Poison Pill: San Diego's Battle Against Fentanyl

[@deborahallen5249]

We just lost our Son 2 days ago to a heroin overdose, but we aren’t sure yes. He battled drug (heroin) for 20 years. He was 42 when he passed. We live in MO, and have to go to Oregon to retrieve him. They ran an autopsy and tox report on him today, but we haven’t had the strength to call the coroner, or medical examiner. We are so heartbroken. My heart goes out to everyone portrayed in this video.

[@louise7552]

❤ so sorry to hear you lost your son. It kills the whole family when they struggle with a drug addiction. Hopefully you will be able to find peace now and so will your son. Xxx😢

[@916familyfun2]

I'm so sorry for your loss big hug and I will say a prayer for you

[@cliftonbowers6376]

I blame all this on the southern Baptist and catholics for conservative ideology that killed your son..these two occult are the root to all the world's evil

[@Killmaisy]

Oh my god Deb 😢 I don't know what to say. This never should have happened to your Son. My heart breaks for you. ❤

[@montanacrone8984]

I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@larimartinez8855]

You know...I've been sober from heroin for over six years. I recently had a relapse. And this fentanyl is NO JOKE. This is one of the hardest things I've ever gone through. I'm still battling this addiction. I'm scared I'll never get out of the woods. But i AM trying

[@theonewhowalksalone1957]

Keep fighting, you’ll win!

[@roxannemoser]

Please keep fighting! I'm sure the relapse came from a recent trauma. I know, because it almost happened to me. Treat the trauma sensibly. You've done it once. You know you're worth it! You've got this! ❤ and 🙏🏻

[@samhardison3347]

I’m in the same boat. I’m on 100mg methadone and it’s not even making a dent. I’m still sick. This fent is a different beast than the heroin I was used to. Good luck brother. God speed.

[@Loriann4444]

Please keep fighting.

[@dmo848]

I feel you. On n off for years. This stuff now is no joke. Russian roulette is all that comes to mind now. I take everyday pretty damn slow n smoke allot of bud to ease the mind of those fd up thoughts. This shit is hard cause we fight ourselves.

[@brielleanyez7113]

Anyone out there struggling with addiction: you may think no one cares and your life if worth nothing but I assure you, you are worth the help! You may have made people angry and they may have distanced themselves but you are still loved, you are important, you are irreplaceable. I woke up next to my husband, the father of my kids dead in 2009. Your loved ones never " get over" losing you. We fake a smile and pretend and we get through each day but there is a giant hole in our hearts. We don't get better, We just get better at living with the pain. You are priceless and worth saving. 💞

[@Joe-qg7iw]

Marry me

[@purrrincesskitty91]

I'm 5 days off of fet right now. It's been very hard. I've still been going to work, but I ended up going home early today. I just couldn't handle it anymore. Trying to stay strong though 😢

[@mezzamuddle]

​​@@purrrincesskitty91 it's hard but you can do it. You should be so proud of yourself, keep fighting this and you will come out the other side 🥰

[@billymanilli]

@@purrrincesskitty91 VERY happy to hear it, and very proud of you! Keep it up, I know it's brutal but you WILL recover, I promise. You're 7 days off now (I sincerely hope), you should be at least over "the hump" of the BAD w/d symptoms. Take it one day at a time. Each day will be better than the last, and I know it sounds "crazy" but try to exercise, even if it's just a walk to the mailbox for now... Muster up all the strength ya can, eat as healthy as possible, keep yourself hydrated, and also keep yourself as busy as possible. All of those WILL help you feel better (and recover faster). Hopefully, you have people to talk to (that really will help keep you occupied too, and pass the time)...and if not, post back here! We'll chat! I was severely addicted to opies and benzos for almost 15 years.. I KNOW how bad the w/ds feel, but I finally did it after my son was born. I KNOW you can too!

[@KiwikimNZ]

Great post x

[@wendysheets1916]

My son passed away from suicide... I know it's not the same as a drug overdose... but when the mother said every day feels like the first day... She's sadly so correct... Justin was in the Air Force... he was only 25 years old... He passed on May 8, 15.... My life has been horrible every single second since... your life is defined as before and after.... it hurts beyond words to live every day without Justin here.... The pain of losing a child no matter what age they are is indescribable.... I feel like I am supposed to make sure I tell everyone about Justin... he's not here now to let people know he existed and he was so loved!!

[@kimfelopulos8139]

😢in Justin’s memory, may you find peace, I’m so sorry for your loss

[@PriNceSs-T2]

So sorry to hear this sending my condolences 🙏 💔 x

[@selfesteem3447]

Have you studied Near-Death Experience, read the testimonies of those who have crossed over ? See The international association of near death studies stories, will come right up, about 2K stories, read & bedtime & when wake during the night, briefly & drift off back to sleep. Do.this for a year, read all & repeat read all again a 2nd yr. You will be reunited, he's still here. Huge Hug. Prayers.

[@cookielapaz8927]

So many of us have lost ourn sons from alcohol, perscription drugs and street drugs. We are at war and our children are the victims. They innocently succumb to these killer.

[@elxamie83]

Even 8 months late, I hope you are doing well. I think you are kind for speaking about your son Justin with a bunch of strangers. I wish you 🙏❤️✨

[@brandonp9001]

Been battling the addiction to the blues for a long time I have 95 days sober today ! If you're reading this and still stuck in that hell , YOU CAN DO THIS

[@cookielapaz8927]

God bless you and heal you. Remember these pushers want to destroy you as they have others. Selling cheap poison to get rich quick.

[@ingenielsen5861]

Congrats! - so nice to hear. All good luck to you 😊

[@brandonp9001]

@@ingenielsen5861 7bmonths 18 days today

[@coolboyproblem]

How's it going? Are you still winning? If not it's never too late to start again.

[@brandonp9001]

@@coolboyproblem yessir I'm at 8 months 7 days still kicking ass two jobs finally starting to be happy

[@ecuadorexpat8558]

I had a son on Heroin for 12 years..my daughter got addicted to prescribed Opioids ..thank God both stopped many years ago and are leading clean and sober productive lives !

[@crand20033]

Pain is the problem. I have to get a toenail removed soon. Wish me luck.

[@ecuadorexpat8558]

@@crand20033 yikes!!!! The injection is the worst !!! Lol good luck

[@aarondigby5054]

One day at a time, what you dud today want keep you clean tomorrow, you have to do something for your sobriety everyday.

[@sciencenotsrigma]

@@crand20033. A friend just had foot surgery and was able to go to class, with the use of a topical cream. It was expensive, but ask your doctor about options! There might be something available to you. I developed dependency and, later, a substance use disorder after being prescribed opioid painkillers and, later, put on an OxyContin schedule, so my sympathetic are with pain patients, 100%! I hope your procedure goes smoothly. ❤

[@KNxkyle82]

It’s crazy synthetics are takin over the drug supply that’s been organic forever. Opium, coca, cannabis all natural drugs. Now it’s synthetics even the damn weed now is extracted molecule from a hemp plant. Native Americans come back

[@nancycook8284]

I just lost my 45 year old son to Fentanyl overdose, seeing this video is exactly what I am going through. My son Kenny was such a kind gentle caring person. I miss him so much, he left behind 2 sons. He died on March 23, 2023.

[@katiehawk5130]

Praying for your family and his sons ❤

[@taylorpresley4604]

I am sorry for your loss Nancy.

[@IndigoStargazer]

This stuff is Russian Roulette, Biden and his open borders.

