Life in the City of Zombies | Kensington Philadelphia

[@TommyGMcGee]

If someone can flip Kensington into a positive place, that person should run for President. Tough times call for Great Leaders

[@MURDERMITTEN666]

True. It will be Hella hard but we all hope it happens. Love your content btw.

[@CCC303THIZZ]

Free RIO

[@NICKYDOGOOD]

I agree, Pat seems like a dope guy.

[@-BarWrote-]

Big dogs gotta lead @TommyGMcGee

[@ChiefGore429]

Cherrelle Parker enters the chat. (And booed)

[@patrickhardy-un8bh]

My Name is Pat I am this guy I have almost 5 months sober now. Thank you for making me feel like I am a person and I matter. Thank you Brandon

[@OfficialDangus]

Good for you man. You don't need any of that stuff.

[@wyv3rn1]

Good on you man I hope life keeps moving forward in a good way for ya All the best to you

[@stellina5289]

Follow your passions and help someone to make his life better: these are two very important things for having an happy life you too. You are going to be fine, it takes time. Greetings from Italy 😊

[@toknowmadness]

Proud of you, Pat! Keep it up.

[@Inkinred]

Happy to hear you’re succeeding Pat, I too went through opiate addiction, from a knee injury. Addicted for 14 years. I slipped a couple times years ago but have been sober since. You can do it too man, and stay that way.

[@AmyLSchulte]

So sad. My son was on meth and I never gave up on him. After detox and recovery, he was with me and he started NA pretty much every day. He’s over 5 years clean, great job, has his kids, and fights it everyday. We’re best friends and I see him almost every day.

[@clementineforever]

You❤ are great mother ❤ Very encouraging ❤

[@EddyG0rdo]

That’s amazing!! I love success stories. I know it’s difficult, but you have done an excellent job

[@AmyLSchulte]

@@clementineforever Thank you!

[@AmyLSchulte]

@@EddyG0rdo Awww…. Thanks!

[@frankstared]

Stay supportive whatever happens and get some support yourself.

[@nicknack6042]

I was an addict in a recovery house just like Pat and I saw people like him going back out and getting high and coming back to the house. I thank my lucky stars that I lived in a spot owned by a hard ass no bullshit old as dirt sober alcoholic who would wake up from a dead sleep because he could sense someone coming home after curfew fucked up. Mike ran a tight ship and it saved my life. 9 years clean, have a career, own a home. If not for Mike I could be Pat. Thank you Mike and RIP.

[@yurilopes420]

thank goodness for that landlord. im glad you're back man. no one deserves to live like this stay strong my man

[@linsfisher5448]

Thanks for sharing, awsum to read your story, I wish you all the best.

[@booky8148]

thanks for sharing. God bless you

[@matthewsommerville88]

Mike sounded like a bad ass on the right mission. Wish you the best dude.

[@ayabokti161]

Let's hear it for all the Mikes out there....hip hip hooray!!!🎉 Seriously, your story touched me ❤❤❤ I thank God for humans like him 💖

[@Zultzify]

coming back after hearing pat is sober and doing well really paints a new light on this video. it shows how at times it takes one small event to change someones life, a little compassion and humanity goes a long way. im gonna be more nicer and understanding to addicts now.

[@davidturner3014]

Keeping a person busy... Give a man a fish, he will have fish for a day. Teach a man to fish, he will have fish for a life time. No time for "substances". Way better things to do.

[@sionbarzad5371]

if he still is

[@Chazer45]

I feel so bad for Pat, childhood trauma really does leave real wounds. I hope he makes it out.

[@chrome354]

@nathanjansen4523 thats the exact reason i don't feel bad for him actually people like him disgust me you can only blame fucked up childhood for so much and now hes making his kids go through it too

[@jackjohnsen-n1w]

I was so abused by my own parents, I developed PTSD, and worked all my life from 17 to 75, been married for one woman for fifty years, and have never been in a jail,,,they are just weak and cowards to face hell...it took 13 years of therapy, and God,,,I won, and satan lost...

[@shanell3569]

I agree with you. Heck I had shit happen to me too as a child but I did not turn to drugs to deal with it. You have to let it go and move on and NOT let it define who you are. It's not easy, the struggle is real (I still want to know why they did what they did to me and why no other adults around at the time did anything). But dealing with the mental aspect as hard as it is, is easier then what these people are going through. @@chrome354

[@OneStepToDeath420]

​@@chrome354Yikes.

[@shinjukucalling763]

nah. he has kids. dude is a piece of garbage.

[@devonklingener7879]

I know pat from a program. He was my roomate. Very very good guy. I witnessed him give away clothes to people that didnt have anything along with countless cigarretes to people that couldnt afford them. Im rooting for you man. Please break the cycle bro your worth so much more than this🙏

[@Mongieboy]

Very nice of u 2 say. U obviously mean it and know the guy. I hope ur well 2. I'm in England and fentanyl is slowly creeping in over here. God knows what the next 5-10yrs will bring.

[@AdoraVivos]

He genuinely seems just like a normal intelligent guy who has been struck bad by life's fate. All drugs are demons. If you let them control you, they own you. And it's really hard to stop when one minute you're here and the next you're possessed. Hoping for the best for the man!

[@John--John]

He (Pat) actually just commented like 2 above this one saying he's 5mo clean now!! It was about a month ago he Said that

[@Regal23_]

​@@Mongieboy stuff like this make me feel happy that I live in Africa where we're too poor to afford drugs.

[@ItsRissaInez]

​@@Regal23_Yeah so broke that folks in Sierra Leone are digging up skeletons bones just to make synthetics drugs. Damn, yall gotta stoop THAT low(no pun intended) just to get a lil buzz or make a lil cash? Go somewhere wit'cho lyin ass.

[@sseraphim3999]

Pat made me want to cry. You can tell he is a genuinely nice guy he deserves to get help :(

[@aarnold2884]

100% agree., I am so sad watching this. People selling this are horrible.

[@EyeofValor]

Super unfortunate that the city guy said exactly the help he already was a part of.

[@retryhikaru184]

@@aarnold2884 unfortunately, its very likely more elaborate than that

[@girlsloveshein97]

Pat is sober now and living good

[@DonLucas-n3j]

Which pat wasn't there two?

[@dalayneejo]

seriously one of the first videos i’ve seen on kensington that isn’t just straight up poverty porn. thank you for showcasing these real people and their real stories rather than just exploiting their predicament for clicks.

[@kristagrym]

"Poverty porn" I loved that and you are totally right

[@МарияИ-д1ь]

I mean at 9:45 they suggest to watch a man "turn into a zombie" on their patreon (which is a paid subscription I assume) Idk how to feel about that

[@OutragedPufferfish]

Nothing is poverty p,.,rn, it depends on how you look at it. Even without interviews or commentary there's new information to be found in the footage. If you know what to look for.

[@skatergrl13]

poverty porn is such a great phrase

[@drewjeers815]

That first guy seems so cool. Prayers to him & his cat. I hope someone watching this reaches out.

[@OriginalSilver416]

Have you ever watched the KZbin channel Soft White Underbelly? My buddy does that channel, he travels everywhere and shows the many suffering from drug abuse etc... yet other topics such as just bad raps in life. I'm addicted to his page. I've personally fell in love with an illegal, Tran, drug addict, and is being helped by my buddy in attain lawyers to make him a legal U.S citizen, and much more. It's so easy to feel deeply for some of the characters he interviews. And he helps out everyone he does interview ( food, clothes, nar kits, notes rooms for a few days , $100 for doing the interview. Check it out

[@rauberhotzenplotz6657]

How do these guys survive financially?? Obviously they don't work, so how can they afford food and sometimes shelter ?

