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[@TylerOliveira]

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[@pog2679]

Oh cool

[@LeticiaArredondo397]

Thanks

[@Kaspmar]

Hi

[@RandomFunnyShorts.]

yes

[@firstnamelastname3429]

Ello

[@ericstruk]

As a Canadian, I hope everyone realizes how delusional the government is and votes them out so we can solve issues like this.

[@interviduals3224]

Honestly though, they're making all the bad decisions

[@John-lc2lz]

Our democracy has been compromised. Good luck voting them out.

[@hddy5994]

nothing will change whilst you're run by the far left maniacs

[@Anne_Onymous]

I wouldn't hold my breath

[@Kyle_Canadian]

Cool I’m also Canadien and i agree

[@kyansureman9738]

As a European im shocked that this is happening in a country like Canada.

[@TheCanadianCitizen]

Don't let it scare you this is just East Hastings in Vancouver. Its like the Portland of Canada. If you avoid the Greater Vancouver Area and the GTA you'll be fine.

[@fuongbregas]

America 2, actually

[@fuongbregas]

@@TheCanadianCitizen I've been to Portland in July, if this is similar to downtown Portland, then it was fcked.

[@gameplaysfordayz5967]

Canada and America are shit shows rn..

[@omygodish3]

I live here and it's crazy how bad it's getting

[@BrownGeorge-pw2xo]

Fentanyl addiction actually destroyed my life for over 6 years. I also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 2 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@KicksConceptsshoes]

Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, fentanyl 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.

[@Malikrooney-hq5jj]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them

[@DonnHowes]

YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@NicoleCtirad]

100% agree I used to have Psychosis and paranoid thoughts like "people thinking about me talking about me etc. Very odd behavior after getting off Adderall from 7-16. Antidepressants at 18-29. 31 now. I took way to much, but took about 20g of Gold caps (Psilocybin containing mushroom) I analyzed my entire life. The emotions that came out helped me understand behavior etc more. Wont ever need to do it again because I'm happy and contempt forever, but I wish more people did this to alter their perception of reality. Would help with healing much trauma

[@Wimruther-hk4zn]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@bingus_number1]

No phones in sight Just people living in the moment.

[@MadisonBrant]

😂😂😂

[@miaometal]

BRUH SUHAUSHAYSHSHUSHSUAHAYSHSUS

[@milkaOG]

😂omg bro

[@NicholasNorway]

Lol

[@axelsundstrom4317]

Fr fr

[@randybernhard8437]

Lol that store owner's paranoia and guilt shows it all. He thinks just because you are filming you are somehow with the Canadian version of IRS or some sort of investigator. He even panics and goes, "I PAY ALL MY TAXES!" when that wasn't even in question.

[@Lespaul5697]

Exactly bro I was like come on buddy everyone knows those owners and most smoke shop owners do not pay taxes on a lota shit and be sellin shit under the table lmao I was thinking the same I’m like damn the owner is freaking out for no reason goes to show

[@Bleek_MOB320]

My smoke shop here in Vegas definitely doesn’t tax unless the price is already set at say $1.29

[@Bleek_MOB320]

Anything wit 99 cents on it, that’s it $1

[@meganwills56]

All corner stores here in Canada sell pipes, bongs, torches etc. must have had other sketchy things going on to react like that.

[@adamledrew4489]

Should have asked for his immigration papers. Would have scared him shitless

[@roxannemarrero8728]

The thing is, there’s a difference between decriminalizing drugs and decriminalizing drugs while also hosting treatment, support, medical care, and rehabilitation for free

[@CyberneticCuldean]

This could be greatly reduced just enforcing the law. Arrest people stealing, arrest people selling drugs, arrest and confiscate people in possession of drugs. It's not a complicated matter.

[@morreamanha]

yeah, Portugal decriminalised ALL drugs 30 years ago. as a Portuguese I don’t see what’s the big issue tbh 🤷

[@CyberneticCuldean]

​@@morreamanha Did you not see the state of that hell hole? Does Portugal have tent cities in every city? Does the justice system let out repeat offending criminals victimizing the citizens? We don't need your laws or lack there of. We need Singapore's laws.

[@morreamanha]

@@CyberneticCuldean “lack there of” yeah my dude, when you’re contry is in the the top 10 safest countries in the world I don’t think you have a “lack of laws”. and when we did change the laws we had the higher consumption of heroin per capita in the world. we don’t have all the problems you mentioned precisely because all drugs are decriminalised.

[@CyberneticCuldean]

@@morreamanha drugs are decriminalized in Portugal and many places in Canada such as Vancouver. Your country may be faring well like that but ours is not as you can see in this video. Both decriminalized, not the same result. Saying you don't have homeless encampments and serial felons that are just released into the public everyday because drugs are decriminalized is a bit of a leap.

[@user-yd4yq1ew8c]

i lived on Hastings for 5 months during my addiction, it was one of the worst times of my life, I am now a year and 4 months clean and carrying on with my days, happy to be alive and kicking!! Power to the ones still suffering and still lost. Keep up the great work thanks for showing the reality of the scene

[@alexmj7682]

I am so happy for you ☺️

[@cauliflowerpower41]

I pray your permanent success and God be with

[@DontknowwhattoputhereQ]

Breaks my heart this in my country

[@WWEGuy4102]

This country is so Skibidi toilet😂

[@Boberjai]

@@WWEGuy4102that’s a statement. 😂

[@Ami-el3kk]

I’m from the Netherlands and it’s not a secret we are pretty open when it comes to drugs. But this… this is insane and fucking heartbreaking. This should NOT be real.

[@stoneneils]

Its not real..you're being shown the absolute worst few blocks of a huge city of millions lol...youtube is so good at making people who've never travelled think every city and country is falling apart. I could bring you to this mess in any city going back to the 70s...one of my earliest memories is seeing men lying around outside a homeless shelter on the ground...circa 1975.

[@OlafRooster]

This is exactly what Canadians wanted so let them enjoy it?

[@sourlab]

​@@stoneneilsit's still sth that's happening , I'm sorry but we have to stop blinding people

[@sourlab]

​@@stoneneilsalso did you even read the disclaimers ?

[@violetblythe6912]

@@stoneneils just because there are good areas of a city doesn't mean it's not still a major problem. Millions of people across the country live like this and its not okay. It's no longer just "their choice" when addiction is involved, and the rest of the citizens are also affected by this.

[@alannamarohnic4722]

Our mainstream media in Canada would never show us this nightmare. Absolutely horrifying.

[@simplii_clips4626]

This government is corrupt. Next chance I get I’m leaving for good.

[@OphiuchiChannel]

They do Ive seen it often

[@hadmatter9240]

lmao.