[@ecuadorexpat8558]

@Nancy Cook I am so very sorry for your Loss!!!! Sending Love and prayers from Ecuador ❤

[@scottbowles9574]

Ms Cook I’m sorry for your loss. My family just went through a nightmare also, we are broken inside and have no answers to why it happened…

[@brookeclark2219]

I was a Public Health Nurse at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic and this sounds like what we faced with teaching, handing out safe sex kits to the at risk populations. We were condemned for adding to the problem. The results we had on schools, the street ... We're positive in the long run. I do believe we made a huge difference. Today we don't hear about AIDS like we did then because people are more informed and the medications are so much better with less side effects. I know I saved lives. The Fentanyl issue sounds like another medical condition we need to be very open and vigilant about, not just on the streets, but in all counties. This problem is affecting La Jolla as much as National City. "My child would never" is BS. Ask any addict. I learned, in my long career, kids experiment and most Parents haven't a clue.

[@Joe-qg7iw]

What's different between safe sex and good sex?

[@Melsincatuation]

YES U ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!! I can't stand listening to people who think " oh that's not mine or my family s problem..we would never..". Well never say never cause I came from a very well to do family, a college degree, good job, blah blah...and I was a 4 yr heroin addict. I met soccer moms who were using meth and heroin in between running their kids from school to soccer practice!!!! And no one knew!! I had met doctors, lawyers and other respected community community members that were addicts

[@sithlord2001]

Thank U for all years of service! Keep on giving it your all..

[@Beautiful-disaster13]

Thank you for your service. It means alot me . People were so ignorant due to lack of education. I appreciate you more than you know ❤

[@cissymckinley3154]

You are spot on. They need A real show to tell the story. Put it on TV

[@angelamccrackin5243]

Isiah explained addiction exactly how it is.. It took me 9 months to get off options. 9 months of pure hell. Ever second seemed a minute every minute seemed like an hour every hour felt like a day. Now that I am over it I know I can go through anything else life throws at me...8 years sober.

[@kurooitami]

Glad i never got into these ❤

[@kurooitami]

Me I was the alcoholic.. this is a cover

[@aarondigby5054]

You never get off of it, you have to treat addiction everyday.

[@antoneckhart4010]

yes, I have been trying to get off heroin since 2010, constantly triying, my soul hurts, and yeah you are right, you will never be the same every again. heroin should be prescribed@@aarondigby5054

[@karendalsadik7119]

Congratulations on your battle. Keep fighting.

[@ammiliev9203]

This is so useful in the very deep details. As a mother, I feel very thankful for this and all the people in this interview who shared their side of experience. You all did your best to raise the awareness of how this drug has been inside the community

[@bullcroxson5892]

I have been clean for 5 years I will never go back

[@MoneyBuysDrug]

Do you take suboxone or are you actually clean

[@RandomStuff-i4i]

I've heard people say they will never go back. Then the next thing you hear, they've relapsed and are dead.

[@HeyItsKayJayBae]

Unfortunately it’s not only San Diego’s problem it’s the entire United States an beyond!

[@iam1smiley1]

I live in a small Canadian town on the west coast and our community has a huge problem with these drugs.

[@wendydamerell9323]

South Africa,, Zimbabwe, Kenya big drug problems and Finland!

[@pamelastates5600]

Yess it’s. Worldwide 🌎problem!! My 36 yr old beautiful niece died from a fentanyl overdose on May 2nd , 2022 here in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

[@ndnw-positivemental]

Entire world 🌍

[@jax993]

yep its here in Australia to now spreading like a disease 🇦🇺

[@Snwman_]

There's something seriously wrong with a society if 15 year olds need sleeping medication!

[@roxannemoser]

Mom and Dad give them money for energy drinks, coffee, caffeine sodas, etc. Night time comes and these kids cannot sleep. They ask Mom and Dad for a few more bucks, they get the pills. There's no communication between parents and kids. I don't think there ever was. Every generation seems to suffer a crisis, and the crisis becomes worse with each generation until we learn to communicate and learn to love.

[@Snwman_]

@@roxannemoser that's a feasible explanation of why they have trouble sleeping and less concerning as easier to fix. No meds needed. I'm amazed here in the UK how many adults think taking tablets for long periods is not a problem and then children think it's harmless. Thanks for your reply. Regards

[@BlackCrystal615]

Yeah, that was my first thought. They need to be taught alternative techniques. Hopefully someone is looking into this.

[@erikfreezer6282]

​@@roxannemoser Facts 💯👍

[@gowdsake7103]

In civilised society's it wont happen

[@nancymills1884]

I’m a retired EMTA . Last year in my city Narcan became available free of charge at the downtown public library. Anyone can receive 3 to 4 doses any time the library is open. I became aware of drug users and dealers in my neighborhood, even though I don’t use, I keep 3 doses on hand just in case it’s needed by someone in my area. I carry one with me because my work has me downtown often and I watch the homeless move from place to place.

[@julieschmit-h9p]

This was the most interesting,educational,eye opening,truthful,sad documentary I have EVER watched!!!!! Every parent needs to watch this!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cathyellington7599]

My heart goes out to all the parents who lost family from these drugs. I lost my only sibling to drugs in a different way. My brother was addicted to drugs. Heroin was one of the drugs of his choice. He committed murder for money to buy drugs and died in prison. I loved him very much. I remember my father saying when he told me my brother was in trouble that he expected to get a call that Dennis overdosed but not that he killed a man. Drugs destroy in so many ways. I know how it destroyed my family. Thank you for sharing.

[@Scottallen8909]

God bless you and your entire family ❤🙏🏼 !! Thank you for sharing your personal experience and how addiction changes not just the person who is addicted but how bad it hurts the people who love them. It cannot be an easy part of life to share but this will help someone . Thanks again and God be with you 🙏🏼

[@cathyellington7599]

Thank you and God bless you and your family also. Be safe.

[@moniaco3462]

Sadly the American government always liked to play mad scientists, and if you don't believe me, investigate the CIA experiments in the 60's with LSD, MK ULTRA among other strange and stupid experiments with the American and foreign civilian population in his country. The fentanyl got out of hand because it reached the Mexican cartels and now it is the exclusive fault of that country.

[@love.JESUS.2day]

😢🙏😢🙏😢🙏

[@conniebaker1958]

🙏

[@shadaniels4126]

This is so sad he was so young and had so much life left to live... Sorry for your loss RIP Conner...😢

[@loguchennai]

Spoiled brats.. Given everything in their hands to success .. Maybe "first world problem"

[@jenniferpugh-g7s]

dont use drugs kids. problem solved

[@leahsanders798]

@@jenniferpugh-g7s yes, clearly it's that simple. You can see how well that line has worked over all the decades people have taken the attitude that you have. The fact that this world is such a callous place filled with people like you is one of the reasons for all this. Humans aren't meant to live this way, in a constant lack of empathy and so atomized. People don't even speak to their neighbors because they don't even want to relate to other humans anymore, or God forbid meet someone who is different than they are.

[@Amz_I_am22]

I think there's a HUGE issue with hearing kids using pain meds to "sleep." WHO or WHERE do they get this mis-information? I am a medical professional, and this should never be considered by kids, parents or anyone. So, why are we not educating the public that this is not to be used for anything other than pain or what a physician prescribes it for. Prayers to all these families out there for having to deal with this. 💔

[@stevensmith2085]

That is they're way of saying they use to numb ...just like anyone else who uses a drug to numb it's just he doesn't have any other way to explain it. In the end it's not even Tru medication anymore it's counterfeit... But yes I understand pain pills are NOT for sleep or relaxing.. only for severe pain

[@roxannemoser]

He has no reason to lie. You said misinformation. It's lack of communication. Every generation goes through it. This current generation hands kids money for energy drinks, coffee, etc. These kids go to bed and stare at the ceiling all night. They ask Mom and Dad for more money. They start searching for pills. We have to watch and listen to our children, and remember love is the best communication. Who do you want to tell your child the truth, you or a public school?