[@lhanvy7258]

@@rauberhotzenplotz6657 Just a wild guess, selling the same drugs they use. Sad sad sad.

[@rauberhotzenplotz6657]

@@lhanvy7258 No, they're not selling the drugs, they're not part of the dealers. And they wouldn't use them as couriers or sellers, this makes no sense. So, there is no obvious reason, why they should be able to buy drugs and food. That's strange.... Anybody else who knows better ??

[@P3_Prime]

Thats an option, one of my friends lived there before he came to the middle east, he would normally just barge into any super market or market around take whatever he wants and leave, they would sometimes exchange stuff like meth for a steak and so on@@lhanvy7258

[@TJGraham48]

I’ve been in Kensington plenty of times. By myself on more than one occasion. I definitely shouldn’t have been but I was an addict. I haven’t done hard drugs since 2018. I overdosed the last time I was down there looking for drugs. I’m lucky to be here today, I’m sober from everything for over 3 years now and I have so much to be thankful for today

[@Kc-dq7zj]

Good job!!

[@CEWIII9873]

um...sweet, sweet, flavor country

[@maeve9084]

I’m glad you’ve been able to recover. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@iterativegrowth]

Proud of you :) - approaching 2 years out after 20 years in, myself. Keep at it - what’s been helpful for you in terms of staying away?

[@TJGraham48]

@@iterativegrowth well change of scenery really helped me out. My girlfriend got pregnant a few months after I overdosed and I moved to where she lives at the jersey shore. I got away from some bad influences. Changed my phone number. Then I really got into AA meetings on zoom when the pandemic was going on and it really just stuck. I connected with some great people all over the country and even in other parts of the world as well. I don’t do as many meetings as I would like to as of late but I still hold onto things I’ve been taught along the way. Recovery is an every day battle. Just have to wake up and tell yourself that just for today I will not use drugs or alcohol. I’m just going on now lol I got a great support system around me and my son is also a great motivator. I don’t want to miss out on him growing up because I’m off getting loaded, in jail or possibly dead. Reach out to me if you would like to any time

[@notime4892]

I used to run around Kensington I now have 7 years sober and a beautiful life. It’s possible 💕

[@pattyrobinson1458]

Great!!!

[@bigsad4372]

thats amazing!

[@thamonwanpunted6512]

That’s awesome 🎉🎉🎉🎉 proud of you

[@enosmoaning9481]

Amazing

[@lastigefliege3366]

Keep going u will make it, I'm so proud of u!

[@DarkExploration]

People have been milking Kensington for views for years. But this was by far the best documentation of what's going on the streets, and behind the scenes. Great coverage of the truth Brandon 👍

[@VinnytotheK]

It is pretty decent compared to others, like Tommy, but it's milking nonetheless.

[@foreversilver4208]

Yeah it's sad making fun of junkies for views but like what else can we do helping them out ain't making them stop they even say themsleves they gotta make tht choice to stop and if having children doesn't snap you out of it there probably nothing else that will sadly. I mean dude was Ina. Recovery house still using not giving a fuck and then blaming someone else lol its insanity

[@drbeavis4211]

That and Skid Row, we gotta start branching out. Vancouver is the up and coming junky land as of late, but there are others.

[@marudofu]

Watch channel 5 with andrew Callaghan for the BEST coverage of this place

[@VinnytotheK]

@@marudofu I've been told it's good, and I like Channel 5, still gotta watch that one.

[@sharpiefumes]

its freaky how lucid and aware they are of their own situation but seem either completely unable or completely disinterested in rectifying it, instead they just tell people to stay away and save themselves

[@mrburns805]

When you’re in the throws of addiction it’s all you think about every waking second of every day. There isn’t any room for thoughts of self improvement or even self care. It completely envelops your mind and body. You’ll spend every dollar and steal every penny you can find. It’s literally hell on earth. The farther you go into the hole the worse it gets. How can you expect to hold a job or have a relationship or develop ambitions when the only thing you care about is getting high? Not only that, when you try to stop, you realize how far you’ve dug yourself in and how much you need to do to get yourself out. It feels completely hopeless. These people got the way they were from a combination of circumstance and mentality. Escaping means turning 180° around and staying that way forever. It’s borderline impossible.

[@GamingWITHsKeLeToR]

@@mrburns805 Heroin addict, clean of all drugs for almost 10 years here. This is one of the best comments I have read on the true circumstances of addiction. It truly is a prison that you so desperately want to escape, but you really see no way out. Quitting isn't just as easy as, "ah... what a great day, you know what? I don't need to use today, everythings great!". When you quit, you are going to become VIOLENTLY ill for upwards of a month depending upon what you use, and how much/how long you've used. And when you're in withdrawal, every fucking second feels like an hour, and you know all you need is 1 fucking hit, to feel not only no longer sick, but completely normal and better again. I tried to quit, no joke, probably 40+ times, before I finally was successful. I spent the last 3 years of my addiction, repeatedly going thru withdrawal just because I was constantly trying to abstain. Then when you make it thru your first real withdrawal, you realize, the hardship has only begun. You are now going to be in hardcore craving mode, thinking about it just as much as you did when you were high, being flooded with all the emotions you numbed for years with drugs. You will be a complete emotional wreck, you will feel like killing yourself is a much easier option than what you are enduring. That said.... IF YOU HAVE THE FORTITUDE. you CAN quit. I believe everyone possesses the fortitude, because if a person in my predicament could quit, anybody could. It's just, the roughest fucking ride of your life. It will take you upwards of 3-4 years to finally stop letting it consume your thoughts, and finally start to become a normal guy again. Now that its been a decade, I no longer think about it, and now I try to help anyone I used to know, or come across, get into some kind of recovery, before they become simply another body. I have lost around 28 friends and acquaintances to overdose death since I stopped using. What keeps me from going back is knowing ill be one of those bodies, and my children will lose their father. I am thankful to have a second chance at life, thanks for listening, any who read this.

[@TraceurRyuk]

There is no helping these people. Everyone needs to stop trying to save them and let nature take its course

[@Skaatje]

I've been an addict for the biggest part of my life and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

[@gekcee3266]

Its called addiction

[@jimmygreenuk3357]

I’ve stop this video to just say, the empathy and concern you show to the people your speaking to is refreshing. Most people mock them but you can see you care.. love from England.. God bless the lost souls and condemn the misleading

[@rocklobster5074]

*stopped, *you're

[@leedolian4482]

he's only filming them and not helping them for youtube views and comments. But god bless him for being a good guy

[@TNG0016]

I work at a crisis response unit about 10 blocks from where this was filmed. You would all be surprised at how many people DON'T want treatment. That, to me, is the saddest part of this entire situation

[@ML-uo4wb]

Is there anything that the community is doing right now to help the people? 9/22/24

[@TNG0016]

@@ML-uo4wb there are many volunteer organizations that help out. The Savage Sisters are great with the compassionate care they give to people. There is hope out here, please pray for the addicts of Philadelphia

[@NatashaBarnett-pd1th]

Thanks man. I work in Kensington with homeless youth. Most of you tuber kenzo content seems dramatized and exploitive. This was really accurate and kind. I took off today because I desperately needed a break from seeing the horrors of kenzo and the limited resources we have to help our case load. Seeing this and that people do care did make me feel better about it today. Thanks again.

