Walking the Drug Infested Slums of Baltimore

[@TommyGMcGee]

Help Nick on his mission here -> www.gofundme.com/f/outreach-specialist-funding-nonprofit

[@AkwardAddiict]

Hey Tommy G just wanted to let you know that I’m a huge fan of you and Brandon Buckingham . I’m currently homeless and addicted to fentanyl. I would love to show you my day to day from waking up to getting my drugs to going to bed .

[@m4lixk939]

@@AkwardAddiict bro u have kids put urself into rehab

[@TheWadeBrigadesPokemonChannel]

Welcome to my city. I wonder if I’ll recognize anyone.

[@sadhu7191]

Love Baltimore. Yne sosa put me on the vibe

[@tpeterson9140]

boost

[@Crabcake1717]

Im the guy who wrote the poem and did the interview with my girlfriend. We recently had a baby girl and are currently doing alot better. Im working doing outpatient and shes currently in outpatient. We thank everyone for all the support and positive words.

[@DreamerxPunk]

keep up the good work. Stay sober for your little one; you have so much to live for. 🤍🤍

[@Daniel-Tiger]

Best of luck to you and your family

[@blacksheep9505]

Keep up the good work. Most former addicts don't mention that if you don't use that is an accomplishment in itself be proud every day you don't use. It took 5-7 years to completely feel like a normal productive person and my addict self is just a distant memory.

[@hakimmihoubi8544]

proud of you man

[@ROYALDONTPLAY]

Bro I’m from Baltimore & in 2020 as soon as COVID hit, I took some bad coke & developed severe anxiety, would fall on the ground etc. haven’t used since 2021-22 briefly, it took a lot for me to stop. To be completely honest with you, you really gotta want to win for yourself, doesn’t matter about the family who didn’t love us etc., you must forget about all the wrong done to you and pain you have went through. I’m Muslim so I’m going to the masjid to strengthen my relationship with Allah, whatever you believe in the church or whatever it may be is your strongest friend in this fight trust me, get with a god fearing community and I promise you may never go back to drugs again 💯

[@Jackson54321]

I know you probably get this a lot but I really respect and appreciate you covering the problems in our country!

[@FreeMigoLee]

That’s *NOTHIN* compared to #Kennsington Philadelphia, they call that neighborhood ZOMBIE world🧟😏

[@qykzy1006]

​@FreeMigoLee he alr made a vid on that I think, but you're Def right lmao.

[@yikes710]

?? Lmao bro is calling Brandon Buckingham the best journalism, doesn't he support Nazi's like Sam Hyde? So much for unbiased reporting.

[@weslegna]

Quit simping

[@CODRAMPAGE100]

If you want to see the worst of the worst u should’ve him

[@alisonsmith77]

I’m a doctor. I trained in Baltimore. My worst day in medicine was an ICU shift where I lost 8 patients to overdoses. They all were so young. Apparently, there was a bad batch on the street. I went home with such a heavy heart. Took a few weeks to get over how many families I had to give bad news to that day. I still see the mother’s faces in my head and hear their screams. It’s something that never leaves you.

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Hi. I did most of my training at DC General hospital (closed in 03'😢') and Howard University Hospital. I agree with you about the mother's screams. It's one of the most heartbreaking sounds I've ever heard. 😔💔 I'm a hospitalist PA. We had a few patients who had smoked K2 Spice. I've NEVER seen a drug cause such catastrophic damage with just one "hit". May the Lord keep you safe and bless you, for the work you do.🙏🏾🤲🏽👩🏾‍⚕️ Take care!

[@minersmusclecars]

I bet you're a very good doctor training there. I spent 3 months in 1993 at Johns Hopkins on life support after getting hit by a truck getting off the school bus in Pennsylvania, they medivac me there. I wouldnt be here if it wasn't for People like you. I know theres the bad like happened to you, but always remember the people like me who you saved during those shifts as well. I wish you well.

[@MaybachDay]

Fire/Paramedic here. It's brutal.