[@Milkskinlavish]

Lmao that’s a lie

[@Captain_fubar]

They show us this literally all the time what the fuck are you talking about

[@jenn9753]

I’m a recovered addict and this was the most encouraging thing I’ve seen since I quit in 2017 thank you so much for this. God bless you ❤ this was heartbreaking to watch so I’m sure it was so hard to experience

[@mattgraves3709]

Heartbreaking or encouraging. Not sure how you felt encouraged, ...unless like myself you see exactly what I never want to see again.

[@All.about.Narcissism7]

I'm so glad jenn that you gave up drugs. I pray that you never do them again. Hugs.

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

We fled Canada 2021 for Mexico. Best decision we ever made. 💯✌🏼 Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico.🇲🇽✌🏼🥰

[@Grungefan2018]

Do you feel safe on Mexico ? Can you tell me which parts are safe ? I'm 60 and looking to escape NY where I was born and raised and of course I do not have enough on 401 K to survive here thru retirement despite saving like crazy once I was able to .long story..went back to school and got out at 39 yrs old then a few years later health issues, chapter 13 bankruptcy. Really want to afford a house.

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

@@Grungefan2018 yes we feel totally safe here. Life is very normal here. We walk every evening. Almost 3 years living here now I've never seen anyone doing drugs, we have had absolutely nothing happen to us ever. We document everything here. ✌🏼😉 Best of luck from 2 Gringos On The Gulf. ❤️🙏🏼

[@kevindavidchamorrovega5959]

​@@Grungefan2018 gringos go home no welcome in hispanoamerica

[@jigsaw777]

​@@Grungefan2018no sé supone que estados unidos es el país de las oportunidades y de la libertad?

[@shadowwarrior2030]

Addicts calling for decriminalization of drugs is like criminals calling for police abolition. And Vancouver's politicians fell for this stupidity.

[@PEJK6771]

The politicians knew it’s the people who live there that are stupid. The mayor said they want to be like the other west coast city’s San Fran, Portland, LA etc..

[@lamoten8723]

It’s not that they fell for it. They just want more votes

[@imiguifurr]

The problem is that no real measures were taken, they just legalized the drugs and that's it... That's not how it's dine at all. It almost seems they were trying to get rid of addicts by letting them overdose...

[@seashellmac1968]

or did the politicians really care? I'm beginning to wonder if it's a depopulation move to be honest. I don't trust many anymore. I've seen and know too much now to think otherwise. Pretty sick evil folks running things these days :(

[@zippytripi2412]

😂the comparison hear like Jude's helping Nazis lol

[@phattas2329]

I live in Alberta, just one province over and had NO IDEA this was even a thing, I never saw it once on the news or in the media. We shouldn't have to go to youtube channels hundreds of times smaller than official news sites to find this information but here we are... Thank you for reporting on this because our media wont

[@300hothead]

Fuck you talking about, turn on CBC Vancouver and its basically a weekly report on how bad drug usage in Vancouver is for the last 10 years😂 I should know as I went between Alberta and BC for the last 12 years due to most of my family living in Alberta

[@zometthecomet]

The fuck ? Do you live indoors going to and from work with out watching the news or KZbin ? I’ve lived here for 30 years and I’ve seen how bad this is down town bro! Stop walking around with your eyes closed

[@boytusok9197]

Actually travel around and you'll see it too! It was like this 6+ years ago when i went thru east Hastings

[@RJDA.Dakota]

Yes but it shows you totally unbiased news. The camera doesn’t discriminate. It’s actually better than the actual newscast from any legacy network.

[@bbabiie]

Watch through a blue lens.. from the early 90s and not much better ... Edit 2003 not 90s lol

[@motivnation774]

Hello everyone I live in Vancouver and I just wanted to say that while the drug problem is huge, this video has highlighted and over exaggerated some of the problems. I have been to Vancouver and in East Hastings and yes, it can be dangerous at night and it is important to stay careful but not at this extent. Thank you, Tyler for really getting the issue out and hopefully this will make a difference

[@cdes1776]

Actual footage is not an exaggeration at all. Flexing your muscles in the name of street cred?

[@MadonnasSpareVagina]

​@@cdes1776Hes trying to tell you that its a relatively small section of the city where this is happening, and was happening way before any decriminalization or legalization. Theres documentaries about it dating back to the early 2000s. Watch 'Through A Blue Lens' from 2003, which follows the VPDs Odd Squad, who are assigned specifically to the area. Its grim af though so be warned.

[@purson8]

This isn't a video of the life in Vancouver, its a video on the drug problems in Vancouver. It's not an exaggeration.

[@rosalopezblanco4943]

Las imágenes son reales, no hay ninguna exageración.

[@T.T.85]

That's been the way E Hastings has been for decades. Whether drugs have been decriminalized, or illegal hasn't made any difference at all in that area of Van.

[@hartree.y]

I come from Japan, and this video has been so hard to watch. It is legitimately difficult for me to process what I just saw. I thought this kind of things only comes up in post-apocalyptic video games. I have no words. I'm praying for you, Canada

[@nyk3334]

You guys maintain your homogeneous culture as you should.

[@camer4077]

To be clear this is just in Vancouver, Toronto is not like this at all.

[@coreyroberts47]

@@nyk3334no

[@NewHaven203]

ivangomez947 True! Kensington is worse than Vancouver. Fentanyl walking zombies, piles of trash everywhere, thousands of homeless, decaying buildings, needles on the ground, etc

[@LIVITLUVIT]

Seattle ..Portland...san Fransisco are no different or worse

[@AshCupric]

That scene from the “safe” injection site gave me chills. Totally apocalyptical and to me looks like more like a genocide facility than an actual medical office. Truly disturbing…

[@rutvikrs]

Pierre Polivere has much to answer for.

[@sharonsart]

Agree. Wasn't what I was expecting to see. :-( The only good thing about it, was they weren't on the street.

[@AshCupric]

@@rutvikrs you’re right!!

[@AshCupric]

@@sharonsart I definitely understand that but in a way the indoor ‘clinic’ is even more disturbing. It’s one thing if these people do their drugs on the streets but seeing how organized it all is, it seems like there’s some sinister agenda at play. Almost like assisted suicide.

[@user-et5qs2en4c]

IT DOES NOT GET MUCH CRAZIER THAN THIS ❗️💥🤯🤬

[@nikostinky3813]

I live in a TINY town in Canada, I'm talking ONE street in and out the center of town, and it is now overrun with users. Its an epidemic everywhere here, even the smallest towns.

[@gonzo8744]

Great job as always. Keep it up man.

[@giovannimonsivais1388]

I found it ironic how people are openly doing drugs outside a convenient store. But recording inside the convenient store is what crosses the line.

[@kellyalexander4881]

That's what I thought too I think maybe it's because they think doing it inside will cause unwanted people with overdoses

[@Escalaminhante]

These idiots are good for Walking Dead films.

[@kellyalexander4881]

@Escalaminhante at this point, this is the Real Walking Dead

[@J0hN_TF]

When you live there homeless ppl doing drugs is pretty normal, walking around with a camera is not.