[@thedolenorway]

Thank you for trying to make a difference in this cruel world! ❤

[@Tebbit38]

This is horrendous God heal these people 🙏 keep up good work they need u

[@ibn-umarabbasparker7285]

Does your organization accept donations?

[@VelvetCzar]

As a Philly native... all the stories are true. We consider Kensington as an "American 3rd world country". You wanna see where shit really gets fucked up, go to Kensington and Allegheny. Specifically. Kensington as a whole sucks and it's where the walking dead are, but if you're looking for the saddest area in America, Kensington and Allegheny is a real gut check

[@Imsickofallyallseeingmyname]

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[@cuchulainn162]

Don't forget Somerset..... although gentrification is really moving shit. A year ago it was more insane

[@ralfzacherl9942]

Still better than Europe...

[@cuchulainn162]

@@ralfzacherl9942 uhhh you took a L with that comment. What part of Europe and you obviously never been out here. I've been to Europe

[@Edgun99a]

​​@@ralfzacherl9942ehm... where in Europe are you talking about?

[@SarcasmForDummies]

The damage that someone does by abusing a child absolutely sickens me. I hope that all suffering get help and get clean. I hope that they realize as long as they are still alive, there is still hope.

[@geraldek4948]

It's fucking horrible Vicious cruel stinging words subconsciously Programmed and affected my life. A severe addict but clean By the grace of God I've never been homeless but was once a millimeter away I can't imagine the pain of this wounded man who may not have the same issues as me but also has suffered much worse than me

[@ainzstainton9766]

yeah man!! went to school with a friend who was a track star athlete, fighter and all round top bloke. i went home last year and saw him wondering the streets and smoking crack. turned out afew years ago, he found out that when he was little. his own grandfather use to molest him 😢 thats why we need to protect our kids by all means 💯

[@Cstmade]

It’s a crutch no matter what. Abuse doesn’t equal addiction to hard drugs

[@SarcasmForDummies]

Correct. I agree that it is a coping mechanism/crutch, but I have known several people in my life personally that have been molested as children and they have turned to hard drugs/alcohol to cope with something their mind can just not reconcile. If they had only gotten counseling early on it may have helped greatly. In one of these instances the young girl came forward and told the mother what the father was doing. She told her to, "Stop making up lies." The mother did not want to lose the stability of a home and income so she decided to believe the father at the cost of the children's safety, security and future. I'm sure this is not an isolated incident. I can not fathom harming a child but there are many who don't think like you or I. I am grateful that I was given a decent childhood.@@Cstmade

[@sleepy_timezzzcapo3576]

​@@Cstmadeit's ben documented that molestation can change brain chemistry. Do all molested individuals become addicts absolutely not, but it cannot be refuted that those subjected to molestation are at much higher risk of becoming dependent.

[@rachelwalker1723]

The level of self awareness these poor souls have of there situations is.. well, haunting 😢

[@helenaivanka3767]

Incredibly sad.

[@cynaptyc]

The worst part of being an addict! I went for 8 years feeling like I was 2 people and the selfish drug addict side was holding the good side of me hostage. It's horrible, to know that you could be free but the other side of yourself makes every excuse not to go or fight for it. You just give up in a way and getting high just takes the wheel even though you wish it wouldn't. It's a crazy dichotomy. Hard to explain to yourself that you would be better off without the drugs when you panicked trying to avoid withdrawal. I believe that's where most people get stuck. When you finally realize you can't really get high anymore, because your tolerance is built up, then it's about feeling "normal" or functional. When I finally got there and had a great psychiatrist that helped. Got on Suboxone and stayed. Now I help others as much as I can.

[@tookool5616]

Best of luck to Pat. That guy sounds genuine and hope he gets help.

[@countdoogula2781]

Sincerely hope he gets help, but he's clearly not ready yet. If it was his time, he would have snatched that rehab opportunity from the gentleman in the hoody with both hands. Hopefully he gets another chance.

[@DavidScott-e9c]

Lol. He had help. He wanted to do drugs.

[@bagginbrooks6573]

​@@DavidScott-e9c There's no Lol about this. These people suffer from the disease of addiction. I hope this never happens to one of your kids or loved ones.

[@TheSqueeshie]

​@@DavidScott-e9cAnd this, folks, is how to say "I'm an ignorant dumbass that doesn't understand addiction," without saying "I'm an ignorant dumbass that doesn't understand addiction."

[@StefA-ko5kb]

No He wants to do drugs

[@nesra8786]

Cameraman deserves a raise, offering his vape first, then saving a life. Chad Chaddington right there, also great camerawork.

[@abusamra47]

He said the lady they saved were pissed, just for who doesn't understand why she was really pissed.. So when someone overdose and get revived by narcan it gives them a crazy ass withdrawal and it will makes your body so confused you'll get hot flashes cold flashes diarrhea it's literally the same feeling when you're at the peak of withdrawal and you will feel sick for at least the following 24-48 hrs even if you get another hit you won't feel anything and you'll still feel sick no matter how many hits you take and that's the most dangerous time bcz you keep taking thinking you might get better and lots of ppl will overdose and don't make it.. Really sad I really hope ppl gets the help and the love they need to get thier lives back

[@albedesigns]

Hell yeah!!!!

[@carbq5280]

cringe af

[@samijoemantha111]

A childhood friend of mine was spending a lot of time down there using. She got into the wrong vehicle and has never been seen again. This was back in 2000 before the whole epidemic became well known. Her family suffered so much just never knowing what happened to her. RIP Tracey Lynn Myers

[@KaylaHumphries-us8jq]

Sorry

[@elaine1413]

🌹 awww that's so sad to hear...poor girl 😢 So sorry

[@finddeniro]

Missing is NOT reported in the Media enough . I have Seen silent Evil Beings.

[@DamascusZuka]

Wow just searched online this is true. I am really sorry for your friend.

[@SenerSke]

I personally know a few people myself that are missing, don't know if they got robbed and killed then left for dead in a bando somewhere or overdose in one but yeah it's crazy, People definitely do go randomly missing in Kensington, I lived there my whole life just recently moved a few years back afew neighborhoods down but almost all my family are still there, police got so much going on already it's basically up to the friends and family to investigate themselves 💯

[@JavahFusion]

I'm a 23 year old who got sober 8 months ago and my heart was absolutely breaking for Pat while watching this. so glad to hear bro is sober now, keep your head up Pat you're loved man.

[@Jkoin1]

The pain. All these people in so much pain. As someone who has lost people I love through overdose, trying to escape their pain and trauma these videos really hit me deep. Nothing worse than when I saw the little handprints displayed at funerals from their kindergarten projects. It’s like a bittersweet reminder we were all just innocent children trying to find our way.

[@chucklee347]

I'm glad there's still some like yourself that look deeper than the outward appearance. I have been a addict since 20 years old. I'm 55 now. I take Suboxone. And have for about 15 years. It literally saved my life. If people would just remember. There has never been a human regardless of color creed nationality or wealth ever once said when I grow up I want to be an addict.

[@Jkoin1]

@@chucklee347 life is heavy. every individual has their own story. im so tired of the dehumanization of others who have different struggles than our own. we need to truly learn compassion. im really glad you commented, and you opened up about your struggles. you saved your life, and that is something to be so proud of. im so happy you realized you’re worth it, you’re worth fighting for.

[@chucklee347]

@@Jkoin1 absolutely correct. My son and I have a saying. We can't stand people that criticize a life they never had to live. I've also always said. You can put a good honest moral citizen in a desperate situation keep him there long enough he will do desperate things.