[@moniaco3462]

Sadly the American government always liked to play mad scientists, and if you don't believe me, investigate the CIA experiments in the 60's with LSD, MK ULTRA among other strange and stupid experiments with the American and foreign civilian population in his country. The fentanyl got out of hand because it reached the Mexican cartels and now it is the exclusive fault of that country which in the future will be the next Iraq. invade and destroy Mexico. If the American government continues assigning blame abroad and does not solve its root problem, all the laboratories that have been destroyed in Mexico will be useless and will be an impossible mission for this country.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I think it's energy drinks and ADD meds.

[@SR71GIRL]

Because they are too concerned with pro nouns & fighting about gender.

[@jackiestowe6987]

This drug has hit close to home for my family and me. My son lost his best friend due to that drug. We just recently buried him. He was to young and had his whole life in front of him. He was a 23 year old father of a two year old baby girl. Just hurts me to my soul. Sam, we love and miss you. 💔

[@dianenietolopez8624]

3 young men have died here from fentanyl poisoning. One was my 32 year old nephew. So sad. 😢

[@KarenanneT]

What an eye opening story. Thank you to everyone who shared. 🙏

[@dlvox5222]

Fentynal has a very short half life. That’s why it is used for post operative surgical pain and it works very well. Was never intended for long term use.

[@davidkruse4030]

Except for in the patches

[@Jeff-sp7bg]

Not true Fentanyl patches slow release are designed for long term use breakthrough pain...

[@limbrat5448]

Not if you smoke patches

[@TotlKaos]

@@Jeff-sp7bg When my father was under hospice for cancer, when they started those patches to keep him calm from the pain we knew it was close to the end. My entire family knew it was the drugs that ended his life and not the cancer but there was no more treatments that could be done for him so it was best to keep him comfortable during his final days, which we appreciated!

[@tracyshaffer4510]

I’ve been on a patch for 6 years, it works better then any other pain meds I tried.

[@Sixdioz]

I honestly don’t see how this is gonna get better

[@ginaverdi6101]

This was a really informative video! Such a scary epidemic happening at this time! May all who lost their lives rest in peace👃

[@CMoore8539]

That’s very very tragic and heartbreakingly sad. It’s affecting families all over!!!💔

[@vickiladu6755]

It’s hard to not cry when watching this video, especially in the beginning of it when the 30 year old died 😢

[@GEC416]

I went through withdrawls from oxyconton prescribed pills and let me say it was the hardest and most horrible wk. o my life. I did it alone in my house with no other scripts to help me and I pray never again. You can't even describe it.

[@vickiephelps5169]

Keep in mind that if you EVER do opiates again, you will have to go through that withdrawal again. Stay strong and run away from that trash.

[@sidstovell2177]

I believe you.

[@edybassen5646]

Just to help you, those sex drugs Blacks/Latinas create to kill/take over USA, all had fentanyl/cocaine & other hard drugs too, now, even you're taking it!

[@CCC303THIZZ]

Yep Going threw it right now 5 days with nothing Had three years clean Relapsed in January But I needed to go threw this again Cuz After a year and half I got urges for pills But never did them til a few months ago Please everybody don’t take pills Nothing prescribed Nothing nothing nothing Dam it’s so sad Im so happy that’s Im done soon Cuz I was gonna get deep again I felt it

[@cindydahl9635]

I have gone through hundreds of withdrawals from Xanax temazepam Ativan etc. it was either go cold turkey or die so as you can see by this text I went cold turkey. I had my last horrendous withdrawal in January of 2022 and have not looked back.😊😊😊

[@robineppinette4056]

This is heart breaking! Our world is in a horrible mess! Prayers for all families involved!

[@ronald9925]

Nicely spoken greetings from Dutch Holland

[@zammael999]

Yes that's going to work

[@vladimirmontana-dg4nd]

And becarefor drinking in bars and restaurants .... get bottle water only.

[@develyntwocentshenderson5739]

nothing left but tears and a hole in the ground. some mistakes cannot be fixed.

[@marqqqddr]

It is a heartbreaking horrible mess. But prayer only makes things worse. People have been praying for thousands of years, and things keep getting worse. Because people pray to there favorite version of "god" and then nothing fucking happens and people sit around waiting for miracles instead of doing something.

[@chikinwing213]

My son died last night . I am lost . He's my best friend.

[@DonCristo297]

Sorry for your loss😢be strong

[@janycebrown4071]

I hope that you are doing okay. I am so sorry for your loss ❤

[@simeonapajarillo6499]

I'm very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your peace

[@lisakrieg3076]

You did great coverage on this. Both sad and interesting. Thankyou🙏

[@ckinahan1]

It doesn't get better, it simply changes into a version of the story that you can believe and tell people without having an outright meltdown. You integrate it into your life because you realize that it will never leave you.

[@bsways]

Yes you don’t get over it. You just learn to live with it

[@glendajune9140]

Thank you for sharing,& spreading awareness. Sorry your son’s Conner,& Zeke losing their lives. Fentanyl is such a horrible drug in disguise. Rest in Heaven Conner,& Zeke🕊😇🕊😇🙏🏾✝️🙏🏾🕊

[@michelevelasquez229]

Im so sorry for your family, it's devastating I lost my only daughter from this epidemic I drove to her house because she wasn't calling or texting me or her dad back and the coroner's van was in the driveway and the police I stopped my car and ran to her but the police officers wouldn't let me in I just screamed and feel to the ground 😢 it hurt so bad because she was all alone and I just wanted to die and go with her 😢 I can't wait until I see her and hold her again my heart will be fixed then, the pain NEVER goes away, I'm praying 🙏 for your families, lean on eachother, I didn't have that 😢 💔 😔 I'M SO SORRY FOR ALL OF YOU

[@albertschulz5575]

My heart goes out to you. Wishing you much strength and endurance. And at least some moments of happiness down the road.

[@michelevelasquez229]

@@albertschulz5575 Thank you for your kind words i need them and yours came at the most perfect time, Michele

[@31stoffl]

@@michelevelasquez229 Everything will be good, you will see your doughter again, after this life. Life is about feel the Love and the Pain, which makes us stronger and deeper in Compassion... It's all about Love, your lost is only temporarely, God bless

[@moniaco3462]

Sadly the American government always liked to play mad scientists, and if you don't believe me, investigate the CIA experiments in the 60's with LSD, MK ULTRA among other strange and stupid experiments with the American and foreign civilian population in his country. The fentanyl got out of hand because it reached the Mexican cartels and now it is the exclusive fault of that country which in the future will be the next Iraq. invade and destroy.

[@6468May]

That’s very sad and must be devastating. I pray for your strength and hope your good memories of your daughter will eventually turn to strength for you

[@darleneyoung8737]

We lost our youngest son in July of this year due to this drug. They took his phone and went through it saying they’re going to find out who he got it off of. Not one person has been arrested!!! They have the names of them all but they just slap them in the wrist and said if they “talk “that they would not be charged for his death. They should have arrested every one of them and charged them with murder. They’re not trying very hard to get this shit off the streets.

[@LeeGordon-fp9zf]

The police can't prove who gave him the drugs. Also if he is over 18, it's his choice. Sorry

[@ashotofmercury]

​@@LeeGordon-fp9zf erm, maybe he didn't realise that what he was taking had something lethal in it. Maybe you should work on being less of a condescending asshole..... 🤔🤷🏻‍♀️

[@simeonapajarillo6499]

Your son took the drugs on his own. He is responsible for his own death.

[@darleneyoung8737]

@@simeonapajarillo6499 your right but he didn’t go get. His so called girlfriend had it delivered here. He was a stay at home dad and that bitch was the one working. He had no way to go get it. She had it delivered here. She knew he was a recovering addic and she drug him back in it. He’d been clean for 7 years until he met her! He worked every day and when she had the kids. She didn’t want anything to do with them so she went to work and stayed home with the kids. So yes she’s the fault of it all!! He didn’t go anywhere she had the vehicle. It was her payday and she knew when she got back to the house she wasn’t gonna be able to go anywhere to get it because she drove my vehicle to work and straight back. So the bitch had it delivered!! I’ll say this and always will they took the wrong one out in a garbage bag. She knew he an issue with drugs years ago. But yet she wouldn’t stop bringing it in. Never the less the point is my son lost his life and we lost our child. I pray you never have to go through this horrible situation. They came back after her and they ask if there was any more. They went upstairs with her and she handed over 2 baggies. Why wasn’t she arrested for possession??!

