is a particularly depressing episode. This poor guy just seems so detached and defeated.

    • @ryanjavierortega8513
      @ryanjavierortega8513 2 роки тому +1

      Do you think the ice-cream melted because of the blowtorch?

    • @ebeneezerscrooge2942
      @ebeneezerscrooge2942 2 роки тому

      @@ryanjavierortega8513 where did he find ice cream?

    • @ryanjavierortega8513
      @ryanjavierortega8513 2 роки тому +4

      @@ebeneezerscrooge2942 ice-cream, particularly that flaVOR, can be found in the California area

    • @GiGi_to_3
      @GiGi_to_3 2 роки тому +1

      @@ryanjavierortega8513 😁

    • @theloniouszappa
      @theloniouszappa 2 роки тому +1

      @@ryanjavierortega8513 wtf is the deal with him eating a carton of ice cream like that?

  • @willissudweeks1050
    @willissudweeks1050 2 роки тому +13

    Mark is very real allowing people to smoke like that in front of him and not being a baby about it. No other interviewer would do that. He really wants to get to know people exactly as they are.

  • @mrblackitalian3715
    @mrblackitalian3715 2 роки тому +113

    Brought tears to my eyes.
    There's so much I want to comment but I hold back because I will take up the whole comment section.
    (Mark) there's literally no one like you. Platform you've created SWU,
    Says a lot about you as a human.
    Thank you Mark, much respect

    • @marylougeorge9890
      @marylougeorge9890 2 роки тому

      👍❤️👏

    • @junglegirl5174
      @junglegirl5174 2 роки тому +2

      Go ahead and take up the whole comment section and let us decide if we wanna read u or not. I do. Im all ears❤️

    • @marylougeorge9890
      @marylougeorge9890 2 роки тому

      @@junglegirl5174 😉👍👏❤️

  • @creatureunderthebed7083
    @creatureunderthebed7083 2 роки тому +25

    That is literally the slowest melting ice cream I've ever seen.

  • @jurgislv
    @jurgislv 2 роки тому +153

    THIS guy is the REAL nihilist, not that one video with the guy telling fake stories. This guy is the DEFINITION of nihilism. I wish him the best, hopefully he finds happiness 🙏

    • @gwynethpaltrow6896
      @gwynethpaltrow6896 2 роки тому +4

      agreed

    • @tylermitch7297
      @tylermitch7297 2 роки тому +9

      Fake stories? Why would he make up a story about getting a hernia while having sex? Lol. Sounded true to me

    • @seltzermint5
      @seltzermint5 2 роки тому +1

      agree with you one thousand percent

    • @subex9743
      @subex9743 2 роки тому +3

      @@tylermitch7297 reread the comment….think. 🥾🤭

    • @ibbjos08
      @ibbjos08 2 роки тому +12

      Man, he was speaking the truth about when a woman decides to leave. She made up her mind way back.

  • @theloniouszappa
    @theloniouszappa 2 роки тому +10

    He was asked "are you planning on staying in this situation for the rest of your life?" As an addict, I can say that I never thought past the current day. One, three, five years NEVER even entered my mind.

  • @lizzybarba-vancil6668
    @lizzybarba-vancil6668 2 роки тому +18

    I started to cry seeing him take that hit. It reminded me of that feeling of hitting the pipe…I related to some of his story. It’s a reminder of the deep pain that is felt within. The pain that no one sees or even knows about. SWUB is a powerful channel to bring awareness that addicts are people trying to cope the only way that they know how. Some of these coping skills are built from survival. Although drugs aren’t a healthy coping skill, it’s a destructive cycle that’s hard to come out of if you don’t know how to do it or where to even start. It becomes a part of our life, it becomes who you are.
    Thank you Mark for this remarkable channel. You are a soundboard that is needed. You give people a voice.
    By the Grace of God I will be celebrating 10 years clean/sober in June. I am thankful for my journey and life change I’ve made over the years. Its not always easy, but it’s possible.
    Anthony, your life matters and I believe in you.🙏🏼

  • @vanessafotheringham9120
    @vanessafotheringham9120 2 роки тому +78

    "Having kids and worries knocks years off your life" .... but what you're doing to yourself? I think he would be a really good guy if he was sober

    • @monicdavis6150
      @monicdavis6150 2 роки тому +1

      😂

    • @evanduvall2359
      @evanduvall2359 2 роки тому +7

      And here you are talking down on someone over UA-cam? Feel any better yet?

    • @betsybabf748
      @betsybabf748 2 роки тому +8

      @@evanduvall2359 She's just starting obvious fact. Adults can handle that.