[@bdina29]

Sometimes it stems from that ,other times it starts with trying . It’s a damaging coping mechanism that becomes an addiction they continue to feed into

[@G0ZERIAN]

Seeing Pat, I saw my dad. Breaks my heart because he's always had that struggle and has been out of life because of it. Honestly, it was for the better for me that we wasn't in my life. But he's still my dad and to know he's out there, homeless, forever chasing that high, and probably will for the rest of his short life - it's hard. I wish wellness for Pat and all those interviewed and those out there struggling but wanting to quit. You are worth it.

[@squirrelgirl1853]

I am sorry....I hope your father finds healing! It is possible....never say never....much love and many blessings to you!!!

[@GTinHisBagg]

Sorry that you have to go through that but as an addict in recovery myself, it’s never too late. I’ve seen the worst of the worst change their lives and become successful long term with the right support and care behind them anything is possible and that’s a fact

[@squirrelgirl1853]

@@GTinHisBagg this is true.... I've done it.... My loved ones were convinced I was going to die at any time and I didn't even care.... I was out there BAD BAD.... And you can heal and learn to love and respect and accept yourself, all of yourself, even the unspeakable things you did while in the throws of addiction....

[@xoxoxo5286]

Brandon, I don't think anyone else has EVER documented what tranq does to someone from 0-100 like you just did, that was incredibly powerful. He was normal one moment, then you could tell when it started taking effect because he paused, it really does turn them into a zombie.

[@ChicagoEpic]

what happens to that guy?

[@SlyEphex]

biochemically or historically speaking? Because the mans said he does straight tranq without adding anything so hes pretty fucked either way@@ChicagoEpic

[@OkEquivalent]

Tyler olivara did tho

[@__-bz7wh]

​@@ChicagoEpicwhat are you even asking?

[@davidabest7195]

I'm going on 4 years clean and watching Pat made me feel ill. I got intense cravings out of nowhere and am self aware enough to realize that is sick. That watching someone use and fall apart makes me want to join them.

[@alisonek]

I’ve lost 2 friends to accidental fentanyl OD within a year. Sending love, healing, and understanding to all those in Kensington and elsewhere who feel hopeless and alone💙

[@RUACHFRUIT]

Me also 1 bbf sending love and peace your way

[@robertaclark7624]

The FENTANYL problem ain't NO Accident.It's a government plan to depopulate AMERICANS and fill the work force with next to free undocumented Slaves to be more like a Sweat-Shop Country like CHINA. sew on 3000 buttons=1medium bowl o' Rice, 5000 buttons = Medium bowl o' Rice W/Small fishhead.....

[@adamantium4797]

Ok

[@julius43461]

3:39, That "assassination time" moment was like something from GTA. Something that an NPC would say.

[@ProjectPaolo]

They all npc's there bro

[@kmanthecoolest9304]

she predicted it

[@andybaldman]

Except they aren’t NPC’s. They are human beings.

[@julius43461]

@@andybaldman You mean the ones in GTA?

[@andybaldman]

@@julius43461 No, the ones in this video. Comparing actual humans to NPC's is a way of emotionally deflecting how terrible the actual reality is.

[@autumnrose6373]

I've been clean almost 7 years. The person at 6:32 I can remember feeling that way. I didn't want to get high but the pull of the drug was way too strong. I went to jail and found out I was pregnant. Got into a good program and gave my life to God. I love my life now. My child's dad got clean also and were married. Praise God we live a whole new life.

[@justheretowatch9451]

lol, more of a loser now than you were before. atleast you thought for yourself. now your apart of a cult. loooooserrr

[@MayFlora]

I’m happy for you, praise be to God!

[@DivineSparkStudios]

Praise God! ❤️

[@coreypalmer5763]

Did you choose your religion or was the programs religion based? But remember you saved yourself in the end

[@autumnrose6373]

@@coreypalmer5763 the program wasn't religious. I was brought up in a church and was more spiritual than religious growing up. When I was in jail locked up alone in a cell 21 hours a day I found the only way I was at peace was reading the Bible and praying. It changed me. I decided to do things God's way and not my own. Ive had several people tell me to give myself more credit but the thing about that is... I tried things my way so many times hundreds or thousands maybe. Nothing worked. Until I gave my life to God and tried to align my life with the Bible. I listened to the people that wanted the best for me (my dad and my child's father who eventually would be my husband). God gets all the glory. Without him I could never be where I'm at. I guess it's hard to explain without living it. Seeing all the miracles and experiencing the blessings he's given us. It's breathtaking

[@Hath.0]

Did some charity work in Kensington a few years ago around Christmas at a shelter for Veterans. Ended up walking about 7 blocks from the secure parking lot to the work location. Never saw so much crazy shit in such a short time. Ill never forget that day. 7 blocks in Kensington was the longest journey of my my life.

[@BrandonBuckingham]

is there anywhere im American as insane? skid row is the only place i’ve seen come close

[@Hath.0]

@@BrandonBuckingham It's the wildest place I've see in America. I honestly felt safer in Fallujah and Baghdad.

[@cianohanlon9599]

​@BrandonBuckingham East Hastings in Vancouver, Canada is pretty wild

[@Sean-me3nh]

​@cianohanlon9599 My man nothing and I mean nothing compares to this area ....I'm sure east hastings is bad but you have never seen anything like this ...life means zero here

[@123123boobies]

​@@Sean-me3nhkensington is 100% worse but Vancouver is trash aswell

[@martinpidhany8278]

Addiction can happen to anyone. No one sets out to become a lost soul. I've got 31 years sober because 1 person cared . That's all it takes.

[@jonlaird5082]

As someone who grew up in Kensington and for those who don't know,it has ALWAYS been a rough neighborhood for a few decades (I'm talking for 30+ years). I do agree that it's worse now but it's always been a bad neighborhood since I was a kid. I'm so glad I got out as it was not an easy adventure, believe me on it.

[@blae3162]

grew up round here and your right it was always rough but nowadays compared to what it was 20 years ago is day and night. kensington has become its own falied state. twenty years ago there was improper limited support but now there is nothing it feels like its been fully abandoned at a state county and fed level.

[@jonlaird5082]

@@blae3162 I couldn't agree more with you. As you're 100% rite about what you said.

[@linsfisher5448]

This drug Tranq hasn't made it to where I live in NZ yet, it's mainly Meth and Crack, I dred my grandkids ever seeing addicts in this state. I'm a recovering addict myself of many years and this scares the shites outa me.... but I'm guessing it's only a time away before it reaches our shores sadly

[@foreversilver4208]

Yeah City has been like this for awhile but social media has made it worse you got junkies from all over the world Goin there now lol awareness did the complete opposite

[@pigalleycatemanresu7321]

@@linsfisher5448 I'm in France, there is no meth, fentanyl, or trank. I don't know how they do it, but I feel like you do, it will get here eventually.

[@stealthassasin1day291]

The drunk videos are fun and all but these type of videos is where you shine man. On the streets, real questions, investigative, and compassionate. Looking forward more of these videos in 2024!

[@luierdaneenpamper3877]

I like the mix, making only these would give the channel a bit of a depressing undertone imo

[@jjooordy]

he should do both to keep his sanity and not fall into this

[@VerdantExploration]

I think he shines the most in his furry videos 😂

[@shaderader4167]

Thank you for giving these people a voice Brandon!! This was very hard but necessary to see

[@Imsickofallyallseeingmyname]

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[@shaderader4167]

@@karlwithak. because it’s important to have real people like Brandon show what people are going through in these dark places. They’re stories are worth hearing I think.