[@jakemalone9714]

Thank you for your work

[@DougThompson-e9v]

I drove a taxi there for 5 years...met so many single moms working 3 jobs taking care of other people`s kids paying more for childcare then I paid for rent...met people who would kill you for a pack of cigarettes..I never understood why people just didn`t leave..there are places in the city where nature and wildlife are taking over which is fine with me

[@Big-Wonka]

The guy in the purple is completely aware of his situation and not in denial. He was clean once and can do it again. I wish him luck.

[@danielgonzalez-yp7hi]

$12 per day habit ….., my cigarette addiction cost me more money, lol, Australia cigarette prices are insane! I wish purple shirt dude all the best & hope he is doing ok . ✌️🇦🇺

[@DonLucas-n3j]

He gonna be alright. Hopefully.

[@Goodmfdamnn]

my mom works at a grocery store and would see him today here and there, she just said a 13 year old shot him in the head rest in peace he the only one i had hope 4 fr

[@jojofreelancer1210]

He's a rat

[@jojofreelancer1210]

​when ? He telling@@Goodmfdamnn

[@BrandonBuckingham]

Thank you so much for covering this issue with me tommy. it really means a lot brother.

[@seanh8546]

I appreciate you both for these videos. I actually just contacted my doctor about getting clean from opioids yesterday, so it's great seeing both your videos today, I feel like it's helping reinforce getting sober.

[@DiaDiaLove]

Jesus said look up JAY FLY RED - Will You Remember" in the search bar over there >>>?

[@colelankey]

Why didn’t y’all wrestle you both were good wrestlers 🤼‍♂️ @brandonbuckingham

[@444-l6s]

love you dude, bee more love 💛 thank you for what you do.

[@RealBobEvans]

"Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God." - 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 KJV The Holy Bible says that you are a sinner, and without Jesus Christ, you will die in your sins and spend eternity burning in Hell. There is no sin that can enter Heaven. You must have your sins washed in the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ; he shed his blood for you on the cross of Calvary. Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven - you must turn to him, trust him, believe on him and him alone for the salvation of your soul. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law." - Romans 3:23-28 KJV

[@manamedia]

"I don't do drugs to get high, I do drugs to feel normal". Valuable insight into this scene.

[@jongerenreviews8559]

I work with addicts, and that's the worst thing for an addict to say, the hardest thing to sober up from

[@manamedia]

@@jongerenreviews8559 Logically...rationally...we know that statement is disproportionate; but it describes a state of mind that is fundamental to drug addiction; not making it the worst thing an addict can say, but to attain an addiction that marginalises the original euphoria as normal is precisely what maintains their addiction.

[@j.warburton5269]

@@jongerenreviews8559ok bot

[@jongerenreviews8559]

@@j.warburton5269 Huh?

[@robroy488]

​@j.warburton5269 how was that a "bot" comment? Seemed genuine.

[@xensplus3848]

I was born and raised in this neighborhood for only 15 years. I've seen things that have taken a heavy toll on my mental health - walking to school and seeing people drugged out shook me. I was put in schools where kids would call me weird for knowing how to read. I thought everyone would know how to read at my age, but that's not the case. I am so fortunate to have a family that keeps my head on straight and supports me constantly. The only escape from this environment for me is school and sports. There aren't many kids from here who enjoy going to school anymore; most would rather stay outdoors and do God knows what for the whole day. I haven't been outdoors much since one of my friends was shot in a shooting at the Inner Harbor. Knowing that stuff like that can happen to you at any time really scares me. I hate being outside around here for too long unless I have a reason. I am scared to go outside on my own block sometimes. Honestly I hate living in this city and I have for a long time. However I am hoping to find an escape through athletics and go on to do greater things.