    • @gabriellerosewood7850
      @gabriellerosewood7850 2 роки тому +2

      Lol what are you saying.. he IS a good guy sobriety is irrelevant and he is sober

    • @Faithfulfarmer
      @Faithfulfarmer 2 роки тому +1

      “That constant worry shit, I think that knocks years off your life.” Don’t quote if your gonna twist his words. He mentioned before that job and kids are a stressor. That’s it

  • @tyrelmcallister3634
    @tyrelmcallister3634 2 роки тому +78

    This guy is one of the most authentic meth addicts I've seen on this channel. A lot less of the wild fabricated stories, and a lot more, "I'm the jerk" realism.

  • @cmoore7780
    @cmoore7780 2 роки тому +40

    I totally understand this guy. He is exactly the the friends I grew up with..I hit me and I’m not sure what else to say. Thank you mark seriously thank you for helping me see things in a different light. I’m currently in a methadone maintenance program. If not I’d probably be there with him…

    • @jolleadnsj5548
      @jolleadnsj5548 2 роки тому +3

      Good for you! Keep going man

    • @skyormil2059
      @skyormil2059 2 роки тому +1

      God bless u. Keep up the good work. U have ppl rooting for u.

    • @thatdude3977
      @thatdude3977 2 роки тому +1

      GL young one.

    • @sup393
      @sup393 2 роки тому +1

      Keep working that program

    • @jamessones4044
      @jamessones4044 2 роки тому

      That methadone turns your bones green, did you know that? Personally I feel just as much of an addict going to the chemist everyday!
      It may be free but it’s 20 times harder to get off !
      I wish I didn’t have a tolerance atall.
      I could just stick it in my arm and be gone.
      Some people just don’t do want this life ATALL !

  • @Mark-gn5rw
    @Mark-gn5rw 2 роки тому +38

    This terrified me. Being recovering Addict of Fetynal/ meth/ crack on and on...
    3 clean years now. But really stirred up some memories ..and made me even more great ful of better Path. Hope he can find this Path too
    Godspeed

    • @marylougeorge9890
      @marylougeorge9890 2 роки тому +5

      Congratulations! Keep on doing what you have been.👍👏👏👏❤️

  • @Summerrzzz
    @Summerrzzz 2 роки тому +64

    He truly seems like a good person, he just got caught up in the substance : / I hope he gets the help he deserves and doesn’t have to worry about people stealing his belongings again and gets a safe roof over his head!🙏🏼💜

    • @boutiquebabe
      @boutiquebabe 2 роки тому +9

      So sad bc he had a tiny home and got kicked out. They have to follow rules there and I'm sure it doesn't include illegal drugs.

    • @SwissCheese112
      @SwissCheese112 2 роки тому +1

      surrounded himself with the wrong people, and the devil reached out

    • @Rodwill18
      @Rodwill18 2 роки тому +1

      @@boutiquebabe lol

    • @marcelinoperez2926
      @marcelinoperez2926 2 роки тому +1

      @@SwissCheese112 What devil ? And was God watching?
      I

  • @usernotfound3844
    @usernotfound3844 2 роки тому +36

    It's amazing that many of the people interviewed have never talked about their pain until meeting Mark. Moreover, never having someone actually asks and LISTEN for their heart's answer. Humanity has to be better for others.

  • @David-eu1ms
    @David-eu1ms 2 роки тому +8

    "You are where you are because that's where you want to be" there's wisdom in this.

  • @Jett1873
    @Jett1873 2 роки тому +47

    I grew up with Anthony. One of the funniest best guys you’ll ever meet. Anthony would always take me and my brothers dirt bike riding. In fact he’s one of the best dirt bike riders in the world and an amazing chef. Miss you Anthony. Hopefully you can get some help man. Love you dude.

    • @MrMexUniversal
      @MrMexUniversal Рік тому +1

      Seeing any human being in this situation is heartbreaking; the least we can do is pray for him and anyone in this situation.

    • @babyhittla4444
      @babyhittla4444 10 місяців тому

      cap

  • @LouisaDD
    @LouisaDD 2 роки тому +10

    This one is truly and utterly heartbreaking. Anthony seems a lovely man and I’m sure his friends from home miss him terribly. I wish you all the best, Anthony, and I hope you find the love and happiness and friendships you deserve, wherever you live. Sending you love from Northern Europe.

    • @marcelinoperez2926
      @marcelinoperez2926 2 роки тому

      *This one is truly and utterly heartbreaking*
      Millions of children dying of starvation and their homes being bombed by the Americans...it's heartbreaking,
      This man doesn't want another life.

  • @kevinsmith5360
    @kevinsmith5360 Рік тому +3

    "You're where you are because that's where you want to be"- such profound wisdom at the end of this video. So true and so sad, we give ourselves the lives we think we deserve.

  • @knotsocialmusic
    @knotsocialmusic 2 роки тому +10

    Watching these amazing people are why I'm not homeless, a drug addict or ruining my life... Anymore

  • @OculusOfficial
    @OculusOfficial 2 роки тому +86

    Damn this guy is real.
    Sucks to see him hurting in this way, in this place.
    I hope hes able to find affluence, there is no way to friendship whilst everyone is at war.
    His intelligence shows in his articulation, even whilst he is on an intense drug combo.