[@MysteriousBeingOfLight]

The world is upside down, those people have been brainwashed and are now complete zombies who cant think for themself or have common sense. God knows what injection they have taken. FFS

[@sanazlol7433]

I live in Vancouver and the amount of times I’ve seen people use drugs on the bus or skytrain is insane, I’m genuinely terrified every time.

[@apurv5847]

Do they become violent too?

[@nunyaplayz]

i was there from wales in 1998 absolutely loved Vancouver went on sky train train to Barnaby from downtown i think love Vancouver 😢 love to come back

[@esmeraldaalexandra45]

yes! I live here too and once there was someone smoking crack besides me on the bus!

[@DanielBlak]

Vote conservative next time

[@ava4689]

@@nirmondal9807you cant really run anywhere on a bus

[@weirdhails3802]

I've been reading articles trying to find out how the experiment is REALLY going and it all seemed vague and polished, then i found your video, thank you for this uncut gritty truth.

[@brander7740]

That's called street smart, streets aint no safe Tyler, love how you easily switch and leave. Always feel as though doing bad, but everytime i watch documentaries like these im reminded of how far i am. Nice piece.

[@raincheck01]

You can’t just decriminalize drugs and then do nothing else. They have to provide regulation of those drugs, housing and treatment for the addicted like she mentioned.

[@ChoppedBananas]

Exactly. I support decriminalizing because drug addiction is typically a mental health issue, but you can't just legalize and walk away. You have to address the mental health portion of it. Here in the U.S. we just throw them in the prison system which makes the situation worse as well.

[@JMD533]

If prohibition doesn’t work, what makes you think regulation will? If the regulated drugs are more expensive due to that regulation as well as taxes, why won’t addicts keep getting it from the guy down the street that has it cheaper, even if it’s stepped on?

[@raincheck01]

@@JMD533 because the guy down the street won’t exist. Where are all the alcohol bootleggers and illegal moonshine distillers now? People in general want to have safety including addicts. When the government is getting taxes from it all they get rid of or legitimize the guy down the street. Also, as we see in California, prices are very competitive now for thc products because there are so many options for where to buy. Ultimately though the goal is to help people get clean not enable them as is being done in this situation. The reason it has worked in other countries is the end goal wasn’t just harm reduction, it was actually helping people get clean.

[@raincheck01]

@@ChoppedBananas it’s all bat dung crazy! The fact of the matter is someone is making a lot of money off this system the way it is or it would change. It’s not the drug dealers…

[@justified004]

​@JMD533 you're not wrong, but the key to legalization with regulation is to not half ass it and allow time for the regulations to have an impact. Take alcohol for example, the amount of laws around not juat the sell but the production of it makes it hard to for illegal activity around it to take place. Too many lawmakers miss that point. So when they just make it legal I. A place like Vancouver, they don't do everything else that comes with it from regulating the sells to taxing to programs to deal with addicts.

[@SDSypher]

I’m really glad non-Canadians are displaying this for the world to see. Nobody outside of Canada ever believes how bad it is. They just laugh at you because “Canada is only full of nice people” and there’s no problems or whatever. But that’s so far from the truth it’s not even funny. It ain’t sweet up here. At all really. Don’t mistake courtesy and vague politeness as weakness or harmlessness.

[@lacy01]

i had no clue this was even going on. i thought chicago was bad but damn…

[@shaynedool2349]

yep its shithole the most expensive one on the planet

[@kirahoward23]

​@@lacy01Same

[@RedaiRmal]

This is about how it is in Portland too. Same underlying issue too. Sure is fuckin sad. Glad I left Oregon before it went to shit.

[@aggresivepommes3719]

Im thinking about emigrating to Canada. That will not stop me 😂😂

[@chadpower3228]

As an American conservative, I have to say, I’m not surprised.

[@BQWETCHIL]

Ripping our society apart from the inside. Congratulations. Job done.

[@sheilabush7066]

You guys have a lot of balls to get this video done. Thank you for enlightening the awful life of drug abuse.

[@LostTemplate]

same goes for alcoholism…so should we criminalize that too?

[@Polska_Edits]

​@@LostTemplatepublic Drunkeness is a crime in most places lol

[@wes4736]

​@@LostTemplatedude, what world do you live in?

[@flashdr1ve]

@@wes4736fucking Mars dude 😂

[@thegreatgatsby8180]

Canadians DESERVE EVERYTHING that's coming to them. 😂 This is the consequence of your w0ke govt. From giving refuge to Khalistani terrorists to drug epidemic. And for some reason they look down on Ameirca for electing TRUMP 😂. I would have Trump as my president ANY DAY than the comedian in Canaada 😂😂😂😂

[@Iridescent1103]

For someone who’s mother was an addict until she died, this is such a relief for light being shined on this.

[@Dilan-L-T]

It must be difficult to live around this generally; it's unfortunate that that's how it is sometimes.

[@Richie_Alpha_Rabbit69]

Sorry I lost my girlfriend to this and most of my friends. I got clean and off the streets of Vancouver in 2018. If it wasn’t for the cops arresting me constantly I may have used until I died

[@Zambiblor]

@@Richie_Alpha_Rabbit69REDEMPTION

[@ac2987]

@@Richie_Alpha_Rabbit69thank you for sharing this man, it takes a lot and it looks like you’ve come a long way. I salute you sir. Have an amazing life and good luck with anything you pursue

[@Richie_Alpha_Rabbit69]

@@ac2987 Thanks! Now I lift weights and rescue rabbits 🐇. Alpha male stuff

[@JoseMonzon-nv7zj]

I love your content, thank you❤

[@kes78]

My aunt does outreach work in vancouver and after seeing this i am so worried for her.

[@anti-fame]

Every time people talk about decriminalization they always mention Portugal (4:03). Portugal didn't simply allow everyone to use drugs legally, they did a health project around drugs. They introduced this subject at school to warn students, they made loads of campaigns AGAINST drugs, and they HELPED drug users with free medical care and psychological help - which it didn't happen before since they could end up in jail. They decriminalize the USE of drugs to HELP people, not to make profit since it's still ILLEGAL to sell drugs.

[@flaviagdcfung9799]

In Portugal is not illegal own a small amount of drug in your pocket. People are allowed to use drugs, people were dying in the 80s and 90s. The law change to help people and to stop them to share needles 💉 and control infection/diseases, they gave the kit and offer help. The problem still excites but not in an apocalyptic manner. Not sure if that is the same thing???? Yes I grew up with posts in school, doctors hospitals , trains or underground 🚊. It makes me wonder if the problem is in the drug or people??looks like a very strong drug and people they can’t get away from it. Portugal did so to stop people to share needles to control transmitted diseases by the sharing/couples and new borns.