[@SamuelT-bn1hd]

You will succeed 🎉 %100

[@lowkeyblizz]

Stay on the grind bro

[@kiiiizy]

I didn't grow up in Baltimore but I grew up downtown Harrisburg and it took a toll on my mental too man I got bullied bc I was a new kid and had new shoes on bc I knew how to get money at a young age, seen a dude get shot over a dice game when I was 13, I don't understand why it's lile this but it's an endless cycle and ppl won't get out n stay out

[@justsage3204]

That's the one thing that always make me feel sad for my people. I learned how to read from playing RPG's back then it was all text based and I lived in the hood, took those skills to school only to be bashed for learning. Good thing you understand that we all don't make up a whole. All of that ignorance is our subculture and we need to break away from those people so our ethnicity can evolve.

[@nickmoser8235]

find a job and move away. sometimes thats the only solution. or stay strong and be the guiding light for the less 'intelligent'. You can do anything if you want it bad enough. in my 28 years that is still something i know to be very true.

[@thomasmurphy3570]

it's crazy to hear Mike talk openly and honestly about his experience with drugs but he's so clear and aware of it and can psychoanalyze himself... sad man, I hope he gets some help

[@arzhur8006]

I 100% understand the constant use. He lost everything and the drug has such a huge hold on you.

[@vlodmor]

just damn man.

[@twinturbobmw535xi7]

It does. Then it’s so hard to get off the fentanyl and tranq shit. It’s much much worse then H. Fetty is so much stronger , wears off faster, meaning you end up physically sick from not having it. It lasts a few hours. Then your sick as a dog , body hurting, heart racing, anxiety, vomiting will not 😢stop , And there’s no efficient way to test and treat people who use fetty/xylazine. Suboxone doesn’t work for that shit. It makes perk withdrawl look like a joke. This is what people that say “oh just stop “ don’t understand. It’s part mental but extremely physical , you feel like your dying. It’s the Fkn worst feeling. And like dude and the chick said after awhile you don’t get that eurphoric feeling anymore. You just basically doing it to be normal and not be sick. Some ppl do like to be wrecked so they do a lot to be knocked tf out. It’s the governments fault. They caused and brought on this crusis by continuing their crusade on pharmaceutical companies, doctors and pharmacies that prescribe oxys. Look it’s to the point where legitimate pain patients lose their doctor or pharmacy and they then to the street. They worried about oxys meanwhile fentanyl is ravaging our streets. I can’t elk you how many ppl I’ve come across that ended up on fentanyl’s because they were in car accident or hurt working , wasn’t getting their meds anymore starting buying them off the street , couldn’t afford it anymore , ended up addicted on fentanyl and homeless and lost everything they’ve had

[@twinturbobmw535xi7]

It does. Then it’s so hard to get off the fentanyl and tranq shit. It’s much much worse then H. Fetty is so much stronger , wears off faster, meaning you end up physically sick from not having it. It lasts a few hours. Then your sick as a dog , body hurting, heart racing, anxiety, vomiting will not 😢stop , And there’s no efficient way to test and treat people who use fetty/xylazine. Suboxone doesn’t work for that shit. It makes perk or oxy withdrawl look like a joke. This is what people that say “oh just stop “ don’t understand. It’s part mental but extremely physical , you feel like your dying. It’s the Fkn worst feeling. And like dude and the chick said after awhile you don’t get that eurphoric feeling anymore. You just basically doing it to be normal and not be sick. Some ppl do like to be wrecked so they do a lot to be knocked tf out. It’s the governments fault. They caused and brought on this crusis by continuing their crusade on pharmaceutical companies, doctors and pharmacies that prescribe oxys. Look it’s to the point where legitimate pain patients lose their doctor or pharmacy and they then to the street. They worried about oxys meanwhile fentanyl is ravaging our streets. I can’t tell you how many ppl I’ve come across that ended up on fentanyl’s because they were in car accident or hurt working , wasn’t getting their meds anymore starting buying them off the street , couldn’t afford it anymore , ended up addicted on fentanyl and homeless and lost everything they’ve had. It can literally happen to anyone. No one wakes up one day and says hey I wanna be a homeless addict. I think I’ll go do that today. Some have shitty families , that just wanna be judgmental. That’s another huge reason people don’t ask for help. The fact people love to be judgmental instead of being humble and understanding.