[@RoseanneSeason7]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Cops don't give a crap it's pathetic

[@LeonCouch]

Excellent presentation, esp considering you're at the epicenter there in San Diego and across from Tiajuana, with your interviews of various experts in your community. I have respect for those families who were willing to tell their stories and the interviews personalized the whole presentation and made it feel more relevant to parents today. I was surprised by your inclusion of the UCSD professor, which was a wonderful addition, bringing up things that people "above a certain age" don't really know are going on with kid's phones, social media, etc.

[@edaxsachorwzky8898]

As a foreigner living in the states for over 30 years, I just will never understand why the most powerful economic country in the world has the most people addicted to drugs; i just dont get it 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@wendydamerell9323]

People are just so unhappy. Their minds are preoccupied with negativity and disempowerment. A pity. They're experiencing life as being meaningless. And it isn't true.

[@sunnyday7843]

But fentanyl is being loaded into the USA - it’s not being spread all over China or Mexico is it ? For the people to die and all?

[@31stoffl]

Because it's a superficial and false world?

[@arongilbert5828]

All that extra money

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Entitlement. Never happy due to selfishness. Even the program says that. "Selfishness! Self-centeredness! That, we believe is the root of our troubles." Page 23, Alcoholics Anonymous, I think. Google it

[@TAGMZs63]

I'm so grateful my kids never got into drugs. My daughter is over 30 and when she was young she had a large group of girlfriends. All but a few of them became addicted to Oxycontin in the mid 2000's. A few went to jail and most were in and out of rehab. I'm grateful none overdosed. I worked in an addiction facility in the late 80's and the worst we saw was heroin. These new drugs are horrifying, especially the "zombie " one. Narcan doesn't have any effect, so basically people are dying or suffering from skin ulcers that lead to amputations. I truly feel for anyone in the throes of addiction, it can happen to anyone. It's a scary world we live in. God bless all

[@notsocrates9529]

I turned 18in 2001, I was around during the purple oxy 80's; nothing good came of that. All of my friends ended up dope fiends on methadone or heroin. I had to join the military to escape, not everyone was so lucky.

[@vickiephelps5169]

God bless all? Really? Maybe this is God's way of deleting losers. Just pray, Please God release my friend from her addiction....poof! She is released(dead). God's blessing indeed!

[@edybassen5646]

Not so fast, you may be old, but from my super norma power, I sense you're in sex drugs too, that is, sex drugs add fentanyl/cocaine & other hard drugs from Black/Latinas to kill, take over USA, so, quite it, it is a kind of drugs, when you took it, your mind block, who knows who you sex with, family, children/animals or some one who is so dirty/sexual disease out??

[@Acidburn3141]

@@vickiephelps5169 you people are so delusional and sadly have a low IQ

[@leachville3001]

I wish I had as much empathy as you. You obs have never experienced this 1st hand. Its not a choice. Didn't you see how the physiology of the brain worked with the opioid receptors? You are the loser as you can't comprehend a doc.

[@WaismannMethod]

It's heartbreaking to hear from so many of our patients in San Diego that they have lost countless friends and family members to the deadly effects of fentanyl. It's time we recognize that this is not just a crisis but a mass murder of our citizens. The prevalence and potency of fentanyl in our communities is alarming and demands immediate attention and action. It's important that we come together to raise awareness, support those affected, and advocate for solutions to this devastating epidemic.

[@lindaamey3966]

Same in Canada 🇨🇦

[@LeeGordon-fp9zf]

Thanks Biden

[@josefernandocalderoncabrer3153]

Amazing work! Thank you Catherine Garcia! Cheers from Imperial County. El Centro, Ca. and Mexicali Baja.

[@versalles2042]

Excellent report

[@scottcupp8129]

RIP Connor. A life taken far too early. Poor little guy.

[@clauaome25]

That ME: "I don't know how else to tell people" he's right. At the end of they day it's a choice. Don't do drugs.

[@ericwoodard8236]

If it were only that easy... it is not. Peer pressure takes many forms: it is hardly ever someone actively encouraging you to do these drugs. Kids see kids having fun. Kids see adults drinking alcohol and having fun. Kids see adults using anxiety meds and feeling better. Kids enjoy the rush of caffeine. Kids enjoy cannabis just like adults. Our "gateway" is part of our culture. Mankind has enjoyed altering its consciousness for many thousands of years. We have never been able to "just say no" if we are being honest with ourselves. N E V E R. Don't blame beer or liquor; don't blame cannabis or nicotine or caffeine. Blame the human impulse to enjoy other states of consciousness. "Don't do drugs" is just naive and uneducated. It does not work. Nowadays, the problem is simple supply/demand. We must stop condenming the impulse to try drugs and recognize it is a part of being human. That "choice" is human, so stop judging based on it (remember this the next time you enjoy a cocktail or a beer to unwind). Support and control are the only solutions, and, since demand and supply are so massive right now, we need desparately to avoid punishing and begin considering MAJOR changes to our policies. Getting rid of barriers to treatment should be first--all MD's need to be able to prescribe opioid treatment immediately without hoops to jump through. Radical solutions need to be considered; we are not going to "enforce" a solution on the border or in the streets. We must accept our flawed human instinct and makes choices from that acceptance. The world has changed; old methods have failed because we refuse to accept that mankind enjoys drugs by its own nature. That is where the morality comes from; that is where the misplaced judgement comes from.

[@2ndNatureHairSolutions]

I’ve OD on pressed pills a HANDFUL of times. From losing track of time picking @ my face (meth dominant blues) To nodding in & out & hurling all stomach content. Worst of all? Being found on the kitchen floor, Coming to & instantly sprout upright out of shame. The look on my mothers face pains me. She shook me for minutes… I can be so selfish. Don’t be like me.

[@soitssharon]

your Not Selfish you just have an addiction take care of yourself love yourself

[@repunched106]

hold on u r not alone

[@nathansmith6628]

I hate how the blues all have meth in them now they fucking suck

[@vickiephelps5169]

If you would rather die than quit, more power to you. We all make choices. I hope you choose to go quickly to save your family and friends years of watching your drama.

[@summertimetea4594]

You can go this we believe in you!!!

[@joedirtnorcal2501]

I just have to say. Isaac nailed it. That young man described it to a T. I know I'm struggling I'm an opiate addict in recovery. And there should be more help like Isaac explained he nailed it. I'm proud of that young man. We need more help to combat this drug addiction but when we go to get help it's all this BS about insurance and it's so expensive and all these hurdles we have to jump through so you end up going back and using. God bless everyone we can do better please be safe God bless. Just my opinion Joe Dirt west rim Arizona

[@nancyfahey7518]

Thank you all for what you're trying to do. I turned my son in for stupid crimes and asked the judge to give him more time. 15 months later I had a very grateful young man and I'm helping get him back on his feet. I know this is not over yet.

[@lineakristensen1821]

I hope Isaac is ok ❤ i though my youth was reckless, intense and drug filled. This is a whole new level.

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

What? Wanted to be high in school where he was taught by his father? I don't find this believable. I think he has used for q while and don't want to go to school in withdrawal.

[@winros]

Good point!

[@PatriciaGodboutArt]

His mom was so sincere, I feel her pain. Stepmom a little less so. Issac was very brave to come forward especially at his age. I wish him well.