[@robinsss]

hard drugs are still ILLEGAL in Canada

[@jannd8170]

@@robinsss Yeah claiming drugs here are "illegal" just because we stopped arresting users shows a completely lack of knowledge of drug treatment and our laws.

[@robinsss]

@@jannd8170 on the law books which hard drug is legal in any province in Canada?

[@1313aves]

Plus didnt it take like ten years or so to actually see this policy work out and for stats to showcase a huge decline in drug use?

[@scottb7890]

As a citizen of the Greater Vancouver area, I can testify that this situation is out of control. The different levels of local government are more interested in virtue signalling than actually helping people.

[@dragnar12]

As a dutch person This shit horrifies me. I am all for legalization. But the way its done here is fucked

[@Kneecapss]

yeah

[@desireebremner4127]

It's like this in Edmonton, Alberta! It's so bad here. Drive by shootings happening constantly, and the media isn't even talking about it. So many drugs and the homeless population is through the roof. In the last year alone, it's tripled and is only getting worse.

[@lindsaydickson47]

It’s similar in Victoria too

[@railfandepotproductions]

What virtue signaling?

[@MadeleineKuhl]

I’m so sorry to all souls broken by this issue. I’m not educated in this but I still feel pain for this video clip Very sorry this in the streets

[@ryanbraden3626]

I live in London Ontario Canada. It’s bad here. I’m a recovering addict. And I feel the safe injection sites and free opiate programs here is destroying the city and lives

[@central3425]

I used to walk these streets just 15 years ago and never worried for my safety. Now i would never go there in a million years

[@AK-hi7mg]

Fell asleep with my brother on pigeon square 10 years ago. Middle of the night . The bums were actually watching out for us. Nowadays we wouldn't be breathing probably...

[@brianwashington2449]

Worst than San Francisco

[@noahhopkins7184]

Its better now than it was 30 years ago

[@nict4918]

I live in Vancouver & honestly i think that everything has been decriminalized so that the addicts will eventually wipe themselves out. There is no proper rehabilitation offered and no actual solution provided. Its disgusting & inhumane.

[@judas_saves]

What a shame... what a SHAME! Now i hear that fentanyl is mixed with a drug that is horse drug standard (I stand corrected if wrong), in essence making an even stronger drug which ROTS/EATS FLESH of the IV user! Remember the Krokodil street drug from Russia that exploded some 15-20 years ago? ...what a shame..

[@hoganmisses7448]

This was the first thing I thought when I saw this.

[@englewood1971]

Hopefully it works 😊

[@borisagayn4959]

Vancouver is a trash place.

[@EndoftheBeginning17]

@@englewood1971 It won't work because the area around INSITE has had a large decriminalization area for years, and it's full of addicts. Additionally this isn't even the majority of addicts, add another 100,000 sitting at home and capable of holding down a job.... for now, add in the new addicts every year and this will not go away.

[@bataremerson1970]

Wow, just wow. I am glad that Portland is coming to their senses. Sad stuff 😢😢😢

[@TheSKYHOCK]

This is a total chaos I never seen such thing in my life

[@Evan-pl6jo]

As a Canadian who lives in Vancouver I feel that this video is very important to spread awareness to the problems we have in Canada thank you Tyler for spreading awareness to this problem

[@CornPop09090]

what's the solution? clearly not the current liberal party leftist regime!

[@desireesimpson4665]

Same here but this is Hastings like the bottom of the barrel there are many many many beautiful communities as well let’s not forget how beautiful it also is here as well it’s not like every one is like this yeah it’s sad it’s disgusting but it’s also a tiny area of the city

[@alx9r]

Sure, but what does it say about all our beautiful communities that we do nothing to improve this dumpster fire.

[@ivymarie.]

THIS is not the problem though, most of these people were longterm care patients living in Riverview - when Riverview closed its doors in 2012 bc the governmentdidn't want to fund it anymore, they literally packed up the patients who had nowhere to go, bussed them down to DTES and left them homeless there, THAT is the truth, THAT is what happened

[@JuanRomero-in4ie]

I thought in Canada all those problems were much less common than here in the U.S

[@bohobellenails]

As an addict, 9 + years in recovery, this is heartbreaking. I can’t tell you how many loved ones I’ve lost to overdoses and that’s here in FL where it’s not legal. That situation is completely out of control and I can’t even describe how devastating it is. I hope British Columbia get their shit together otherwise more and more are going to die

[@solidbanjobanjo9367]

This isn’t about you…

[@williampurnell679]

Thank you for sharing, it’s a serious issue🙏also congrats on 9 years!!!!! Proud of you

[@fhudufin]

@@solidbanjobanjo9367 No one said it was, they gave their own take, it wasnt just venting

[@katarzynagodlewska569]

@@solidbanjobanjo9367 if you don't care, just scroll.

[@dlane7539]

​@@solidbanjobanjo9367go away.

[@leonbuckley6846]

I live in the heart of vancouver it's not always like this but it's becoming more prevalent

[@billyrobinson6803]

Wow I do commend you guys for the obvious risk you guys took 😮

[@jblen]

I think this video has done more to dissuade me from hard drugs than anything in school did. We even had a guy who recovered from a heroin addiction and showed pictures of his rotting leg from using dodgy needles before it was amputated. We also had families of people who lost their children or siblings to drugs but man seeing this makes it seem so much worse because you actually see it on a real person. It's no longer just a horror story, it's a human being and the state of that city with literally every street filled with users passed out or being mugged or ODing right there is insane. I'm glad this was documented.

[@SimSimi.]

But let's face it, he didn't even force them to use drugs, they are adults responsible for their own decisions. But of course the mafia state that encourages drug use, whether through propaganda and even offering money to anyone who uses drugs is to blame for this.

[@ogi22]

@@SimSimi. Yes, it was their decision. But you have to realise something even more horrible. Why they took it in the first place? Today, coping with fast life, stress, virtually no future... It is really hard to stay positive when you look around and try to live your life. Many people just give up life for a bit of pleasure inside their own heads. Many of those people were abused. Sometimes so hard, that a "normal" person hearing their stories would say they are lying. Just because a lot of people can't believe the hell, other people can create. So don't be so fast in judgement. And Canada made something even more horrible. Removing sanctions without preparing other possibilities for those people should be considered as a crime.

[@ogi22]

@@M.L.- If he is aware, he is probably doing this to simply "check out" of this world in his own way, since as you mentioned, euthanasia is forbidden. This was something Pratchett was talking about. It is very hard to work in such places. Even harder if it is someone very close to you (family member, partner).

[@dw5294]

His choice. He's made his bed and now has to lie in it.

[@sephdm]

my theory is if you saw what kind of 'dead animals' come out of a regular drug user's nose, that would stop you from using more than anything you've seen here :-)

[@BwaJack]

6:22 That dude that “boosts” for a living, started giving that guys watch a lil inspection 💀

[@jasonargonaught8744]

he shoulda been inspecting his drool hanging out of his mouth.