[@nicoperez9984]

see the guy has a place to live, can get clean and get a job. HE HAS THE CHANCE!!! dude doesnt care

[@producedbyruiz]

The guy in the purple explained drug addiction and tolerance so well. You eventually lose the euphoria after using so much but you still get that feeling that the high is there and is holding you down. He was talking about heroin which I don't do I just smoke weed lol but it's so true, weed ain't hitting like it did the first few times.

[@Crybaby-Media]

They say weed isn’t addictive . Anything can be addictive , ESPECIALLY something that chemically affects you and changes your state of mind . If shopping and shit like that can be addicting then weed can definitely be addictive

[@neilmoore5387]

Weed is addictive. I’ve been addicted to heroin, crack cocaine but not for 12 years. I had a methadone addiction for 28 years until May 2022 having done a detox for a month. Rapid 10 day one. They then keep you in for group work etc. so now it’s just the tablets and yes you’ve guessed. “ Da’Erb”. It’s a bastard to give up. My nightly routine has been for years 5/6 zopiclone and. Big pure biffta. The physical withdrawals are nowt like the gear and the white but I do wake up sweating and feeling not great in morning. I’ve never given it up long enough to experience a bad rattle. The 3/4 weeks spent in detox last year is longest I went without weed and my body was just settling down. Soon as got home I’d saved some weed and at about 9pm I was back smoking it. My main goals were to give up the gear and rock and methadone. Also stopped pregabs and cut right down on zomorphs capsules. Get a diazepam script but only 15mg. Hardly worth bothering. So as I say it’s getting off the garys now and benzos are for a different day altogether.

[@neilmoore5387]

Shouldn’t matter mate I’ve been smoking hash then weed since I was 13. I’m now 49 next month and no matter how many twifters I have a day I’ve never built a tolerance. I’ve always waited until night time and soon as made that last for about an hour or more I’m stoned to fuck. My tolerance has never built up. However , the tolerance to heroin and particularly rock goes up by the session eventually. From having a bag or two on a weekend to having 3 plus 20 bags a day with ease. These were .4s too and quality gear as was back early to mid 90s. Fucking mugs game.

[@mraso30]

@@neilmoore5387 Smoking weed once a day, especially at night, is definitely exactly how you describe for me as well. But I have gone through periods in my life where I smoked it early after waking up, and at lunch, after work, and at night, and I can definitely say that during those phases my tolerance got really high, to a point where I basically wouldn't even feel it no matter how much I smoked, all I'd feel is a bit of anxiety and have a bad short-term memory. Once a day, before bed, is the way though! Opioids are a whole other thing for tolerance. When I started out, 15mg of oxycodone was a good buzz. To get similar effects 2 years later I had to do 240mg oxycodone. Then I switched to heroin and eventually fentanyl. Today I am on 120mg methadone / day which according to equivalency calculators is equal to 480mg of oxycodone, and I feel absolutely nothing from it. 240mg of oxycodone used to cost me $120 CAD back in 2010, so today I'd need $240 worth of oxycodone, just to not be in withdrawals for maybe 16-24 hours. Thank god for methadone. $7 CAD / day for whatever dose I need. Obviously fentanyl was A LOT cheaper than oxycodone, but just goes to show I went from $7.50 worth for a high to $120 worth for a high, and today I'd need $240 worth to get through a single day. For fentanyl, it was more like $60 / day, that's what I needed, but I'd often wind up doing $100 / day to try and chase a buzz which I barely ever achieved. It is a shit life. I am 10 months off of everything except cannabis and methadone now though. Slowly starting to feel human again.

[@jojofreelancer1210]

He's a rat

[@1234oooo]

This man does it all. We should appreciate how much effort and times goes into each and every tommy G video. We love you tommy!!