    • @unknownentity8256
      @unknownentity8256 2 роки тому +2

      For some brains they are cognitive enhancers, even though they definitely are the worst thing possible you could give to your body aside from something that instantly kills you.

    • @montys420-
      @montys420- 2 роки тому +1

      Agreed brother, so easy for any of us to walk his path, only just got off of the fentanyl/methadone train myself been clean for 12mths, if this guy needed help and was sincere I would help this man in a heart beat, cause ive been in his shoes!

  • @rubymeagher1005
    @rubymeagher1005 2 роки тому +5

    Mark, thank you, Sir! Eyes and hearts have been opened due to your channel. Brilliant work

  • @Yellowbootz
    @Yellowbootz 2 роки тому +13

    Great interview Mark. I can’t help but notice the irony with how he feels about life and then the quote on his hat lol. Out of all the hats

  • @JR-mp9wu
    @JR-mp9wu 2 роки тому +9

    Love from the Midwest Anthony! Thank you for sharing your story. Parts of your story really resonated with me, especially about working. I hope you are able to continue keeping a positive attitude about everything. I'll be sending positive vibes your way and thank you again for sharing.

  • @ccary6908
    @ccary6908 2 роки тому +44

    This is one of your best yet in a lot of ways, and I love that you allowed him to smoke. It immediately made me want to smoke… but that’s not your fault or problem, much more mine. Still. This shows me how active drug addicts like this man and myself live in delusions that we have created. It’s sad.

    • @javoferoz4819
      @javoferoz4819 2 роки тому +5

      I know, I've been five years now without smoking meth, and when I watched him smoke it made me crave for it too, it's a curse that never goes, I had to go and buy an icecream to ease the craving and fool my brain hahaha.

    • @justinharris2272
      @justinharris2272 2 роки тому +4

      Me too man, it's a trigger for me to watch people do dope. It's scary the way people are mixing crank and fent these days. Wishing nothing but the best for us all

    • @Alritealritealrite
      @Alritealritealrite 2 роки тому +5

      @@javoferoz4819 Ice-cream is actually what i would get as a recovery food when i would come off it. Im not sure why. Maybe the sugar and its dense in calories

    • @marylougeorge9890
      @marylougeorge9890 2 роки тому +1

      Bless you, honey.❤️

    • @javoferoz4819
      @javoferoz4819 2 роки тому +4

      @@Alritealritealrite I know, I used to drink a lot of coke and sugary drinks too when I was doing it, it's the sugar. Hope you can quit soon, if I did it's proof you can too, wish you all the best.

  • @leconyarhym5412
    @leconyarhym5412 2 роки тому +4

    Mark thank you for allowing each one you interview to feel comfortable enough to be themselves. I am enjoying the transparency on each of these videos! SWU is my go to everyday!

  • @annvidovic5270
    @annvidovic5270 2 роки тому +10

    Anthony valued hard work and following through on responsibilities which are terrific character traits. He should be proud of his work habits. Someday those habits and values may lead him to another path. Best wishes to you, Anthony.

  • @lexluthor7212
    @lexluthor7212 2 роки тому +5

    You're a wise man Anthony. I would love to listen to you for longer. You say things how they are. I wish you the best.

  • @jonboatmorava9115
    @jonboatmorava9115 2 роки тому +17

    Ain't nothing worse than the thief helping you look for what they stole from ya.

  • @juan4realz942
    @juan4realz942 2 роки тому +17

    25:55 til the end is SUPER profound. He's literally saying the same thing that someone like Alan watts or Anthony Robin's preach incessantly, and pay big bucks to hear. But because he's stuck in a rut, people write off his wisdom. But he's super wise in my opinion, he's just sick of being a slave, like most sane and moral human beings. I wish him the best of luck.

  • @Jessica_Crease87
    @Jessica_Crease87 2 роки тому +3

    My mom was a single mom that worked alot and I did my own thing also! Went to rehab my first time at 17! Thr kast time I went to rehab I was 22 amd moved away! I'm 35 now and I've been clean since I was 23! I work have a home and a daughter been with my husband 10 years! I'm happier than ever! It can happen to anyone u just have to want it and put the work in! You have to get clean and fight everyday! Be productive so it keeps ur mind off things! I promise anyone can do it!

    • @celticwarrior777
      @celticwarrior777 2 роки тому

      yeah they havr to want to though. congrats on your sober

  • @mikegeary8056
    @mikegeary8056 2 роки тому +11

    The ice cream was grossing me out more than the meth.