[@haalandisthegoat6350]

Second

[@ryanwilson5842]

A real good long inspection lmfao

[@thiccunit7187]

Fr we was just taking a lil peak

[@Perry_ThePlatypus]

BwaJack! I watch you’re videos!

[@NEKOM4TA]

As a Canadian from Québec, I didn't know this shit was going on in Vancouver 😳

[@sklzzz_420]

“yes yiur not allowed to take pictures man 🙄” LMFAOOO

[@grassguy1154]

It’s just depressing seeing so many people being turned into zombies. Thank you, Tyler, the people need to see this.

[@nonstopcooltop]

It’s more depressing to think the Sackler’s are free and billionaires in large mansions. This isn’t accidental. Biden put the woman, Janet Woodcock, who approved 12-year-olds taking synthetic opioids as head of the FDA. One million people are dead, many more living with severe addiction, and almost no one seems to actually care some of the the culprits of the worst crimes in history are actually being CELEBRATED.

[@TheHamburgler123]

Indeed. There were so many broken people out there in such a relatively small area.

[@bradjames95]

the guy doing a burnout seemed to be enjoying himself

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

So? These drug consumers are enjoying themselves. What's the problem? Nobody is forcing anybody else to consumer drugs that they don't want.

[@esaiaswalker8944]

Spain has a much better implementation of this

[@ae2sa]

Tyler, as someone who lives in Vancouver, thank you for coming here and bringing this to the spotlight for the world and your viewers. I applaud you.

[@DirtBikeDuo]

Is this what all Vancouver is like btw?

[@horneybegone2390]

Man I thought virus would be the one to make zombie apocalypse Drugs seems to do the same... They are all zombies

[@DiegoMidnightSun]

@@DirtBikeDuoonly some areas

[@darkluck4510]

not at all@@DirtBikeDuo

[@vietnamd0820]

@@DirtBikeDuo I was in Vancouver last year…there are five blocks of homelessness…the rest of Vancouver is really nice…Stanley Park, Sun Yat Sen Garden and Vancouver Lookout are particularly worth checking out

[@user-kt2xw1zx1j]

❤it’s so so heart breaking 😢

[@shayfisk-steinbronn1053]

Omg where r the govt officials??? Does no one see this??? My lord i cant imagine this!!!

[@TommyGMcGee]

Tyler is on a mission to show us the raw truth of this world!

[@Zayn-xw3ue]

Amabatukam

[@danfel_502]

Tommy G 👀

[@HybridTrapMusic]

Would be dope to see you two collab! 🎉

[@terraversalvoid5391]

@@Zayn-xw3ueAMBATUKAAM

[@xmateinc]

What’s that that wealth inequality breeds poverty, which in turn breeds more drug use and crime? You people think locking everyone up is the solution, when locking everyone up is what got us here. A society that values greed above all else is gonna fail.

[@testificate_derp]

As a Canadian citizen, i have changed my life to stay away from downtown Vancouver because it's full of homeless and shifters, aka drug users. I hope for a better future where people can walk down the streets of downtown Vancouver and not be afraid for their safety and well-being.

[@PEJK6771]

They got what they voted for.

[@KcYukon]

​​@@PEJK6771hopefully they see the light and vote properly next time...

[@PEJK6771]

@@KcYukon I doubt it, Alberta is objectively the best province to live in because of our policies and it nearly went NDP.

[@jeannewang900]

We were in Surrey, then we moved to AB, but at the small city, drug problem is serious as well.

[@hadmatter9240]

Good luck, my friend.

[@jamaalw8556]

That would be so dope ! I know it looks messed up to a lot of people. But this is amazing !

[@DrQuezar]

Ermmm.... what?

[@jamaalw8556]

@@DrQuezar well I'm a vicious crack head so this is my paradise . Wouldn't have to hide in corners you know? Or get arrested just for enjoying myself on a sunny day just because I want to do my "illegal" drugs as opposed to drinking or smoking pot.

[@DrQuezar]

@@jamaalw8556 i think you need to go to a doctor or smth....

[@icevoss9917]

Bloody shocking.....what the Hell

[@tayzonday]

This is not reducing harm. Yes, criminal justice has historically been unjust in many ways. There are real human rights and economic grift issues intertwined with the history of substance criminalization. But abandoning a broken hammer for nothing isn’t the best option either.

[@its-TRAV]

W perspective Tay

[@dizzythakidd7350]

its bc of provincial jail and prison over crowding !!! lol do you know how many arrest would be made per day if the drugs were still illegal

[@user-nq5ce4ok8f]

There are actually multiple countries across the world that have the similar laws of all drugs are legal and they don't have these problems these are Western problems these are because of corrupt politics up and down this whole continent

[@lekkerkoffie8605]

You need insitutions to help these people!! That's how it worked in Switzerland and Portugal. If you don't have those, of course it won't work out! The government in Canada is just stupid to not provide this... Why don't you see that?

[@leperface]

The Legendary Tay Zonday! Hope you're doing well, good sir.

[@WhiteHillCZ]

As a Canadian who is very concerned about the direction our country is headed, I want to thank you for covering this. I have witnessed friends and family OD, and as for the "safe injection sites," they look like nothing more than the crack houses my friends used to hang out in.

[@CT-75-67_Edits]

Other provinces have their own rules but it's Trudeau that's our problem get him out no more drugs

[@jesseritchie9282]

​@@CT-75-67_EditsHim, and other ways of the cartels smuggling fentanyl in the country.

[@emptyhad2571]

Like the comment above mine said.

[@Chadmlad]

What a simplistic way to think of the drug epidemic,@@CT-75-67_Edits

[@mcrodosn]

Yup. these sites are really just to prevent the spread of HIV which apparently was becoming more rampant. I wish we did more. There's people that actually want help but they end up right back.. I'm 26 and it's crazy there's people I went to highschool with literally on the street now. Mental health talks are just becoming normal to talk about now but kind of wish it started at least 10+ years sooner..

[@faithevelyn8682]

I’ve lived here my whole life. It’s gotten out of hand. insanity

[@AbdulkarimKamara-ql4nv]

He sees the leaves as money made me realize how harmful illegal drugs are

[@toragodzen]

As an heroin addict (25 years clean) I blamed nobody but myself. I did a wrong move and I did a right move to leave this hell. Yep, it was painful and Im lucky to live in the country where it is hard to get drugs. You cannot mix addicted world and normal world together, its like cancer and healthy tissues. Show this video in schools - this is best you can do. 😢

[@greatmatt301]

As a recovering illicit opioid addict myself it's all too clear that not only is there not enough funding to programs to helps people and get the dealers/supplies removed, most of these people probably don't want help. It wasn't until i learnt about a virtual opioid treatment clinic in my province AND i wanted to stop that i started the road to recovery. As horrible as it sounds, making sure people can use safely and there is help should they want it is probably the most viable long term solution.