[@Maximilian-Willert]

@@shaderader4167 I think that you are absolutely right about this. These people have a story. They are not just "zombies". They deserve some respect and are in dire need of professional help..

[@shaderader4167]

@karlwithak. I guess he just means help in general..

[@shaderader4167]

@@karlwithak. 👍

[@lee-annvogel4537]

Brandon this is a great documentary, you are very compassionate and treated everyone with genuine respect.That makes such a world of difference to people who has very little confidence or self worth thank you

[@alwaysrecycles365]

Guy in beanie around 12:00 is very well spoken. Crazy to think what he could be doing if it wasn't doing this

[@lindsay8575]

That’s the saddest part these people can be some of the smartest people and addiction has don’t care

[@CatBrash]

reminded me of a friend who owns his own trucking company. They looked like twins

[@SindyJ37]

Ikr?!?! I felt he spoke so well too

[@mcbill7352]

fr I didn't even think he was an addict until they mentioned it

[@kulbardi]

He was articulate and honest. I hope he’s doing ok.

[@Hauntedlavender222]

Thank you Brandon for not making a mockery out of these people and being respectful , I appreciate you’re channel ❤ much love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@mikewilson0]

Sure would be nice if the people would figure out how to respect themselves too though, eh?

[@WhiteBuddha22]

Glad this is the major concern

[@HazeCake]

its the people in penthouses who failed them

[@fancyclown6863]

@@mikewilson0 Humble yourself

[@nycon724]

He literally degraded these people in the title...

[@scottcherrysr2368]

I just moved my family out of Philadelphia Pa. I am born and raised in Philadelphia Pennsylvania 45 years old. I have 11 years of sobriety and now live in Arkansas. I hope everyone in this video gets the help they need.

[@Melissa-gh6wg]

proud of your sobriety bro!

[@tonyelectionfraud669]

atta boi. you're doing the damn thing

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Smart move Hopefully you are rural.now

[@DabbyMcFrAwgz420]

Good work stranger

[@scottcherrysr2368]

@@SCREAMINGinCAPS I know there is drugs everywhere. Arkansas is a METH state. Meth isn’t my thing

[@CynicalRaptor]

Addiction is a rough. I’m 4 months sober and that was just alcohol, I can’t imagine something potentially multiples of times more powerful.

[@johnscarce4557]

Alcohol addiction is a super tough one too so that’s still a massive accomplishment you should be proud

[@CynicalRaptor]

@@johnscarce4557Thank you for saying that.

[@Garroshable]

I hope Pat gets help, that was brutal watching him be so self aware and just not being able to stop himself.

[@nicklasmillner101]

Sounds like Florida recovering ( former dealers )homes are in Pennsylvania, now . Scams . At least it's a roof, getting high is a symptom of a far more serious issue. Why tranq if it's not even Fetenyl, from wat I gather tranc is a nasty cheap version of a benzodiazpin, the skin thing is horrible.

[@constantthought6082]

Lol and he had the audacity to procreate

[@callmeviper7723]

@@constantthought6082Well pussy feels good so.

[@cry-piddawg]

@@constantthought6082your comment doesn’t help

[@constantthought6082]

@@cry-piddawg neither does yours

[@Tooimpulsive]

12:44 Yo that dude in the beanie really broke my heart. Very genuine caring dude thats in an awful spot. For someone who looked so rough he was so smart and explained the situation so well. Could probably watch an hour episode just interviewing him honestly

[@DANGMOE]

agreed, I was hoping someone said something about him ❤ I hope he finds peace in himself before it's too late

[@everythingallin4905]

You could tell he was an intelligent man, just addicted. Hope he makes it out. 🙏

[@444onthefloor]

@@everythingallin4905unfortunatley 99 percent of people in this deep will never climb out of it. They will die with this disorder

[@sabrinajohnson7611]

A very smart, articulate person. Really, truly, I hope he can get off the drugs 😢❤

[@TheCommunistColin]

Many people don't want to admit that addicts are people too. They have hopes and dreams and are capable of great kindness and care for others. They know what's happening and what they're doing to themselves, and they know it's bad - they just don't have hope their lives will improve. That's why they take these drugs. Opiates are painkillers.

[@BLOOMDAILY]

That actually broke my heart to see that man shoot up and slowly begin to lose his thought process and speech… even went to sit down. He showed the rawness but it’s heartbreaking to see ma. I pray everybody can find a way out. Trauma def changes you. ❤

[@annazimmerman69]

I have just found your channel and am seriously impressed by your humanity and courage. Thank you for this - it needs to be shown. Don't touch drugs, everyone.

[@bradcampbell5766]

It's good the guy in the abandoned motel has a cat. They are such good companions, and they have such vitality and positive energy. I just hope the cat is well taken care of...

[@vegon.begone]

I thought the cat looked quite clean and well fed, so that's a hopeful sign

[@sharonpopolow6874]

Cats are smart. He probably goes around eating food left out by the people while they're all nodded out. I'm sure they collectively make sure the cat's okay to some degree or another. He looks ok.

[@diabeticmonkey]

That cat looked pretty damn healthy. They can survive pretty well.

[@Drummerchick2003]

Animals have this crazy ability to hunt and survive, I know, mind blowing stuff.

[@altenberg-greifenstein]

​​@@jsivna 😂 Even the tiniest lap dog can hunt and kill smaller prey like a smaller pet. I have seen it myself. There is also a reason why hunters in my country have the job to shoot dogs running in the wild, because the hunter has the duty to protect the wildlife. So, you are wrong. Pet dogs do have a hunting instinct. You can google yourself how pet dogs out of nowhere killed anything from the little kid in their family to the grown owner to being taken on a walk and suddenly killing a jogger. Lots of cases out there proving you wrong. Our well fed pets kill for fun. If they were humans, people would call them dangerous psychos instead of cute best fwend of human. Of course some will defend a human. But even there, most dogs are absolute cowards who will rather watch or run when they perceive a threat to their owner and get brave only when showing dominance over human family.

[@tattoocollective2599]

As a recovered addiction survivor I’ll tell you first hand pat is for real telling the truth about recovery centers. I wish these people had better lives and things to live for.

[@sl-te2xh]

Always putting the responsibility on other people but yourself.....what a disgrace

[@Opbee12]

What?@@sl-te2xh

[@lililililililili8667]

@@sl-te2xh What the fuck do you know about escaping that black hole

[@gracedMK]

​@@sl-te2xh theyre not "putting the responsibility on other people", its literally those people's job to help, thats the career they chose. its well known that a lot of people in care jobs dont take proper care of their clients...

[@grommet9]

amazing that pat was open and honest about his drug use, and was willing to show people firsthand the effects of the drug on camera, hope he gets the help he needs

[@JADACACCHILLI]

It gets me how articulate they speak about their situation 😢 thank you for sharing

[@deeg8182]

“Theres nobody leading us where we need to go” Valid statement but also indicative of the problem. In personal and anecdotal experience, no one can LEAD an addict to recovery. You need to take the lead of your own life and have a support network to help you out.