  • @candykizz3z68
    @candykizz3z68 2 роки тому +6

    Wow 😮 the way you get their stories out there Mark 👏🏼
    5:48 When he said “I don’t have much left, that’s why I’m actually here” HE’S HONEST.. not pretending he’s gonna use the money you provide for him elsewhere …

  • @danadane2501
    @danadane2501 2 роки тому +3

    The way he described the first time taking opiates or heroin is dead on. That's exactly how it happened to me . Became super productive after that first hit . Thought I had all figured out. Over the next 7 years lost everything I ever knew . At first in numbs your physical pain , next you become physically dependent , next you your emotions become numbed out , you find yourself the literal walking dead . Completely controlled by a biodegradable substance . I speak from experience . It's unbelievable how many people I've seen die from the same pathway this man is on . Please get better. What ever u have 2 do man.

  • @gabrielvladimirdavis
    @gabrielvladimirdavis 2 роки тому +28

    mark you are a genius! You are like a sculptor with a chunk of marble who creates the most beautiful art. I admire you dude!

  • @kymfrancis4612
    @kymfrancis4612 2 роки тому +12

    This man is so beautiful & so terrifyingly lost 😞 - deep down he is a decent person & it such a tragedy to witness someone in such dire straits.

    • @jacquelynlinn1505
      @jacquelynlinn1505 2 роки тому +3

      Stay off of Tender.

    • @kymfrancis4612
      @kymfrancis4612 2 роки тому +2

      @@jacquelynlinn1505 WTAF?

    • @kymfrancis4612
      @kymfrancis4612 2 роки тому +3

      @@jacquelynlinn1505 is life so hateful for you that you abuse random people; I pity people like you, you have your head up your own backside that you are oblivious to the fact that anyone could end up in the same situation as this man.

    • @lara1056
      @lara1056 2 роки тому +3

      @@kymfrancis4612 lol

    • @kymfrancis4612
      @kymfrancis4612 2 роки тому

      @@jacquelynlinn1505 what is “Tender”?

  • @karlkidd1
    @karlkidd1 2 роки тому +8

    I'm 41.. I completely understand where he's coming from when he talks about "what's the point?," Or "For what?"
    I'm a very skilled Ironworker, fabricator, welder, mechanic, etc. But the last few weeks, it has just felt better to stay home and drink beer on the couch all day with my cat.
    I know I have to get back to work soon. Idk.

  • @LaPeRiKa1482
    @LaPeRiKa1482 2 роки тому +3

    Always watch your videos during Lunch.. Thanks Mark for giving them the time to hear them out and us the chance to let us into their daily lifes. No words can express how deep all these interviews have impacted my life..Blessings Mark and everyone 🙂

  • @brandondimmitt5050
    @brandondimmitt5050 2 роки тому +29

    The ice cream tho..lol. I've seen every one of your interviews and this is by far the strangest prop I've seen a character use. Classic.

    • @dcshortwave
      @dcshortwave 2 роки тому +5

      And noisiest. Blech.

    • @Efrenlm10
      @Efrenlm10 2 роки тому +3

      it's phucking gross

    • @tambourine36
      @tambourine36 3 місяці тому

      Seems like alot on drugs crave sweets

  • @siobhanrose1680
    @siobhanrose1680 2 роки тому +6

    Very interesting interview. Amazing how level he is, even while smoking crystal and fentanyl. He’s very straight shooting and grounded. But clearly numb, due to depression probably. Cos same, Anthony, same. Only difference is, I saw my entire family ruined and dead due to addiction. But the feels, I feel you. I feel you.

    • @jackandlill
      @jackandlill 2 роки тому

      I am sorry about your family but glad you are still here!

  • @lara1056
    @lara1056 2 роки тому +36

    This man has so much potential.

    • @marcelinoperez2926
      @marcelinoperez2926 2 роки тому +3

      for what?

    • @s_photo1385
      @s_photo1385 2 роки тому +3

      No he does not just shut up

    • @s_photo1385
      @s_photo1385 2 роки тому +3

      He's "potentially" going to smoke more speed that's about it

    • @eclipse1201
      @eclipse1201 2 роки тому

      @@s_photo1385 you should be more compassionate. If this happened to a family member, you’d feel a lot of shame for being so inconsiderate.

  • @chuckyzaosurrealadhdphda7616
    @chuckyzaosurrealadhdphda7616 2 роки тому +7

    Good morning Mark! we all appreciate your endless work around the raw reality of humanity!

  • @Rodwill18
    @Rodwill18 2 роки тому +4

    “Buy a house? get a job? get a car? for what it’s pointless” sucks top of ice cream container .

  • @AB-by8xu
    @AB-by8xu 2 роки тому +3

    I know this exist here in Canada ,,,i known …but no one gives this kind of platform ..so sad but thank you to give a platform to everyone to express themself

  • @don7135
    @don7135 2 роки тому +4

    So many people are so quick to tell this man how he should be living HIS life. Stop the judging or cast the first stone...God bless you brother!!!!! 🙏

    • @ras_krystafari3333
      @ras_krystafari3333 2 роки тому

      OK but he did call a potential child an IT......... is that him...¿ children are people & often better in heart than grown ups especially adulters. Everyone's is a child of God, with God's mind wRaping around yo heart we perceive all as our one true family.