[@TheCiaMKultra]

So true , his insight was very compelling for others to listen about the horrific downfalls of getting addicted to Fent. It's truly an epidemic that is effecting all age groups but tending to kill our youngest at an alarming rate . I hope our Gov comes up with a better plan to deal and eradicate the influx . I believe that the Cartels and Chinese organized crime groups are using this drug as a way to undermine the US government by producing addicts to destabilise U.S. society. The Chinese Government has orchestrated this measure as part of their reach to try to take over the West with out firing a bullet but yet they are killing our family and friends with out stepping foot on our soil .

[@just_peachy6582]

Issac is high as hell

[@mezzamuddle]

That's a bit harsh, maybe the stepmom was nervous to be on camera? She seemed heartbroken to me 🤷‍♀️

[@kathleenhealey3820]

Isaac is a little dickhead who couldn't wait to be on camera + spout bullshit ...... he's selfish + awanna be junkie .... WAKE UP PEOPLE ...

[@albertschulz5575]

​@@just_peachy6582 You're probably right. Tragic.

[@johanhjalmarsson2801]

It's a human tragedy. Rarely though you come across any reflective criticism in the US on why so many Americans turn to drugs to cope with their daily lives. This is the big issue that should be in the forefront of the debate, instead of the repetitive dwelling on the steady flow of new destructive drugs.

[@jaykay415]

Nice job on the ending of this production! I learned about drugs in high school in the 70s. We had addicts in recovery come in, we learned the biology of their effect on the body, etc. I knew then that certain things I would be weak about, so I was able to decide in advance not to pick up. Same with sex. I realized it was easy to be faced with an unwanted pregnancy, and I knew how to prevent that in advance. I understood the biology. My teachers did an excellent job, far better than my parents could, because the teachers were rational, impartial and thorough experts. Do kids have this kind of instruction now? On a completely different note, why does it take our legislators so loooooong to deal with problems. Years ago we should've been throwing dollars at this problem to absolutely stop it from coming into the country.

[@yadadameanie]

Thank you need this documentary is beautiful y'all did so good

[@schneir5]

The last time I shot up fentanyl was December 17, 2018. I overdosed and was probably almost dead. I think that having the last time I used be so dramatic kinda helps because in the past I would always still use here and there, but this time I haven't even seen that stuff since then. The main appeal of opiates for me was that they made me feel happy. I wasn't "trying to numb the pain" as people say, but they just made me feel happy and warm and content, and I wanted to feel like that all the time.

[@BLUE_OCTOBER-TRIX]

Congratulations on your sobriety

[@moniaco3462]

Sadly the American government always liked to play mad scientists, and if you don't believe me, investigate the CIA experiments in the 60's with LSD, MK ULTRA among other strange and stupid experiments with the American and foreign civilian population in his country. The fentanyl got out of hand because it reached the Mexican cartels and now it is the exclusive fault of that country which in the future will be the next Iraq. invade and destroy Mexico. And contrary to Japan, which the US respects, Mexico could be dropped four or six nuclear bombs to wipe it off the map.

[@m42037]

Yep, I'd take 5-6 Percocet 10s or equal Narcos 3× a week to be happy, that may not seem like much with also taking 2mg of my Xanax I take for anxiety disorder I've had for decades much but for me it was perfect. When I came down about 4-5 hrs later I started getting angry, sometimes extremely angry. When my daughter died of a heroin overdose in 2013 at age 24 the day she was found in the back bedroom I heard a scream from my other daughter my wife ran in the room and as soon as she got up to run in the room I popped 5 1/2 Percocets and said "oh man I'm gonna need these now" I knew she was dead then I went in the room and my wife and daughter were screaming crying, she was in a fetal position gray cold. Yep. So on n off my pos selfish self took them on n off for about six more months till I said I think I better stop this before I die, 2014 was when I quit the pain pills and haven't had one since. My wife?? She committed suicide in 2016, many things I can't write all here drove her over the edge, Missy our daughter's death was one, she did suffer from bipolar disorder and our marriage was very rocky for years at that point. So I could write a book but this isn't about me, just glad I didn't get to the heroin/fentanyl stage all you guy's did I was lucky. Sometimes I don't feel lucky my wife was a lot better person than I was/am she didn't deserve death at all

[@timsteinkamp2245]

So no more happy, warm and content? What does it for you now?

[@natashabailey1717]

I survived a feyntanyl overdose last year and I can tell you it's the scariest thing I've ever experienced 😢

[@kamivelasquez3119]

I know how you feel. Are you doing okay? Got clean? It's not easy, but we do recover.

[@davidlong3610]

It scary,I did 5 times

[@alicelarez4311]

Please I beg you please stay clean I care about you.

[@micaelakirkby8066]

Amazing documentary keep sharing these ❤❤❤ 😢 awareness is everything as someone who lost a partner to heroine you do not want find a dead body in your home of the person you love like I did but to anyone who has it’s not your fault and I love how people who have lost people are turning pain into awareness, it’s never too late to anyone who’s using it, your loved ones would rather hear your truth then and it will set you free to own it and become someone advocate because your just a hurt person that’s all the label is irrelevant because we all hurt ❤❤❤ I’m praying to everyone who this has affected ❤

[@s.b.2718]

Someone said it in these comment. We have lost the war on drug trafficking. Schools need to show documentaries like this and worse to show the effects. Parents need to go into rooms, check their phones, know their social media passwords, sit down with their kids friends and have a conversation also with the kids parents. Maybe even have kids speak with therapist a few times a year even if they dont display problems. Dont wait until it is a problem.

[@nicolemaddison2945]

So addiction doesn't discriminate but treatment does. War on drugs/prohibition has never worked.

[@debbieheidebrecht6652]

Well obviously supplying them drugs isn't helping either....

[@LeeGordon-fp9zf]

Waron drugs works when families and their communities stand up. But under biden,good luck.

[@deniseshephard3347]

My sincere condolences to every family who has suffered a loss due to the horrific drugs No parent should be stopped from saying good bye to their children they have every right to

[@LeeGordon-fp9zf]

After the scene is cleared by police and the medical examiner.

[@greyhoodie1012]

Hearing Connors story hit me not only bc it’s extremely sad but because that’s my name too and i’m currently struggling w the exact same problem i’m prayin to make it out of this i hate what these pills turn you into i wish i never even touched that shit again man.

[@louperez4184]

Courage battez vous , laissez tombé cette saloperie de daube qui vous tue a petit feu ! vous allez y arriver!!

[@dgar4728]

I'm praying for you...hang tough. If no one else tells you...just know you are worth it.

[@greyhoodie1012]

@@dgar4728 tmr is day 3 no using in getting better day by day thank you❤️

[@LetsSingTheDoomSong]

​@greyhoodie1012 how's it going?? Still going strong?❤

[@niominati]

If you’re gonna do fentanyl never do it in a pill form! You can never know how much you’re taking. If you do you need to get a pill cutter to shave it down and do it in tiny lines …

[@akarilotube]

Incredible piece of journalism, everybody should share this with a young loved one.

[@toddcofer6491]

Thank you isac for explaining, no 2 pills are the same strength. Thank you for this comprehensive reporting.

[@Geronimo2Fly]

The argument against giving out test and detection kits sounds the same as the argument against birth control. "If you give them a way to avoid the consequences, they'll just do it more!" What hogwash. They're going to do it regardless; the important thing is to keep them safe.

[@raymondready7496]

I think that selling fentanyl should be a capital offense.

[@GerberdingFamily217]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Sure buddy. Sure.

[@diannalazan2846]

Yes, a lot of police and border patrol are being arrested for smuggling and dealing drugs.

[@aprillove9318]

This is sad but unfortunately this is a nationwide. I live in Massachusetts and it’s bad here as well.