[@GRANDboysENT]

God bless that man for Pat for sharing his story. You can tell he's lived through a lot and still remains somewhat lucid. Makes you think how close we can be to being in that same situation. Keep fighting, every day is a new day to make a positive choice

[@mannykiller]

u cant be close to being raped now that ur a man. U escaped boyhood like most males without being sxlly abused so

[@Imulletman12]

I live in southeastern PA and my mother works in drug detox/rehab facilities and very often gets patients from Kensington. I’ve never doubted any of the stories she told and how bad things are down there, but hearing it from people actually in that area describe it almost exactly word for word how my mom described it is absolutely flooring. I already knew everything that was covered in this documentary but actually seeing it drills home the emotional reality of the situation.

[@Maxi.Dounut]

I'm really glad you are interviewing people. As an outsider it's easy sometimes to forget that there really is proper good people living in these places and are doing the best they can.

[@N0rseman]

I am from Kensington and i can really appreciate what you did for these people. Everything you showed is something everyone should see because it is 100% true. The one guy was right because in philly it was easy to get dope, but when i moved to chicago i couldn't find it at all and i'm glad i didn't. I've been clean for 10 years now and i hope and pray that so many like me take the road of hope.

[@olliefoxx7165]

Why do you think it's easy to find dope in Kensington and not in Chicago? You would think it would be easier to find in Chicago. What's the difference between the 2 places as far as ease of finding dope?

[@N0rseman]

@@olliefoxx7165 I thought the same thing when i first got here to Chicago. How different can it be? Well, it is like night and day different. If you look up videos of kensington under the El train, you see people like zombies, you see trash, hookers, and literal dead bodies from overdosing. Then you go away from kensington ave and that is where the majority of the dope is sold. Also, if you get off the el and kensington and somerset and you walk downstairs there are people selling suboxone among other shit out in the open with cops right there. Chicago has NOTHING like that. I've been all over the place here in chicago and i haven't seen anything like i've seen growing up in philly. In philly, if you want dope, all you gotta do is walk a block down from kensington and somerset and its right there, and they sell if openly. But in chicago, you can't find dope like that. When i first got here, i did try to find some but i couldn't, and i 'm happy that i couldn't. Kensington is a true open air drug dealing area while chicago you have to know people. Kensington philadelphia is one of the worst places i have ever seen in my entire life.

[@TheOriginalGeekyNoob]

This is what real journalism looks like. Great work!

[@Cstmade]

I grew up and was friends with Patrick until about 5 years ago. I tried to save him multiple times. Even after he stole from me, caused me to lose a job, endless favors. I do and don’t feel bad bc he’s had too many chances. I don’t wanna put his business out there too much. He’s completely lost tho. Blaming the sober house he’s living in for not getting him a job 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Dead_Again1313]

I can respect not wanting to put his business out there. But when someone is shooting up for the camera, I don't think it'd matter to them. You sound like a good person.

[@Cstmade]

@@Dead_Again1313 thanks. It’s really tough seeing him this bad off. Willing to poke himself on camera for God knows what reason. That’s not the Pat that Barb raised. Hope the best for you if you every see this, Pat -Chris

[@estrellaz8208]

He’s apparently gotten sober

[@Cstmade]

@@estrellaz8208 thanks Addie. He was in a sober house during this video while still using. So, I truly hope so.

[@mistyamarch]

you dont want to put his business out there, yet decide to still do it, on a video of him showing himself at his worst, in front of thousands of people who will see your comment :) while also mocking his pain& struggle with institutions and saying hes a lost cause. youre definitely showing that youre a great guy! addiction is a disease. i understand he hurt you, i have a brother whos still an addict myself. has been for 2/3rds of my life now. but this is a disgusting move, to use this situation of him in his worst moments on camera as a “gotcha” moment and make people see him as worthless because youre in pain over the loss and treatment by him. genuinely also if all you took from him talking about the sober house was that hes blaming them, its really grim out here. sober houses are not rarely a nightmare. they promise hope and help, but you can easily wind up in those that love to take a fat paycheck, then never treat the underlying issues (mental health, abuse, adhd, etc) that caused or contributed to the addiction forming in the first place, and dont follow up with proper ways to feel like a person again, live “normally”. manage the ways your brain can be fucked up after becoming sober. please. i wish people would not be so quick to dismiss addicts speaking on horrific experiences with sober houses, this sht is real, even if people seem like they dont “want” help, or burn you. theres SO many factors that make this sickness, and so many factors to becoming clean, staying clean. moving on as best you can. just becoming sober is only a small piece of the fix.

[@christophermontalbano6475]

Guy with the beanie seems smart and very well spoken, so self aware

[@Harrietthetraveller]

I felt so sad seeing Pat and others in such awful conditions which is not a case in my country Uganda even if they take drugs that’s so sad

[@Sharkbait_OoHaHa_]

This was a painfully hard watch. The girl with the scar on her face, took my breath away when she said she did it. Whole video made my heart hurt for all these people. They don’t deserve this. We are awful human beings as a society to let so many suffer. Thank you Brandon for being so open to allow all these people to be heard.

[@remc0s]

They "don't deserve this", yet are doing this to themselves. We are not the same.

[@n00bJesus]

9:15 this little spring he does after saying 'i feel hopeful, happy. i wanna do things" hits incredibly deep and hard. I'm not on anything heavy like that, but the feeling of sometimes needing something to make life bearable, and then feeling like you need those things to feel hope. While on it, never doing anything productive, but even if anything is started, it's quickly stopped when you come down and life becomes dulled again. Endless cycle.

[@nicholascampbell90]

Absolutely 💯

[@trainlinezoo]

Get aim. You describe the cycle 10/10. Take on little tasks at first and watch it snowball.

[@christinajohns1465]

needing something for life to be bearable That’s real I’ve been there I’m sorry you feel this way The only way life is bearable for me Is the only hope I have The Lord God It’s crazy how much better life is When you have someone to lean on Someone to run to Someone who cares Who listens Who helps I’m praying for you today May you know the Lord See’s you And thats he there to help He’s just a call away ”The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.“ ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭145‬:‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@kevinh2345]

This video is just another example of excellent journalism, going into an area to tell the story as it is. Not covering up the unsavory details, or condemning the unfortunate souls caught in the mix. This is a work of art, and you're doing the Lord's work with each of these episodes.

[@Imsickofallyallseeingmyname]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pandcqxplKp_q8Usi=OfwoxeF3SPutGTvy

[@cr4zyexpl0r3rs]

My name is Boris, and I'm almost 3 months sober. I'm moving on to urban exploring and skateboarding to get an adrenaline rush instead of getting high and drinking to forget, because now I'm having fun and helping myself do better in life.

[@mustloveanimals-wp5nl]

Well done Boris! Keep it up mate 👍

[@Jugglejoy250]

Thanks Brandon for the awareness you are bringing with these type of videos. I've slept in city parks for years an am now on a path of recovery, and plan to work in the outreach field. Your videos are helping me gain a larger perspective of what's going on, and what I could do to help. I appreciate it.

[@jescollo]

I bet Rocky never thought it would be this bad when he was jogging these streets

[@carabiner7999]

We have a new mayor now, in Philly, who says that she's going to deal with this. I wish her luck, as this is such a massive, complex situation. Thank you, @Brandon Buckingham, for not just driving around filming misery for clicks. Cheers.

[@catface3473]

I suppose she "has a plan"...liked ours said...yeah ...right .😢

[@NitaNiceville]

😂😂😂

[@carabiner7999]

@@catface3473 I don't know if she has. Prohibition didn't work. Neither has the War On Drugs. But at least acknowledging it is a start. My understanding is she'll talk to the people who are currently trying to help there, which is a change from just throwing money at it.