  • @ImSoGonzo
    @ImSoGonzo 2 роки тому +3

    One thing that always trips me out is how big of a hit an addict can take and it doesn't even seem like it had any effect.

  • @UrNewStepdad91
    @UrNewStepdad91 2 роки тому +19

    From the moment I saw the tub of ice cream drip its first drop I immediately got this horrible feeling mixed with sadness then I thought the pain this poor soul must feel constantly would make most others take an early exit
    My heart genuinely feels for this man and I sincerely wish he could find some semblance of happiness in his life
    And respect to Mark for ALWAYS letting the subject be them without interjecting his opinions or judgments every five seconds I am the same exact way I just want to see it from their point of view sadly though my mindset of just trying to understand the human being as a sole entity has made a lot of those I once considered friends stop talking to me

  • @sargentp5529
    @sargentp5529 2 роки тому +2

    You are a truly honest person. See wealth in yourself. You have a soul behind those eyes. A better life is always worth working for.

    • @tambourine36
      @tambourine36 3 місяці тому

      He sees the terribleness of the situation in this aspect of life. He doesn't really want it. But sees no way out unfortunately

  • @marcymorales8214
    @marcymorales8214 2 роки тому +16

    Anthony seems like he’d be cool to hang out with 🤷🏼‍♀️! Easy breezy!! Not that his situation is ok or anything but, I don’t feel the level of stress from him as some of the other people Mark interviews. If that makes sense😊

  • @ejimayarn
    @ejimayarn 2 роки тому +5

    “I don’t have much left. That’s why I’m actually here” 😭😂 I SCREAMED! Keep it a buck!

    • @Crazy.Mia.
      @Crazy.Mia. 2 роки тому

      Its funny but not funny at the same time 💕

  • @JennAyBaybAyy
    @JennAyBaybAyy 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you Mark for all you do! Much love from Little Rock, Arkansas ❤❤❤💯💯💯

    • @Gram72534
      @Gram72534 2 роки тому

      Groovy baby!!! good morning from Denver!!!!

    • @debradavis9589
      @debradavis9589 2 роки тому

      Love from oklahoma

    • @don7135
      @don7135 2 роки тому

      Much Love from Conway Arkansas!!!!!!

  • @toofus1523
    @toofus1523 2 роки тому +5

    The saddest part of this was "Do people even have friends ?" This degree of loneness is difficult to watch. There is whole other world out there Anthony, you gotta try and put down the pipe.

  • @maxwilson7739
    @maxwilson7739 2 роки тому

    What a gentle man, whom I have so much in common with. Were both about the same age, live in the same town, started drinking at the same age, drank alone as a kid, went hard-core in their 30's (albeit I've been medium core at many times before my 30's) and a penchant for meth. Luckily I binge and stop...all combined have used 4 months combined in my life...but it's done some serious damage to my personal and professional life. Anthony, if you ever read this I wish you the best...you're a genuine and awesome guy!

  • @KimbradleyMasterGardener
    @KimbradleyMasterGardener 2 роки тому +6

    The ice cream and the torch. What a sight!

  • @chrisnewburg4839
    @chrisnewburg4839 2 роки тому +1

    As hard as these interviews are to watch, reading the success stories in the comment section is so great..and hoping the interviewees read them to, and realize it can be done..they CAN recover..

  • @CardShark_Chris
    @CardShark_Chris 2 роки тому +5

    The one thing to keep in mind is that the drugs and or the alcohol are merely symptoms of a greater problem.

  • @kenyaparis7892
    @kenyaparis7892 2 роки тому +65

    Mark, thanks for keeping it real and allowing them to use-Some people dont realize that while their opening up about their past trauma, due to their addiction-they may still need a substance to numb themselves. I would like to see more videos like this. Its actually eye-opening.

  • @boriqua5109
    @boriqua5109 2 роки тому +2

    Mark was feeling that contact high lmao. “Can I open the door?”

  • @peacefamily212
    @peacefamily212 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Mark. God Bless you my friend and all the people you interview! 🙏 xx

  • @gilbertaponte722
    @gilbertaponte722 2 роки тому +3

    When he said
    Do people really have friends?
    I felt that

    • @marylougeorge9890
      @marylougeorge9890 2 роки тому

      😢💔

    • @alexmurphy5289
      @alexmurphy5289 2 роки тому

      Yes, people really do have friends just not on the streets where people are mentally ill and hooked on drugs in a very desperate situation

    • @marylougeorge9890
      @marylougeorge9890 2 роки тому +1

      @@alexmurphy5289 Too many people not in the situations you mentioned don't have True friends.