[@GreatMindsSeekTruth]

I’m on Cape Cod. The drugs & suicide here…is alarming 😢

[@31stoffl]

But why do they try this Pills? I thought everybody know, that it makes them feel good, and then they need/want more of this Stuff. They want feel like Heaven and end up in Hell, so feel the Love and the Pain, without any Substances or a minimum to get a life back

[@asafeibba4420]

Loosing a child and that too from drugs will feel like your child is snatched away from you. I dont even know how these parents go through and how do they even recover from something like this. I am sorry 😢

[@bellezanegra0206]

That boy is still on something. He’s definitely acting high. Something is getting around the shot.

[@lidiamartinez9989]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@just_peachy6582]

Definitely high as hell , maybe crack or meth ?

[@leachville3001]

Same thoughts here. He's not sober.

[@judyhenry9378]

The other problem is brain damage,he might not be high it could be as simple as this

[@l2love516]

Yep, he’s high or has memory issues from past drug use

[@marybernstein6498]

We pray against this horrible epidemic. This is so tragic!

[@idontknowmuch3441]

Thank you for praying, do you have your prayers done anything? Because I’ve been wishing and nothing happens. Weird

[@DistinctiveBlend]

@@idontknowmuch3441 I wished upon a star once, had the same affect as praying. Also who's to say this isn't god's will? So by praying you're asking god to go against his own plan.

[@idontknowmuch3441]

@@DistinctiveBlend love it good stuff

[@Julia-b9x]

An epidemic is the spread of infectious disease (illnesses caused by germs). We have to properly identify to problem in order to solve it. This isn't an epidemic. It's a very big (and sad) illegal drug problem.

[@jenniferpugh-g7s]

everybody has choices to not do drugs

[@ZieSpiralOut]

Anyone struggling should give suboxone a shot. It saved my life 5 years ago and I am still on it, half the dose I started with. I feel like the person I was before opiates took over my life. People can judge all they want but I am no longer a hopeless addict and most importantly I am alive to raise my son.

[@gowdsake7103]

Addiction to another drug tho is not a cure is it

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I'm not sure you want to be on any drug 5+ years, but that's just my opinion. I quit before most if that was even available. But I know that drug cos RIGHT THERE to push more pills to drug counselors and such. Is an EXTREMELY BAD IDEA.

[@justinplaysguitar]

Subs saved my life then I got divorced and then would do pressed pills luckly I have subs in my system still for the most part or I’d be dead. Went into precipitated withdraw a couple times but once when I had no fent and Fuck I couldn’t even go get the drugs if I tired had to lay on the ground like I was being hit with a hammer all over my body at once while shutting and throwing up until my gf could get off work to the deal and home and then instantly I was better. Then I realized I had to take subs feel like shot them take as little of fent as I could to be ok. Did that for a week with more subs every day and less drugs. Got 10 days on subs again and then sublocade and bam I’m human again. I’m getting one more shot 3rd and then it will ween so slowly out of me that after 6 months here and there for short amounts of times you feel like 5% withdraw for a hour here or there but as long as you don’t use your good and your off everything. I know 100 s of people that sublocade got them off the subs. Granted the first month of sublocade does suck and somtimes you still take subs the first month but I didn’t. More people need to learn about sublocade but if your gonna want to go back and forth just stay on subs until your ready when you are ready get on sublocade and then get two to three shots and after 8 months you’ll test neg of all opiates and you good and out the other side. Tho while your taking the MAT meds you need to get your life together and cut off the bad people or else you’ll just go back. The information is out there but you need to go and look for it. Good luck everyone

[@fairysnuff-000]

People will always complain about drug substitutes… but even the AA book says not to criticise other methods people use that result in sobriety Substitutes like Suboxone and methadone allow us to stop the illegal using, stealing, abusing friends and family etc etc they are worth a try It is then a good plan to reduce as you are doing, (I am also on substitute, methadone, and am reducing my dose) until we are free of of the substitute too Thankyou for commenting about one of the different options for stopping illegal drug use Anything that helps us get back to normality and allows us to be once again a healthy member of society is a positive Shaming people for using substitutes is not helpful…

[@gowdsake7103]

@@fairysnuff-000 One type of drug addiction is the same as another its just another addiction like one drug can lead to another

[@Linda-qt8qk]

The loss of life is so devastating not only for the families but for society at large. One death is one too many.

[@kevinpoole4323]

Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to your family..

[@staciehahn9175]

Great documentary! That reporter gal is really nice to watch; she asks the best questions and seems really sincere. The recovering addict turned resource & test strip advocate Nate was wonderful, too.

[@Nighthawk681]

Excellent Documentary!! Excellent reporting! Definitely will share with others! Thank you!

[@Rapiddetox]

Fentanyl overdoses and poisonings are skyrocketing due to this drug influx, causing devastation to individuals, families, and communities. We need to unite, raise awareness, and push for effective prevention. This crisis is like a mass murder happening in the US, threatening to impact generations to come. Let's act now and protect our future.

[@alexcarter8807]

All of these drugs are basically legal at the user level in the US. Plus, there's zero shame connected to taking them, drinking heavily, becoming a homeless / hobo / "crusty kid", having tattoos even all over your hands and face, etc. In other countries, Japan for instance, this is almost exactly the opposite, and they have sensible drug laws.

[@siataj]

😂😂😂 what you have to do is change the administration (chinees PUPPET name joe Biden) who has opened the borders and helping his master Xi Jinping to destroy America and Europe and being the most powerful country on earth. WAKE UP BEFORE IS TOO LATE

[@Mjws2907]

It's getting worse: it's not just Fentanyl anymore, it's Fentanyl laced with Benzodiazepines and Xylazine, in fact 23% of Fentanyl powder seized in 2022 by the DEA contained Xylazine, the worst of that is, that Naloxone doesn't counter its effects.

[@dead2802]

I listen to and research biden, myorkis taking millions to make sure the cartels get their drugs here, etc. Then refusing to use border control. These people seem to Want Americans to die.

[@abocas]

Americans have a thing with drugs. Always had. And you beat any other nation on this ... Just line with tr*** you just don't get it, you never learn.

[@desireerandle4088]

Losing a child is unexplainable. The pain is like nothing u ever experience. However ur son did NOT overdose. He was murdered. These drug dealers know what's in the drugs they sell. God bless u my sister. It never gets easier. U just learn how to cope.

[@bunksmom324]

Yea. I'm sorry but your wrong. An overdose death is not murder.

[@jasminegutierrez265]

Nobody murdered him 🙄 HE made the choice to take an illegal pill!

[@sionbarzad5371]

Legally it's not a murder, but morally it is close to that yea.

[@lizardfishmanbearpig1818]

People that use these know exactly what they are taking. It isn’t murder.

[@13donstalos]

He made a choice to get high. The buck stops there.

[@KeithDabney-gs1cj]

Fentanyl is a a huge real problem and this reporter did an excellent job. I was a heroin addict in the 90s but never od'd. Dabbled in heroin about 2019 and of d 2x. Had to been laced w fentanyl the tar heroin here in San Francisco was never strong. Swore off all street drugs.

[@austinvanordenaustinvanord1057]

You dabbled in heroin 20 years after quitting?

[@DisdainOnHastings]

Isaac is so high in this interview unfortunately in denial as well I'm not sure anyone I've known ever took it to sleep. Nodding out big difference to sleeping I live close to apocalypse DTES Vancouver I hope Isaacs family step in NOW

[@kevingraham9697]

Bingo!!...dude was annoying

[@DisdainOnHastings]

@@kevingraham9697 incredibly and came off a bit as an arrogant punk and anyone who thought it was a good idea for him to do that interview obviously didn’t have his best interests in mind.

[@iam1smiley1]

His manorisms speak louder than any words he could speak.