[@carabiner7999]

@@NitaNiceville Glad you find this such a great source of humour.

[@BobBob-cx9wm]

Another democRAT mayor who will do nothing lol.

[@Riverpresley22]

That part you were talking about? Where he repeatedly shooting up his own blood is called booting ladies and gentlemen. It's where they make sure to get every single last drop in that needle.

[@ProfessorLX]

Damn this is the most I've seen Buck kinda shook by what he observed. Thanks for bringing it to us dude, this is depressing scary shit but people need to see it.

[@BrandonBuckingham]

it was a really dark video

[@robtheslob587]

democratic policies in action

[@calebleach7988]

I was just here. I went with a group to a place nicknamed Needle Park. Seeing that place... talking to all the people... it broke me. We passed out warm clothing and talked to people, its the saddest thing I've ever seen. Each and every person we talked to is well aware that they have an addiction but they just can't stop. In the group the went, I didn't even see the worst of it. It was an awful experience, but one that I will never regret having.

[@steveroman3729]

You can blame china and mexico for this and our government for doing nothing about it and exacerbating the issue by using government funding for these state funded programs that embezzle the funds for themselves with impunity.

[@nickbannigan]

That's the nature of Kensington. When I was doing Heroin I'd go down there and walk around, and coming from the quiet neighborhoods on the skirts on Philly..... Bro, it's like a whole different universe. It's honestly like a 3rd world country. This was back around 2011-2012. Luckily I got out of it before Fent&Tranq started being pushed into the streets

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Born and raised here and it has been like this since the late 80s, but not to the magnitude it is today with the tranq. It will never end! I remember as a kid it was open air dealing, but now with all the attention on the Internet it's bringing so many people here to use and its getting worse and worse and worse! This is the best video on the Internet shining the light on the problem in our city! I ran around using from 2014 and tried to get clean until i finally did 10/15/20 . God bless everyone still out here using! Crazy crazy world!

[@KenzertYT]

recently Biggie eluded to a lot of 90's gangster rap being an intentional government psy op, really makes you think what roles are being played by whom

[@TopFearless]

These documentaries you do really are invaluable insights thta you dont find anywhere else. Feel sorry for these people, I hope they can rehabilitate back into society. Love from Germany

[@BrandonBuckingham]

much love my man. i try to hear there story without being exploitative. during the shooting up scenes i felt very conflicted

[@Imsickofallyallseeingmyname]

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[@Stephen_Viele]

@@BrandonBuckingham Once I saw people going to plac and interviewing people I knew you would be coming through with a video like this and I'm happy you did. It's sad that you have to get on KZbin and watch people like you (no disrespect by any means) to see the real issues our society is facing. You don't see this stuff on the news or social media, they're to busy talking about black vs white and who can and can't use the bathrooms in a Target. When we were kids we would have looked at this type of stuff as a dystopian end of the world type scenario. Unfourtantly it is now a very true reality that is only getting worse. I live in a small hick town in PA and even here we have a small homeless camp of about 15 people.... We as Americans need to quit arguing with each other over stupid petty problems and come together and start solving this housing/drug crisis that is only getting worse.

[@DominikPavel-fk2wb]

Amazing video.. It’s crazy how many people go through so much traumas from this abusive drugs. Fentanyl addiction actually destroyed my life, i suffered severe depression and mental disorder, not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.

[@MorrisBasar-jm9lc]

Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏

[@DonnDenisse]

Yes sure of Pedroshrooms

[@canerbakar-jv2si]

Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.

[@RobertaSandra-no3dy]

Where do I reach this dude? If possible can I find him on Google

[@StephenHackle]

Yes he's Pedroshrooms. I know few friends who no longer suffer ptsd and anxiety with the help of shrooms. Never had to take shrooms after then.

[@chriscline7905]

I was a homeless heroin addict in Detroit and Pittsburgh from 2000-2008, YOU CAN DO IT!!! I've been clean since July 24,2008 and went from sleeping in parks and abandoned buildings to living in a 5 bedroom home, married with 4 kids and i have a manager position. Nobody unless i told you knows about my past and i had been to over 30 detoxes. My heart goes out to these people cause ive been there, they are so sick and need us to come together and care, i certainly care. My prayers go out to everyone struggling. Don't give up, don't ever give up or let anyone make you think you're not worth it or capable of being anything cause you are and I believe in you

[@colinbeballin77]

Proud of u bro

[@vanman757]

Good on you mate... Sending you hope & love from Liverpool, England.... ❤🙏🏻

[@kaidarinkos8094]

clean since my bday

[@thebuckinghamshowclips]

I really hope Patrick gets the help he needs

[@SetTheWild]

He don’t want it

[@TheBennie102103]

you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink . .

[@joleynik]

I love that the guy from the city came up and offered help Praying for these people ❤

[@user-xb8sq3xk7x]

Those facilities are privately run

[@Imsickofallyallseeingmyname]

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[@joleynik]

@@user-xb8sq3xk7x 6:31 the guy says he works for the city. Could be private. Just saying what he said.

[@Edgun99a]

​@@user-xb8sq3xk7xThey still work for the City.

[@user-xb8sq3xk7x]

@@joleynik lmao buddy looked like he was blasted on dog food like the rest of them, prob ain’t even a facility opening up 😂😂😂

[@hacdmb41]

Praying for you Pat and for everyone suffering down there, you are a beautiful soul with so much value and worth! 🥰🙏🏻

[@BrandonBuckingham]

Happy new year cold ass gang! I really want to make the most out of 2024, and im ready to invest every penny i have into getting the best content I can. right now i have a trip to mardi gras and talladega scheduled. where should I go in 2024? Give me some locations , events, and people i should film with.

[@cujothekid7718]

Do more stuff with Zillakami loved those videos

[@mentalbreak]

brandon when you dropping that pron con vid?

[@Metallumnigrummortis]

Relax bro

[@section4030]

We call this place zombie land, be cool if you checked out Camden next

[@groovefiend25]

you should go to a metal fest or a fingerboard event

[@SirSenseiSage]

Hey brandon if you were curious about that girls Cut across her face at 4:10 --- They give those to people in prison / jail who are known snitches. Very sad and obviously why she claimed it to be self harm. Its aweful what they will do to you in those places. Stay safe yall!

[@FVCKDAWRLD]

Yeah I was just boutta day in Philly and baltimore that's known as a buck 50 for a snitch

[@dennislogan9836]

And in Raker's island they call that a 150 Or a buck 50

[@dennislogan9836]

She ratted on someone that's for damn sure!

[@dennislogan9836]

I got out of Bayside 2013 from the farm in jersey and I saw a snitch got the lock in a sock in the back of the head from a member of S.P.S. while walking around on the compound as soon as I saw that I turned the other direction and went to my barracks I know nothing!!! Lol

[@jgetbusy]

u get buck 50 for a lot of reasons tho not jus snitch

[@Observette]

Nice to see Brandon actually treat these people with empathy. Some youtubers just go to these places to literally point and laugh at these addicts. I’ve been clean for nearly 14 years now but I was a heroin addict throughout my early twenties, so I get these people, I’ve spent time with these types of people. Addiction is a hell of a thing.

[@nicklasmillner101]

Heroin is a symptom of the disease of addiction, addiction doesn't ever really leave it can morph.

[@mikevickilovedogs]

@@nicklasmillner101more like addiction is a symptom of a greater internal conflict that is not addressed. It’s escapism.