  • @MrPoundfopound
    @MrPoundfopound 2 роки тому +1

    Idk why this one was so much harder to watch then others. He just sounded so defeated and tired. But also seems like a genuine and nice dude.

  • @GiGi_to_3
    @GiGi_to_3 2 роки тому +5

    Mark, you should probably show disclaimer at the begining for people that are easily triggered by seeing drug use. From what I see, many newly recovering addicts watch your channel & to see someone use while being interviewed is probably too much. Thanks for showing us the good, bad & the ugly of the lifestyles :)

  • @Luv2make2
    @Luv2make2 2 роки тому +1

    Every person has a story. You can judge or you can turn these personal stories into something positive. You chose. Great channel.

  • @blazefairchild465
    @blazefairchild465 2 роки тому +2

    Anthony ,I hope you meet someone who you can find happiness with & together find something your enjoy working together for. Being bored can make you feel depressed.

  • @LandscapeMaster33
    @LandscapeMaster33 2 роки тому +6

    The mans true addiction is the mint chocolate chip

  • @mrs.georgeglass3997
    @mrs.georgeglass3997 Рік тому +2

    I hope you're safe and alive Bud, I've never seen someone have so many people on their team!

  • @oatmealeverymorning
    @oatmealeverymorning 2 роки тому +5

    I watch these and wait for the day that i recognize someone.

  • @luishernandez-ji1nb
    @luishernandez-ji1nb 2 роки тому +1

    Seeing that torch he had in his hand brings me back terrible memories

  • @michellemoreana1938
    @michellemoreana1938 2 роки тому +2

    Great interview ❤️
    Mark please give us an update on Rebecca and Cigarette man. Thank you 🙏🏿

  • @TheHarryDunne
    @TheHarryDunne 2 роки тому +2

    I sometimes feel jealousy of homeless people when I’m driving to work at 7 AM, sun shining bright, 65 degrees with a high of 78, and I see a homeless person walking down the street carrying some bag. I think, that person probably just took a hit of meth or fentanyl and probably feels great and has a whole nice warm and sunny day to do whatever they want. Meanwhile, I’ll be confined to my job location, indoors for the next 9 hours. By the time I get out, the sun will be heading down and I’ll be too tired to care or want to do anything anyways.

    • @anthonysmalawipredators8794
      @anthonysmalawipredators8794 2 роки тому +1

      Ain't worth your life, Brother.

    • @TheHarryDunne
      @TheHarryDunne 2 роки тому +1

      @@anthonysmalawipredators8794 Yeah, I always come to that conclusion. It crosses my mind often though

  • @lalashields468
    @lalashields468 2 роки тому +1

    I figured I'd comment on your more recent video in hopes you'd see this, but can you do another update on the young woman Ronnie? She's so inspirational and we'd all love to see how's she's doing, her and her son...

  • @jujujouet7944
    @jujujouet7944 2 роки тому +3

    The experts say that one's emotional maturity stagnates at the age of a person's addiction. Anthony seems like a nice guy with an addiction problem. He fluctuated between seeming very immature to being fully mature. I just kept picturing how a small child would want to sit eating candy or sipping on a soda during an interview.
    I agree with him about not wanting to drink alcohol after an opioid addiction. That's what I miss the most is savoring a good glass of wine. I'm absolutely turned off about all alcohol after getting addicted to prescription opioids. Now I take kratom daily but even looking at alcohol turns my stomach & its been a couple years since I weaned off methadone.

    • @shadow.banned
      @shadow.banned 2 роки тому

      Aren't you at all concerned about the excess plant materials you're putting through your digestive system?

    • @marylougeorge9890
      @marylougeorge9890 2 роки тому

      Arrested development at the time of abuse.

    • @rickybro1168
      @rickybro1168 2 роки тому

      I know I was a blackout alcoholic before I got on heroin and then it just wasn't appealing to me and fixed the problem however I picked up one that I didn't know or believe was going to get me.

    • @joshperry6700
      @joshperry6700 2 роки тому

      I know it's a creeper thing to say, but damn, those eyes are ethereal.

  • @marlenecesarotti8468
    @marlenecesarotti8468 2 роки тому +2

    good luck to you Anthony ...thanks Mark for all you do

  • @abumatuq8500
    @abumatuq8500 2 роки тому

    This guy been answering the ryt answers. What are the positives of your life style with no job and responsibility? Yeah it's less stressful. Do u have friends? Every relationship seems to run it's course. respect his wisdom 🙌 .