[@just_peachy6582]

Yes he is high as hell , someone needs to step in! He has people fooled thinking he can’t get high because of the sublacade 😂 I would be drug testing that kid weekly

[@DisdainOnHastings]

@@just_peachy6582 daily or even maybe at his point in his addiction hourly and if someone cannot be there for him to do this , then a 6 month or year recovery centre would be best! Drop ins = Drop outs

[@5ShotProductions]

What a great, well made and informative documentary 👍🙏 Here in Germany we „only“ did have 171 deaths related to Fentanyl Poisoning in 2021. And even those 171 deaths were too much. Thanks for informing us parents to be aware that there is a problem with Fentanyl, and it‘s an evil and angry problem, a crisis, a epidemic we probably never had with any other drug before. Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp 👋

[@phoebusapollo4677]

There is too much demand for these drugs or any drug for this to end.

[@Linda-qt8qk]

Rip for all those precious souls lost. Condolences for the families and may god help them cope for their devastating loss.

[@janeyt2011]

Excellent expose

[@Panguz]

Very good montage of what's not only happening in the US, but also here in the Netherlands... Buprenorphine saved my life to kick opiates and I have seen how big the scene already is here; but the amount of people in my rehab, I was with ONE other the only ones getting treated for opiates addiction... Time to wake up world, this is 100 times more serious than C0vid..

[@clevernamehere]

Withdrawal from subs is really bad also. Please wean yourself down and start yesterday. The longer you're dependent on ANY opiate the more changes your brain goes through and the harder it will be to ever "feel" ok without and opiate. I'll be praying for you. From one addict to another. I've got two years of sobriety. It's possible

[@jakethesnake4971]

​@Clever Name Here yeah thanks for the help. Btw everyone knows that. It's really easy to relapse when in wd. That's why people stay on for long periods

[@clevernamehere]

@@jakethesnake4971 well I highly recommend kratom. The green blend. It will literally take away the restless legs. A person still experiences the hot flashes the nausea and the sweats but let me honest here...the legs are the worst. And kratom is a God send.

[@metaforcesaber]

DEA has been doing a bang-up job for decades. Keep up the good work. (they're clueless)

[@micon9460]

I've been on suboxone for almost 7yrs...it has given me a life. Sucks having to take it every day but I would go right back to pills if I got off it.

[@taniesha64]

I say suboxone saved my life. I try to ween myself off but I know it takes time.

[@2ndNatureHairSolutions]

@@taniesha64 glad u recognize u could do without the substitute eventually too. Some people act like they’re sober but depend on methadone n etc

[@soitssharon]

I am on methadone myself been on it for a min now but it has given me my life back cause when I was using I had no life the only thing I cared about was where am I going to get money for the drugs I needed so I had no life prob would have Died and for the people that say oh your not clean u use methadone I say to them yes I am clean I dont shoot up drugs n I dont do all the crap I did to get money I am stable I have everything I need

[@rachelcecilia3486]

​@@soitssharon same here too it completely changed my life now I have one,. 😊💕 Thank you for sharing ppl don't understand how it does help to to be and stay clean

[@micon9460]

@heyheyheyitsfatsharon6524 yup exactly right. I heard people talking about sub-heads and I'm like if you only knew how much it helps people/addicts. Personally I don't tell anyone I take it because I don't like people knowing my business...small town life is harsh when it comes to this stuff. I've tried to get off suboxone several times and it's 100x worse than any drug!!! Tried to get the doc to prescribe me perks so I can wean myself off. Suboxone is a lifelong treatment as I'm sure methadone is also.

[@TamiMarieShand]

Connor White the 4.2GPA, very handsome, athletic teenager who died from overdose, his father (overweight/obese, average looking) telling how he found his son lifeless on the bathroom floor dead from Fentanyl overdose couldn’t be more matter-of-fact about it, no emotions, no sadness from him, his father. Very disturbing!

[@Linda-qt8qk]

So sad that we even have to worry that our children will not make it to adulthood. God help us all.

[@MadamHoneyBee]

My ex Oded on heroin and meth a few years back. We share a child and she was too young when he passed to even remember him. Shes almost 8 now and idk when might actually be a good time to tell her. She is so heart felt (the only way I know how to explain it) pretty much I dont want to break her heart while she so young. It's so sad bc he was just trying to have fun and run away from his problems. He also left behind a son who is a few years older than my daughter. It's scary how easy it is to OD and die. It's even worse when we lose KIDS!!! It's all bad and sad to anyone who is affected by this. Yall take care and God Bless you all. I pray for any and everyone who is affected by this in ANYWAY!

[@arongilbert5828]

Just tell them the truth. They may hate you for lieing to them for all these years.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

The problem isn't the dealers, the problem isn't the substance, the problem isn't even the bodging during illegal production. The problem is the sheer level of addiction in an overindividualized, antisocial, cannibalistic, overcompetitive society of bullies and bullied. 52+ minutes of "fentanyl-crisis" and not a bloody single word about the ruined-to-the-core society randomly trampling on and spewing out their average, or even below average, "members", not a bloody single word about the extremely psychotic mental health crisis the complete woke left is suffering from for years meanwhile, not a bloody single word about prospects, primary distribution, corrupt sellout-politics at the expense of the majority of U.S. citizens ... nothing. Not a word. Not one. What a devastating failure of a "report".

[@debbieheidebrecht6652]

I was going to post exactly your words....SO TRUE!

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@debbieheidebrecht6652 Thanks for mentioning. It helps to feel a little less "off" with these kinda thoughts.

[@debbieheidebrecht6652]

Thing is the naritive wants us to believe we are the minority and I don't think we are. We need to stand up to these criminals who keep pushing all this poison onto an already addicted society. If the powers that be really wanted to help they wouldn't be building safe injection sites right? How about rehabilitation units to actually get those poor souls OFF of their drug of choice.

[@TheMRstevev]

Thanks. I was gonna post this. Should be top comment.

[@diannalazan2846]

Drug addiction crosses all spheres. It’s not a “woke left” problem. Shut off Faux News! Google Florida pill mills and the OxyContin Express.

[@ChardeeMacdennis339]

I just started this so this might be mentioned… but from what I hear fentanyl is even being put into weed sold on the streets. Since weed is pretty innocuous and a lot of people do it, if you don’t live in a legal state and get your weed from a dealer - PLEASE be careful. Or just switch to delta 8 if it’s available in your state. Just another reason to federally legalized marijuana 💯

[@GreatMindsSeekTruth]

We’ve just been warned…it’s made it to Cape Cod….& that anyone who smokes should go to the dispensery’s!

[@kellyowen49]

Yep no more smoking with strangers

[@shadowgamez98]

MAXIMUS J. HERMAN, 4/25/2002-3/11/2024. RIP. Accidental fentanyl overdose. MAX IS MORE THAN A STATISTIC!!!!! Love you forever, Max

[@syrenadurager]

lost my cousin about 10 days ago. They found him in a camper estimated 3 weeks after he died. We/ authorize believe it to be an over dose but the last known person he was seen with is missing too and has not been found yet. To be honest its hard but its a release also. for anyone who knows or has been around an addict you know exactly what im saying. He had been this way for over 20 years. RIP TC.

[@Joycemcnamara]

Did anyone notice the entire countertop of liquor in the upscale Scripps Ranch house? Alcohol is a drug too; normalized, but just as deadly. I know. I’ve suffered for years. That’s why I noticed.

[@7kingjames33]

Lol i noticed 2

[@iam1smiley1]

Yup, I know more people who have died from alcohol and cigarettes than from drugs but with today's poison pills it's catching up quick.

[@kinte1870]

Alcohol was the most dangerous drug before this fentnyl hit the scene.