[@sirianrune198]

It wasn't your fault that you had an addiction. I suggest learning a thing or two about addiction. A good place to start is the works of Dr. Gabor Mate.

[@greatmatt301]

@sirianrune198 It is the addicts fault, at least partly. We all knew the consequences of sucking on that pipe, popping that pill or piercing your arm. It didn't stop us but we sure as hell knew it

[@lisastover8792]

I know someone who went to a Dr after a car accident, and the very first drug the Dr prescribed was oxytocin. This patient voiced their fears about taking such a strong drug, and what the Dr told her was this " As long as you take it as I prescribe it, you will be fine," She was not fine after 3 years of taking it the Dr told her he could not give her anymore. Just cut her off. So where do you think she ended up? Buying it on the street.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Congratulations on your sobriety friend.

[@HuntertalksComics]

there’s a huge difference in decriminalization and the government making something legal with restrictions, regulations, and opportunities to get help. my heart hurts for those going through it i hope they find their way out

[@SMEKK_]

I’m being serious right now does nonstop eating cookies count as an addiction

[@Shwert890]

⁠@@SMEKK_anything can be an addictive. Food, drugs, activities all have the capacity to be addictive

[@Krabbenhut]

Thanks, Portugal also decriminalised and it worked much better.

[@chodemode1553]

@@SMEKK_Yes

[@maartenvz]

This comment deserves a lot more attention. Its the only one i've read so far that is focusing on finding a solution tackles the cause iso the consequence

[@Ballvrgtag]

I live in Vancouver and this is really true

[@high_ryze666]

I live in Ontario, and seeing that this is happening in the same country, just a couple of provinces over is absolutely terrifying to me. I can't imagine what it must be like to walk those streets daily.

[@dgenaropa]

a couple of provinces: 2000km

[@gallasebiyo4427]

Toronto would be the same if it wasn't so freezing cold

[@user_springday]

@@gallasebiyo4427^^ agree the only reason why it isn’t AS bad here is the cold tbh

[@sgt_salty_cracka1541]

I live in London Ontario. It's exactly the same here. I dunno where you're at

[@KilurDragon]

Now they putting zombie drug in the weed up there. Be careful and stay safe!!!

[@neonman142]

He went from a goofy youtuber escaping prison with a spoon. To a matured youtuber spreading awareness. Mad respect

[@je8862]

I wouldn't mind seeing a goofy video every now and again though lol

[@osuave7811]

​@@je8862 Don't tell me you get easily fooled by these type of "debunked propaganda." Factcheck everything, there are no data that backs up those allegations. Take every thing with a grain of 🧂 salt, conduct your own DD research. You will be surprised to find out the true motives and the source behind the propaganda. Research research before making any final conclusions.

[@M.U.S.H.H.]

6.3m in 10 days

[@JonathanMcDoh]

Respect for sensationalizing a legitimately serious situation? Really? He seemed like a goof to me. He doesn't seem to know how to talk to someone without looking like he can't wait for them to stop talking, or interrupting them without any cause. The disinformation from this "mature" person starts with the title of the video itself. Choose better people to idolize.

[@je8862]

@@JonathanMcDoh dude why do you have to nit-pick?

[@parkerpkthn]

Be careful brother. So much can happen when you expose evil.

[@brostock5389]

as a vancouverite i would like to say that this is a very true problem with our city, but this is only showing about 20 percent of what our city is, vancouver is much more then just a "drug infested city" and i wish that tyler would have showed what more this city has to offer then the two streets that are littered with problems and drugs.

[@dirtycrewman]

I have a very hard time to believe that a government can create a situation like this by accident. Even the complete idiots that Canadians seem to keep voting for.

[@TG-hp8og]

I wish next goverment meeting is done out on these streats. They need to watch reality .

[@LayneRoxxx]

The vote is rigged in many ways.

[@WhitneyBrock88]

It's all by design. Everything happening in Canada, the USA, and all over the world is all by design. They have been planning all of it for a long time.

[@HenryWoelke]

If votes alone from Canadians is what counted for election, liberals would be out of office

[@cartimandua_]

This is horrible. It's horrific. This is not the way.

[@coachchase8186]

Born and raised in Vancouver. E Hastings has been a district that is avoided at all costs. It is so sad what that place is and has been for a very long time.

[@revolutionaryhd-zt5yb]

In the area that you lived, did anyone do drugs at any point?

[@coachchase8186]

@@revolutionaryhd-zt5yb There were tons of drugs. My cousin died of a Fentanyl overdose 4 months ago.

[@cot1579]

I go down to International Village Mall to play Magic at RCG. I see at least one tarp/body every week

[@emma.a]

​@cot1579 That's horrible. Something radical needs to be made to the government in Vancouver. I have long-distance relatives living there and they are on the way to moving to New Zealand. I hope something will be done soon so that the city will be cleaned up and that people with drug addiction can be helped one day. 🙏🏼

[@harribo9238]

​@cot1579 that's so sad 😢😢😢 especially coming from an active addict. Am.addicted to smoking crack Nd IVing coke. And this really shocks me !

[@richardrhoden7445]

Vancouver resembles a place filled with zombies. the drunkies were mostly slumped over, hidden under hoodies in light of day.

[@penamena5238]

I was in Vancouver for part of a vacation this past summer and we stayed in Chinatown. We were not aware of the state this part of the city was in and I think me and my family were very lucky to not have anything happen considering we walked up and down many of these streets to get to our place from the bus stop

[@christmasisawesome9348]

You got balls for filming this. We'd love to see more of it. Stay safe out there man

[@Gemini530]

CNN will never report this.

[@khabdul93]

That’s not balls, that’s craziness, and being out of mind

[@ClosedPenguin]

@@khabdul93 Someone has to report on it though. We need to see this.

[@elliotsober7042]

​@@Gemini530oh yes they will haha watch and see haha

[@Gemini530]

@elliotsober7042 ... Maybe if Trump wins because they'll blame him for everything and anything. Just a week ago they blamed Trump for the first world war.

[@waterox73]

This is seriously the zombie apocalypse; same in America. You guys are saints for not only bringing this crisis to light but for checking on every single individual you encounter who seems in need of medical help. Bless you both 🙏 ❤

[@grayhax]

I live in America no one around where I live does drugs. In the biggest city of my state the only drug that is popular is mariwuana(I probably butchered that word)

[@RealNotGoldArc]

​​@@grayhaxmarijuana, you were actually pretty close

[@nov2263]

@@grayhax You're delusional if you think noone around where you live do drugs. Drug addicts typically don't advertise it, they do it in private. Not all cities has people sitting on the sidewalks being high, doesn't mean nobody does drugs. All cities in the entire world has drug addicts.Some homeless people sit arond in public because they need to beg for money and food, but that's just a small percentage of all addicts.