  • @papabear9498
    @papabear9498 2 роки тому +1

    It is possible to get out of the cycle and FEEL GOOD LIKE YOU DUD WHEN YOU WERE A TEENAGER! I did it-it’s possible!👍❤️
    And....THERE ARE NEW THINGS AND PLACES AND PEOPLE WORTH DISCOVERING....
    Don’t give up on you becoming a better version of you 1 hour at a time❤️

  • @rooty9490
    @rooty9490 2 роки тому +5

    Mark had to open the door--he was getting a contact high---actually who wants to breathe that in--kind of feel bad for Mark in that spot

  • @gabriellerosewood7850
    @gabriellerosewood7850 2 роки тому +1

    The ice cream was iconic.. and Mark at the end haha loved this, cool chill guy, don’t stress man take it easy

  • @craigb3601
    @craigb3601 2 роки тому +3

    I absolutely love how this man ate that entire carton of ice cream during the interview

  • @Qotsarena
    @Qotsarena 2 роки тому +2

    Anyone notice how many of these
    People say “ ya know “ after every sentence ?

  • @g3wb
    @g3wb 2 роки тому +1

    Really connected with this man thank you for another great video

  • @gregoryreeves8586
    @gregoryreeves8586 2 роки тому +11

    Wow this is the first time Mark has had someone actually use in a interview. I think it gives folks a little more insight into addiction..

    • @slaggmoken1654
      @slaggmoken1654 2 роки тому +8

      No, its not the first time.

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 2 роки тому +2

      I remember one other time he had that lady that spoke delusional (can't remember her name) but she was elderly...she was smoking Crack I believe it was.
      ...damn, what was her name? It's on the tip of my tongue 🤔

    • @shelbyborghi4815
      @shelbyborghi4815 2 роки тому +1

      I've seen others use on here

    • @Gram72534
      @Gram72534 2 роки тому +3

      Evelyn

    • @Gram72534
      @Gram72534 2 роки тому +2

      @@wesleyalan9179 Evelyn, good morning my friend.

  • @thesearethey4137
    @thesearethey4137 2 роки тому +2

    Mark had open that door to let them fumes out.

  • @happyday8280
    @happyday8280 2 роки тому +6

    Wow Mark you are an amazing human being … I felt so sad for this guy who is obviously intelligent and a hard worker.. it’s just tragic to see him like this; so hooked. I’m not certain he wants a different life at this stage .. what do others think ?

  • @JustinRothberg
    @JustinRothberg 2 роки тому

    “You’re where you are cause that’s where you wanna be”. Truth

  • @nara808
    @nara808 2 роки тому +18

    The ice cream is a telltale sign of a tweaker. Hey I'd rather be on drugs than drunk. He has some better insights on society than most.

    • @sadhu7191
      @sadhu7191 2 роки тому

      How is that I like ice cream

    • @nara808
      @nara808 2 роки тому

      @@sadhu7191 Try meth and I bet you'll REALLY like it. lol

    • @marley1995
      @marley1995 2 роки тому

      @@nara808 on hard drugs I always want Candie and I don't even eat sweets. My grandma likes ice cream for breakfast.

  • @Gogrannygo55
    @Gogrannygo55 2 роки тому

    My 23 yo grandson died last year from fentanyl poisoning. He had shot up speedball. He passed out on the hottest day last summer, on the streets of Phoenix - 120 degrees. By the time someone found him his internal temperature was 108 degrees. He was taken to a care facility and several days later they found our family. He died a few days later. It broke our hearts and our family. He was a good guy and we miss him like crazy.
    I am sad drugs have seemed to take over America. Sad.

    • @Gogrannygo55
      @Gogrannygo55 2 роки тому

      @Craig Smith thank you so much. You said “was”. I hope that means you found your way out. We had hopes that he could beat the addiction but the addiction beat him. It is easy to think all the coulda woulda shoulda. What could we have done? What should we have done and if we woulda done this, this might not have happened. It will haunt us forever. It is people like you that have compassion and kindness that gives me hope. God is out there for each one of us. All we have to do is ask, seek and we can find Jesus and help us find a way to peace. God bless you Craig. You are in our prayers. ❤️🙏🏻✝️

  • @jaimem.gonzalez7093
    @jaimem.gonzalez7093 6 місяців тому

    I liked this interview with Anthony, he was really making important points here, about being happy by not having to live up to someone else's expectations, because nothing will ever be enough for other people and it looks like he's had it with trying to please others instead of watching for himself, which looks like the reason why he can be happy and thank God of not having any children nor parents to take care of, knowing they have been the first to kick him out because he was not doing the "right" thing. I would have liked to listen more about what he has to say, about his parents, about women, about happiness, about hope, but all in all I liked this interview, I can relate to his way of thinking, although I think there are also other healthier ways to live with this philosophy of life

  • @gobblegobble831
    @gobblegobble831 2 роки тому

    Growing up in a mining town in northeast Wyoming, I have met so many people suffering the same way this guy is. This reminds me of a lot of my childhood friends&friends older brothers I grew up around, so much so that it's painful for me to watch bc I know how real and severe his situation is--I've seen it many times before. Many people don't understand how easily and frequently people fall into this hole, the scary reality is most people are one or two left turns away from living this life. This was a guy who was between a rock and a hard place, and one decision changed and mangled his life long term. Life is fragile as hell and once it breaks it's nearly impossible to put all the pieces back together properly.