[@charinnatheirish1800]

Speaking as someone who is as of 3 15 2023, is three years 8 months Sober, addiction is a b***h! Sobriety is always possible, but you have to want it more than anything you ever have longed for. The first year or two is absolute mental and emotional hell, because you don't have the bottle or needle or pipe to deaden pain. But it is awesome when you come out the other side of it, and life does a complete turnaround! Sobriety is always possible, and that's what I wish for every addict. It can happen if you want it badly enough. Blessings and future Recovery to my fellow addicts out there, both the ones treading the Sober path, and those who are still suffering. 💖💖💖💖💖💯

[@vickiephelps5169]

Real alcohol addicts don't have a counter full of bottles on display...lol. Bottles get emptied. Bottles get hidden. A basement full of empties is a lot more telling than a home bar. Non-addicts have no idea.

[@singularity528hz]

Being a recovered adict I want to help these people so bad, but they have to want the help first. If you guys have a relative or friend that has a problem with this junk don't stop trying to reach out to them. Because you might just catch them at the right time inorder to help. I know when I was using I would one day want help and the next not want it, so never stop trying to reach out to them. One day you'll catch a break. Just don't be pushy cus you'll push them away and you'll lose your chance. ✌️

[@jlvjazz]

Sage advice........thank you.

[@winros]

Tough love does not work!!!

[@reneamcdonald2063]

So happy you found recovery friend. #WEDORECOVER

[@singularity528hz]

Thanks much appreciated, it wasn't easy it took all my effort and the effort of my loved ones to watch over me. I could have done it on my own.

[@babble2leeza]

It is exhausting. All 3 of my siblings are addicts and all 9 of their combined adult children. I am terminal and have no energy for the lies, verbal abuse and excuses that come with their addiction. Honestly, I'm angry, hurt and disappointed in them. I'm fighting my whole life with a rare disease and they purposely put poison in their bodies. I'm glad you are sober and pray you never decide to put yourself and family back into the hell of addiction.

[@patricialong5767]

As a child in the 50s, we lived in San Diego and it was idyllic. But they never had these kinds of problems in that time period This formerly beautiful city has to daily endure this kind of filth! How damn sad!

[@gowdsake7103]

Started with weed its just progressed

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

​@@gowdsake7103 Weed isn't going to hurt anyone. They're not violent or anything. That's dumb. It doesn't lead to anything else.

[@dayzofrust9985]

The local political scene yields to the CCP party making the illegal Fentanyl vicious cycle!!!

[@Harlowerayne]

@gowd sake Do not blame cannabis for the fentanyl pandemic. I have consumed cannabis for the past 40 years without even THINKING about using street or pharmaceutical drugs.

[@gowdsake7103]

@@Harlowerayne One drug is normally a stepping stone to another. You just gave the I smoke 40 a day and havent got cancer excuse. I sure hope your responsible and dont drive when smoking but I suspect not

[@laurencrouse2418]

great reporting

[@leslielearnorth]

My sisters best friend dropped dead in her driveway in San Diego. It was caught on camera on the garage, she was dropped off, got out of the car, wobbled , fell to her knees , then slumped over. She wasn’t found for a couple hours. My sons best friend and business associate, in Hollywood died in his apartment bathroom last November. My daughter in law, roomate, snorted coke in her car outside the bar, in Seattle was discovered by a close friend, blue, given narcan and revived. She’s fine. The last two were in a span of 10 days

[@kevinpoole4323]

Praying for you Family

[@sunriseschubert4391]

Why are these youngsters popping pills in the first place? Is not normal.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Spoiled and not working a job enough.

[@svenvaltik5657]

​@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823You are clueless...

[@jerrymylove1754]

Such a well done story and has hardly any views. An important subject and no one cares. Shows where our priorities are nowadays.

[@carolcarol62]

Our politicians pay for the open borders just for democrats votes they don't give a fuck. Kids are stupid lazy n entitled brain washed at school😢

[@soitssharon]

I bet if u ask ne 1 o9ut their if they know some one who does drugs and they all would answer YES it is everywhere and every place

[@DisdainOnHastings]

Exactly Met Oscars beauty influencers bullshit. Check out Seychelles heroin and me or recent vice news one from BC most I've seen are years old sad this needs to be #1 Now over Anything covid wasn't the epidemic this is

[@EYE_GOTCHA]

We care.

[@Vlad_Z_Impaler]

People only care about themselves and how their photos look and how many views they have. We are a selfish and Godless nation and God will pour his wrath out unto us!

[@alicelarez4311]

Nate,im a grandma of 6.Im a complete stranger.Im beggingvyou-please stay clean,your a great guy and I'm soo great full to God to keeping you alive.Your doing a very loving of humankind job.Please stay clean and keep doing God's work.❤

[@Dean-yq8us]

I miss so many people from addiction and now my 42 year old son is gone 😢

[@truskool1971]

can't recall seeing such in depth and detailed documentaries on what the crack crises did to the families in the late 80's - 90's who the victims are as individual people and their lives prior to their addiction , family members who were affected etc etc , .......don't mind me , just a thought , as you were ......

[@Kat-tr2ig]

As a 40 year old white woman from a predominantly white town in Ohio, I never even knew there was a crack epidemic in the black community until I moved overseas, and that was because I saw it mentioned in comment sections of videos about the opiod crisis (which I started to watch after learning my childhood best friend died of an overdose). Don't let people like the idiot that replied to your comment to silence you- we need to ask this question, we need to have people be held responsible.

[@tawanaturner8854]

Funny u never mentioned race..and I agree..THATS HIT MY FAMILY HARD GROWING UP...BUT THIS IS WAYYYY WORSER.. BLESS EM

[@truskool1971]

@@Kat-tr2ig Hi Kat , just want to let you know i appreciate your words , Thank you! Personally , i wish no ill or misfortune on any other human being, However, having seen what i have seen growing up in my commun ity, and seeing the terribly sad circumstances of the opioid crises unfolding , i cant help but draw comparrisons. I think the fact that thousands of families (my own included) could have gone through such a catastrophic time, whilst others (not a million miles away) were being kept from the fact that the catastrophy even existed says a whole lot in itself! Have a great day , Much respect to you!

[@punkstermom1984]

We definitely need to find some sort of balance to keep people from abusing drugs, and getting them willy nilly from physicians while not blocking chronic pain patients. Thats the big hiccup! During the "opioid crisis crackdown" they stopped helping most of us chronic pain patients. Far too many chronic pain patients in turn committed suicide due to unbearable pain that they weren't being helped with 😞💔yes! We 1000% have an opioid crisis. But we also cant leave chronic pain patients high and dry for pain management. Tylenol/ Advil/ ibuprofen/etc doesn't cut it for everyone. I think when we figure that part out we'll have it made. Right now either decision is killing people.

[@emilia-emma.]

How is it that here in Europe we dont have 'chronic pain patients' and opioid medications? It just blows my mind how you guys are willing to believe everything.. the feeling of pain is a nature response to something happening in the body, its not an illness.

[@dartanprince6260]

@@emilia-emma. “ here in Europe we dont have chronic pain patients and opiod medications”😂😂😂😂 what do you get from lying? Also thanks for the laugh😂

[@ArthurLarsen100]

Yeah Americans think they don’t have to feel pain there are countries where people just deal with getting older your body gets weaker u can’t sleep your in pain there is no reason why you need pain medication it’s something you want you can live without it people did for generations

[@31stoffl]

@@ArthurLarsen100 In Europe, we have Drugs, and Cronic pain Patients and such Cases, but America is more Extreme and is the first in the Western World, when it comes to trends. The Rise and fall of Western Lifestyle, which was to extreme, we need to Remember how to life a Normal life. With Nature, hard Work, Silent, Compassion for each other and help the community Yes it has to get worse, before we understand what is Important in life...

[@moniaco3462]

Sadly the American government always liked to play mad scientists, and if you don't believe me, investigate the CIA experiments in the 60's with LSD, MK ULTRA among other strange and stupid experiments with the American and foreign civilian population in his country. The fentanyl got out of hand because it reached the Mexican cartels and now it is the exclusive fault of that country which in the future will be the next Iraq. invade and destroy Mexico.