[@strangebrew1231]

Lol I'm glad you include the 'don't give me narcan because it'll ruin my high" mentality they have

[@Teruko666]

I know these must be really hard to make, but you truly give a voice to so many good people with so many amazing stories of their lives. These types of videos are absolute leagues above your "get drunk and obnoxious" videos. I like those a lot too, but it feels like watching two different youtubers

[@Imsickofallyallseeingmyname]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pandcqxplKp_q8Usi=OfwoxeF3SPutGTvy

[@tienglongmy]

Yeah these stories are just amazing I feel I could spend all day long hanging out with these super interesting people and listen to their stories all the time. Cause these are the most interesting people in the world, far more interesting than scholars or business professionals, or even just sober people. So interseting to hear about how they spend their time and their days on this earth it's just amazing, it just blows my mind, how interesting.

[@chaosi17]

@@tienglongmyI agree a little bit but really? Scholars dedicate their entire life to science and knowledge… I think they should be admired…. 😢

[@thacrypt223]

Pat's story literally made me cry. It could have been any of us.

[@Manon-24]

God bless each and every one of you ❤

[@Grassroots_Hegemon]

My dad was a nurse and a veteran and was a combat medic in desert storm and he told me, one of the scariest things to do is Narcan an addict, because they almost always wake up and want to fight you. "You know how much that buzz you just killed cost?!"

[@BladeInMyLean]

I love Brandon most other KZbinrs try to do videos like this, but it just feels like they’re in a zoo making jokes for content, and at the expense of the other people, profiting off of their suffering I feel like Brandon genuinely raises awareness

[@BrandonBuckingham]

i promise i try my best

[@o_dubski]

@@BrandonBuckinghamit shows and is appreciated

[@marlfutch9369]

@@o_dubski I agree for the most part but I don't think using phrases like "zombies" helps. It's dehumanising and designed to gain clicks. Also the "suppository outtake" was unnecessary and takes away from the seriousness of the situation even if you did find it funny it detracts from the human story but otherwise I think you gave the residents of Kensington a good platform to share their stories.

[@BobyChanMan]

You gotta have a sense of humor about these things

[@Lilmissdangerous]

I agree 💯

[@WhereTheBASShasNoName]

Hey shoutout to the guy that wants to get his life together. Wishing him the best.

[@Harrietthetraveller]

Sure he is brave

[@thegrislybennet3439]

Love you Brandon. Not on some parasocial stuff, just human to human. I really hope you stay safe out there. Thank you for your videos as always

[@BrandonBuckingham]

i love you too man. thank you!!!

[@anthonyvaldes1021]

Channel 5 clone

[@goonfish1704]

@@anthonyvaldes1021 except with actual personality

[@anthonyvaldes1021]

@goonfish1704 yeah, can't argue that. I highly dislike the host of channel 5, so seeing people do what he does is good to see.

[@ButchersBoys]

Im 2 years clean now and training to become a support worker for addicts wanting to get clean. If i can make a change from my experience then I'll try.

[@gardenjoy5223]

Good for you. Be careful though. Don't fall into the same trap again.

[@Tony-t2g]

I'm going back to sleep this shit is depressing and hard to watch I wish everyone the very best, my heart goes out to all of you guys!!!🙌🙌🙌

[@pauliePwalnuts]

It's important to be reminded that these addicts aren't just NPCs. They main characters in their own horror story.

[@discipleofdagon8195]

Reminds you that empathy can bring you to some real dark places when you realise how low people can sink

[@lolux6577]

That’s all they are is npc’s. There’s not as lot of coming back from these new drugs

[@lada3264]

What’s ncp

[@WaterMeA-biscuit]

But they're not NPCs, these are real people with real lives with real families and kids who are dying. There's nothing artificial or simulated about that, separating and isolating people into being artificial or not real is not a good habit. Many of these people are dying because they don't know who they are and don't feel real. Life is not a video game

[@Thisisgetting_old]

Life is when video games.

[@crono3339]

Man the dude in the Best in class shirt had me in tears. He has such a good attitude and at the same time I hear the pain in his voice, awful man. It's painful seeing so many human beings suffering in this world. I've caused suffering too and I regret it. Waging war, addiction, anger, we are all so messed up. But there are great people out there too and good things happening as well, it's just hard to see sometimes.

[@nicolelem18]

he’s my cousin we grew up together under the same roof, his father my uncle shot him up his first time when they were allowed to meet when we were older and he’s been addicted ever since. it’s so hard to watch

[@g5rondo258]

“She’s just a heavy sleeper” took me out😭

[@DJchestr]

I feel so bad for these people. I remember watching the Krocodile doc years ago and thinking this couldn't happen in America. It's just terrible.

[@jeltoninc.8542]

It is sad af the state of many things in this world right now.

[@chikato7106]

15:00 holy shit haha "That's a young man that's joined our presence, I'm not even sure of his name" has me dying lol

[@keithdosik]

Damn that first guy hopefully has a chance. What a horrible situation, he was so nice

[@markoboychuk]

You can hear how he knows what he is doing is wrong and wants to change, he just can't on his own.

[@adamantium4797]

​@@markoboychukoh well

[@zoyabennettraggamufinmusic2725]

He was honest though I think he still has a chance e

[@jocelynberverly304]

the transition from him being sober to doing the drug is so sad. I know you cannot save everyone but this is just so hard to see. I used to work in a jail and to see the same people in and out is sad.

[@QuirkyTJones]

I love Garfield and that they even have a cat and it’s filmed. I know this isn’t ideal for the cat but he’s out of the weather and appears to healthy happy and fed. It also helps to show others that the people are still people just like everyone else

[@williechops]

Honestly a very healthy cat, no mange, no flea scabs, healthy weight. Probably keeps rats from getting in their dope too 😅

[@Adam-nv9zo]

Thank you, Brandon, for letting these people tell their stories. It's important that the world sees this.

[@sungazer454]

Nobody in this world cares about these Murican retards acting like hard life struggle clowns.

[@chasehaggard161]

Thank you for the actual journalism Brandon. Lord have mercy on these people this is so tragic and heartbreaking.

[@GRHall-tr9jm]

Pat. Well done. Please know we all love you and are rooting for you.

[@XrayHits]

Thank you for showing this to the world Brandon, my uncle passed away on that street addicted to tranq. Man was a great dude with a family but his addiction was stronger.

[@BrandonBuckingham]

rest in peace

[@andreabc1469]

sad😢

[@dalayneejo]

so sorry for your loss. hope you and your family are well.

[@XxGyromancerXx]

It appears you caught Kensington on a relatively "mellow" day. It's waaaaaaaaaaay worse at any other given time. I drove through it a few years back just to see what it was actually like. Whenever I'm in a new area, I like to ask about the rough spots. Everybody's "don't go there! It's bad!" could differ from mine. Kensington did not disappoint. It was downright frightening. I felt more safe and secure at Skid Row than I did in Kensington.

[@TheCommunistColin]

Thank you for this video and for covering this humanely. I lived in Philly for a year for school and while I was in a decent area (out west on Walnut) I was also at most like 8-10 blocks from some pretty troubled areas too. A lot of people think it's scary but I just felt overwhelming sadness. So many broken lives and desperate people who just want their pain to go away - so they shoot up, because they have nothing else to do. There are so many channels out there that would do this video for shock value or just to gawk at people's suffering for clicks, but you seem like you really care about these people and wanted to share their experiences. I really appreciate that and I'm sure these people do too.

[@arufai]

I am so heartbroken for those folks in these sad situations😢😢 May God help and bless.