  • @mdk_84
    @mdk_84 2 роки тому +3

    Rumor has it he’s still working on that ice cream

  • @carlforpresidentanthony4574
    @carlforpresidentanthony4574 2 роки тому +1

    ayyyyye my Tecayo!! ANTHONY GANG!! We go so hard we hit the Pookie mid interview!! damn! 40 I'm 46... say no to drugs .. most of the time :P

  • @Patricks_Projects
    @Patricks_Projects 2 роки тому +1

    Stress knocks years from your life he says while holding the burner and the glass bong... Smart guy!

  • @chriss6136
    @chriss6136 2 роки тому +6

    this one was very real and strangely comforting to watch. this guy's eyes say a lot. hope he stays happy and healthy

    • @Michele-bm1zu
      @Michele-bm1zu 2 роки тому +2

      “becomes happy and healthy.”

  • @frankjohnson4645
    @frankjohnson4645 2 роки тому +1

    out of all the videos i've watched i can relate to something with this guy in an everyday way. message to anthony, there's a different path thats meant for you

  • @teamcrossballers2735
    @teamcrossballers2735 2 роки тому +1

    The most disturbing thing is the way he's eating this icecream

  • @monkey7707
    @monkey7707 2 роки тому +4

    I worked as a machinist for years on smack... Then I wanted to get clean so I went on methadone.... within about 2 years I was on fucking disability, to tired to function and 12 years later still in the same position... I'm desperate to get off of it, I'm going to try again soon to switch to suboxone

    • @lisafrederick8870
      @lisafrederick8870 2 роки тому +1

      Well then your taking waaaay to much... Every day take 10mg less you'll be able to get off it.

    • @Big1nz
      @Big1nz 2 роки тому +1

      @@lisafrederick8870 that's way too fast. Don't listen to this follow a doctor's or recovery counselor advice.

    • @waykiwayki
      @waykiwayki 2 роки тому

      iboga....

    • @monkey7707
      @monkey7707 2 роки тому +1

      @@lisafrederick8870 I've tried that... I am a 'fast metabolizer' .. it's really hard for me to stay at a stable dose... I'm doing ok now at 105mg.... three years ago I tried to taper.... I went from 110mg to 50 in about 2 or three months, I was depressed and I was becoming kinda agoraphobic, I planned on starting to take down again once I got situated at this new house... anyway all of a sudden I was hit with the absolute worst withdrawals imaginable, I would be screaming and writhing on the bathroom floor, sweating... it gave me ptsd I think, I never used to get panic attacks and I get them often now... it was crazy... the Dr's are going to give me kadian instead of methadone for a few weeks then switch me to suboxone.... I pray that that works

    • @monkey7707
      @monkey7707 2 роки тому

      @@waykiwayki I would love to try iboga....

  • @colleenosburn-sapp3201
    @colleenosburn-sapp3201 2 роки тому +2

    These people don't want help and use excuses for having a singular goal in life to please them selfs , most non-elite people's have a life of ups and downs but most choose not to make the situation worse by giving up and saying f it to life's responsibilities . Strength must be found within yourself someone can't give you that. You have to want it for yourself and have love and integrity enough not to put their families through all this hurt .

  • @jfdblues
    @jfdblues 2 роки тому +4

    Love what you are doing Mark, I haven't watched all your videos yet(there are quite a few!), but I am curious, this is the first video I have seen where someone is using drugs during the interview besides smoking a joint, is that something that you are usually ok with? Thanks

  • @teamcrossballers2735
    @teamcrossballers2735 2 роки тому +1

    Ol mark must've been feeling the 2nd hand smoke gotta open the door

  • @Allwayskind6
    @Allwayskind6 2 роки тому +6

    Did you get contact high from this interview? Just curious

    • @ferguson8143
      @ferguson8143 2 роки тому +1

      No

    • @lynnhexler-haan3357
      @lynnhexler-haan3357 2 роки тому +2

      @ Shane
      I can confirm that it can be detected in neonates,infants,toddlers & young children who have been exposed. Exposure can be due to secondary inhalation, purposeful administration, via breast feeding & hand to mouth contamination. Some children have tested positive ( urine testing )having attended emergency care & drop in clinics with an unwell baby/ child, most presenting with respiratory problems. History taking is more than important on admission. ( Some who have previously thought to be SIDS have tested positive when a case history has been closely scrutinized & flagged) In utero the problems are far more reaching & require immediate intervention at birth.
      It could be different in adults.

  • @rehamibrahim3437
    @rehamibrahim3437 2 роки тому +1

    I didn't even want to watch him
    But oh gosh
    I love him