[@troppicalbubbles9772]

@@nov2263but America is nothing like this it is not this extreme

[@ellereed5490]

@@grayhaxif you don’t know what to look for, then you won’t spot a drug addict around you. This video is extreme cases where people don’t have to fit into a moving society. Day to day drug users are high functioning and extremely paranoid of being sussed out. I’m glad you’ve never been outright forced to see it, but please don’t think that the people around you aren’t affected by or actively using

[@borabora324]

😔😔😔😔my heart breaks for every single one of these people and their family.

[@ediddysmith2500]

Politicians must be making money!

[@trentmelton]

As a Canadian, i am extreemly embarassed that our government has gone to such a low level, settling for the "easy" option and not really helping these poor people. I pray that they will fix this crisis soon, next time acctually giving people the tools to get over drug abuse.

[@rl5579]

What would you like the government to do? You can't help someone who doesn't want help

[@Jcron13]

@@rl5579 Throw them in jail is soon as they do more illegal shit.. what do you think? Or force them into court appointed drug treatment or rehabilitation. I

[@cdntrooper3078]

Federal didn’t do this, this was our BC provincial

[@downhomesunset]

@@Jcron13forcing people who use drugs into rehab fails 99% of the time. They have to want to be cured. Most mental illnesses are like this. Throwing them in jail doesn’t do much better. I don’t have all the answers and I won’t pretend to. But compassion goes a long way toward making a difference in these peoples’ lives. Many are good people with bad backgrounds/choices.

[@smitatyagi6715]

​@downhomesunset then it will never fucking work omg, I see people in the replies going "its not because of legalization" but it is, there are many more countries where drugs are not legalized and they are doing just fine lmao, this humanitarian utopia bs is fucked and we are here because of it. And now you don't even want the government to force rehab on them, great, why would someone willingly go to rehab when they can get a hit of dopamine when they are on drugs? We have got to be strict with these druggies. They came here on their own and now they are committing crimes, and we are all supposed to watch and be sympathetic??

[@emilyobrien3975]

Thank you for making this. My mother left to Victoria BC when I was 9, and as a 25 year old I have yet to see her again. She went to “treat” her drug addiction and ended up way deeper. I was always told she helped run these safe injection sites and I always wondered what it entailed, seems like exactly what my worst fears were. This was just a good eye opener as to how my life would’ve looked if she took me with her.. thank you

[@RustyShakleford1]

I'm sorry you didn't have a loving Carring mother I wish you all the best in your healing

[@godswittness69]

There are generational curses, and all types of different things that we must deal with as families... I know very much about addiction, and I can tell you. Your mom didn't have a choice. The definition of addiction itself, implies that the addict has no choice. If not they would choose something different, but they can't. You think your mom let you down? That she wasn't strong enough for you ? If it was a question of strength, strong people would easily overcome addiction... its commonly agreed upon that it's not a question of strength though..

[@JakePlisskin12]

No you have no idea what happened to her. You just assume the only thing that's for sure is she left you. I'm so sorry for that. Please don't think that. Anything could have happened.

[@yiusuichung2894]

@@JakePlisskin12🎉e

[@brandorios5989]

Awe God bless 🙏 He had another plan for you

[@traceymanson8565]

Vancouver has this problem not just contained to the downtown Eastside but has spread all over the city and into the tri cities etc Vancouverite here speaking

[@xusefullx8371]

Visited Canada Vancouver and every corner were homeless people or people on drugs

[@dmoneyskateboarding]

It’s scary to see what drugs can really do to a person

[@PNWPATRIOT206]

The 2nd guy in this video was arrested on 19 counts of identity theft for stealing homeless peoples identities under the idea of him helping them get off the streets. Google "Kevin Dahlgren Identity Theft"

[@morganrector5957]

It’s scary what people can do to drugs

[@morganrector5957]

Which is take them 😂

[@danthemanwhocancan5263]

That guys voice at 6:34 !

[@antwanettefilipo7202]

Not that but a city and possibly the state so sad

[@theempresss]

The doctor gave me fentanyl when I was in labor because the anesthesiologist was busy and I was in terrible pain about to pop within the hour. That stuff made the pain stop in 30 seconds I was completely quiet and high as a kite. That stuff is dangerous. I’d never do drugs recreationally it’s scary how fast they work

[@ptrgr72]

Is that stuff not dangerous for the child being born?

[@user-cc5bi4fv1q]

​@@ptrgr72Not within a few minutes before birth. A few hours, yes

[@theempresss]

@@ptrgr72 she came within the hour so the doctor told them give it to me because I was in so much pain and fainting in and out from it. It helped tremendously keep me calm until the anesthesiologist came like 10 minutes later.

[@theempresss]

@@ptrgr72 the doctor was so sweet and held my hand the whole time petting my hair. She said they gave me a small dose

[@anita77771]

@@theempresssthat doctor is an idiot. He made you miss your own childbirth.

[@colling5690]

Maybe that one guy was selling leaves as kindling or compost

[@NachtSchreck13]

These guys are tools. Hastings/ East Side of Vancouver has been like this for decades. Nothing new.

[@Hamclap12]

As a Canadian it’s literally heartbreaking what our country has turned into.

[@geraldbennett7035]

its called progressivism

[@zk321]

Yea it’s sad

[@woveeh]

Idk where I live everything is fine; average prices (except for homes), safety, community is all good. I don't live in a rich area either its like middle class

[@Hamclap12]

@@woveeh that’s good, unfortunately not where I live

[@woveeh]

@@Hamclap12 well damn if its bad for you I hope it gets better one way or another

[@alopeciachimp]

Decriminalisation without proper facilities for rehabilitation is just crazy 💔

[@lomlcamila4127]

Yeah, I’m in full support of drug decriminalization but not like this

[@culturevultureexclusives]

If they had gone full legalization they would all have safe access to rehab and clean drugs. That's because this is decriminalization and not legalization. This is such a misleading title and I resent the maker of this video for spreading misinformation like this.

[@culturevultureexclusives]

Decriminalization just fuels the black market, this has been known.. legalize and regulate it

[@darlenechandler2403]

Welcome to Canada, same in my City. I blame our Prime Minister for this mess

[@SimSimi.]

And the government for some reason encouraging drug use, and literally giving money to addicts.

[@BBT27]

Wow!!! That is insane . How people are more concerned with making money then helping these people .

[@Madpencildust22]

Damn this woman in my neighborhood keeps stealing leaves from the school fence. 😂 I didn’t know why but maybe it’s to buy drugs. Damn

[@user-mg2jt5jk6w]

I live in Vancouver,I'm an addict I know this area well. I've been clean for three months living in a recovery house . The problem is a lack of treatment beds , I'm on a waiting list to get into an actual treatment center. It took almost a month just to complete and have a referral approved. This is why people are dropping like flies . It's messed up!

[@user-mg2jt5jk6w]

Oh and I'd like to point out that when I was actively using drugs , I could care less if what I was doing was illegal or not , just saying.

[@LittleRainGames]

Yeah the problem is not decriminalization... Its fentanyl killing people and the cuts that they use these days which just rots your body and mind. They didnt even show the supervised injection area, they literally showed the part of the building where people are waiting to go to treatment. Im sick of videos of these places acting like its a new issue, caused by "this" which was put in place by "them." And even more sick of all the people in the comments thinking they are experts after watching one video.

[@dawnmaze7129]

​@@LittleRainGames10 years after Oregon legalized all drugs the population now says it was the worst decision ever. Seattle says the same. So does the people living around Los Angeles.

[@bjhiss27]

You're just wrong. These drugs are ruining society and devolving into chaos. Get a grip. @@LittleRainGames

[@luisvilca4467]

Skill issue

[@whatinthefuckisgoingon]

It's really defeating when I knew all along how this was going to play out. My sister was an addict and the only way to get her clean was to force her into rehab. She's been drug free for over 20 years now and I am so proud of her.

[@Anne_Onymous]

Definitely doesn't take a psychic to predict that providing MORE drugs to addicts instead of less wouldn't work out too well.

[@redlock9621]

@@Anne_Onymous You know what Justin Trudeau really wants.

[@Carter-rd9vs]

Thanks for sharing your positive story I'm happy for you and your sister

[@jenniferm3572]

That’s awesome ❤

[@charlesgale4257]

Yeah we need to also legalize the production of drugs so people can get pure fentanyl free heroin.

[@TheHopkinsFamily100]

What did they expect!

[@charlieseccombe5429]

yall most of vancouver is really nice

[@js6787]

I live in Vancouver, and this is incredibly accurate. I'm honestly amazed you didn't get jumped for your camera/footage. The dealers don't want to be on camera obviously, but even the junkies are employed as dealers to help pay off their debts. I was hoping you might touch on the closing of Riverview Mental health Clinic in this, as I feel this is largely a mental health issue that has spawned a drug epidemic. Vancouver used to have a mental health program (Riverview hospital) but it closed due to patient abuse, but the result was everyone was put onto the streets and found drugs. Now there is a massive mental health and drug epidemic with zero infrastructure to maintain it. Shocking to say the least

[@SAMIAMFNX]

Same I’m in North Vancouver and it’s a lot safer

[@rybread5363]

It would be interesting to see the parallels there. I always wondered if mental health facilities were more appreciated/accessible if drug use would go down. Of course it depends on the individuals in question but an interesting video topic.

[@MajorCinnamonBuns]

I've been saying it for a decade now but we should be (re)building mental health hospitals. Screw 'awareness' campaigns, we need infrastructure.

[@Soccerchannel-ky4tf]

I live in Canada and it’s just sad to see this

[@TorbenRudgaard]

Go to Frankfurt, Bahnhofsviertel - that place is WAY worse than what you just saw - and there drugs are VERY illigal so you got lots of violence and drug gangs to deal with as well.

[@madolorito]

I always thought highly of Canada ever since I was a kid and I still do believe that Canadians areone of the nicest people on the planet. It's really breaks my heart seeing these good people turns into walking zombies. I still hope for the best not only for Canadians but for all humanity.

[@TrendMill-wz4ho]

This guy is really creating a false narrative. Our provincial gov't dedicated $1 billion dollars to creating rehabilitation centers for addicts and criminals. To hopefully get them some help and make the streets safer for everyone. Addiction is a horrible thing and unfortunately, it's poisoning people across the globe.

[@tsuki_moon.1]

​@@TrendMill-wz4ho1 billion to deliver drug 😂

[@user-oi9bg6fx5t]

Canadian leadership, churchhill was bang on.

[@TrendMill-wz4ho]

@@tsuki_moon.1 No, $1 billion to build infrastructure to hold addicts, especially many repeat offenders and criminals against their will and away from society.

[@joywebster2678]

Two weeks ago Trudeau reported his disappointment that the legalization of Marijuana has not made the money it was projected to. Duh!

[@rendher]

I live in Porto, Portugal, and I have never seen anything as serious as what I saw in this video.

[@OneMagicalMoment]

This is so sad and shocking 😟😭

[@defconone1498]

I lived in Vancouver around 1998. I had no idea it had gotten this bad. This is so sad. Thank you for your documentary - why is this not at the forefront of our news? These people need help.

[@solarpanel8195]

Because drugs have been peddled by the CIA/FBI etc for generations....everyone - go read the book "drugs as weapons against us" this was AAALLLLLL Started by the pieces of shit in the CIA and other government agencies THEY brought in the MASS of pure cocaine in the 80s pure heroin In early 2000s and no shocker they moved to fent now u can find FENTANYL before some organic WEED... this is BY DESIGN

[@godfreedomandfamily7742]

Money is why. That's my guess. I pray those people get better.

[@CombatMedic1O]

It's almost like the people who made the laws to criminalize drugs knew what they were doing.

[@brennanstephenson1321]

@@CombatMedic1ODo you really think these people where not addicts when illegal for them to use them? Do you think they would stop if they they re-criminalized personal drug use? Lastly do you think it would really help to run these people though the justice system?

[@vulpix9210]

@@brennanstephenson1321 do you think these people are currently getting help? do you not think these people currently are addicts? You can't have your cake and eat it too. Criminalization of drugs at least allows police forces to crack down on sellers and high volume users. Which reduces the amount of people who do it out in public. Which keeps the public safe.

[@Shaijn815]

I visited Vancouver 20 years ago as a teen with my mum it was probably the most beautiful place with the water forests and mountains around it. As well as the people being the nicest. Sad to see what is happening. I can understand not criminalizing user but allowing a free for all on dealing and stuff is nuts.

[@keithquinn5624]

It’s still very nice, this is just 1 small contained area it’s like this….

[@greensorrel6860]

Singapore handles.drugs very different and they have near zero problem

[@emeraldmusic9236]

It’s east Hastings street, sadly the drug centre of the area. The rest of the city still looks the same

[@gargoyled_drake]

@@emeraldmusic9236 It's still caused by the legality of dealing. No one should be allowed to deal on the street. Without a proper business and a location plus very strict personal criminal record. While also making sure anything sold or handed out from those legal stores is clean. And make sure to be able to compete with street sales and hit down hard on street sales. If they are serious about wanting to do something about it. That is where to start. I'm so sad for all of these people. Watching how they have been flushed into a trap like this that just makes them spiral into oblivion or worse.

[@theclairewhy]

that's still true? this is East Vancouver and it's been like this for ages. And dealing is still very illegal. it's possession of a small amount for personal use that was recently decriminalized.

[@Humblemango610]

10:17 there’s a second gen dodge caravan in the background

[@brighton7499]

8:03 bro, should just make a rumble