[@2Marc_SW]

Tommy is a real G

[@spending2much]

Amazing pumping a narrative and never telling the whole truth

[@evoids]

how he’s going to most dangerous citys in USA he should go to Mexico usa isn’t even on top 20 most dangerous country

[@1234oooo]

@evoids u shouldn't disrespect tommy like that. Just because he didn't visit Mexico doesn't mean he isn't taking a risk on making these outstanding videos. Most people couldn't not only visit these dangerous places and make plans with people to even make the video even better, but to also take the time to perfect and make the videos fun to watch and even state many facts many of us never even knew in the first place. The point is that just because tommy didn't go to Mexico doesn't mean he doesn't put effort into his videos.

[@evoids]

he isn’t taking a risk☠️

[@relytPC]

Lost my dad about two years ago, I hope the guy at 14:30 gets help. He seems like a truly great guy and was giving solid advice, would hate to see another person like that gone to drugs once again. My birthday wish is that the drug epidemic will end. Anyways, shout-out to my dad for being the best man and father when he was here. Cheers fellas, stay safe out there and if you’re reading this right now and struggling - take this as a sign to stop your habit. It may not seem like it at times trust me I get it, but plenty of people care about you and need you on this earth. Much love ❤

[@JimboReed-md8pk]

I lost my dad to dope in 2010 so I can relate. I too hope everyone gets the help they need. And to never feel the pain of loss, like you and I have felt . Blessings bro

[@bestbetta]

As a Maryland native, I grew up hearing about the gun violence and abandoned buildings that inescapably make up the city of Baltimore. I had a deep seeded fear of the city and in some ways still do but like most major cities, there are pockets of real beauty and wealth that seem to completely counteract what you showed in this video. My eyes have officially been opened more to what the majority of the city is dealing with. Thank you for shining a light on this issue and talking about a major city often forgotten about by most journalists! I just watched your DC homelessness video and had no idea that was even an issue there and I’ve been there dozens of times. Keep up the great work and I hope you continue to tell these difficult stories and educate the public better than mainstream TV media ever could!

[@highpsiguy4085]

Lived in and gotten high in Baltimore the past 20 years. Started with weed in high school to fit in. With my addictive personality, a broken back in my early 20s, and what went from doctor prescribed relief to me on the streets chasing the next high. I grew up in a large family and both sides of the family were mostly high functioning addicts and alcoholics. Used weed all my life. Did cocaine for 10 years, been addicted to opiates for 13 years. If I could change my past I ABSOLUTELY would. Not only because of the pain I've put everyone around me and myself through. Not because both my children will one day find out some of the wrongs I have done in life. I honestly think one of the hardest things to endure is the constant feeling of not living to my God given potential. The guilt and shame doesn't stop when the using does. The feeling of regret and looking back at the fact that I've wasted so much time and money. On something that doesn't do anything to solve the root issue. But hindsight in 20/20. And I'm being the best human/parent I can be. Through the Grace of God I'm still alive. And that's enough to keep me humble. Thanks for letting me share...

[@GaryInHell]

I’m from Baltimore myself and unfortunately this is like the same exact story for everyone I know that’s on drugs or like myself on subs which if wasn’t for them I’ll prolly be in the ground where lot of my homies ended up

[@highpsiguy4085]

@@GaryInHell wish I could wait long enough to take subs for them to work. I get violently sick within hours. I actually have 30+ 12mg subs in the closet. Only thing that works for me is the pills without the blocker. I forget the name. Subutex?!?! Unfortunately my doctor can't legally prescribe me the meds without the blockers by state law. You have to be a pregnant female from what I'm told. I relapsed 5 years ago when my parents died and have wanted to quit ever since. I just can't do so by using subs and I can't make it through the withdrawals long enough to take anything. I want so badly to be sober again.

[@hokuspokus-eh5np]

​​@@GaryInHell serious organized crime groups in baltimore? Or just street level gangs?

[@leewright7623]

Saying no while under pressure will give you another kind of high….power over a situation. Try not to let situations rule your decision making. Coming from someone with a rough upbringing, broken back this and that got off opiates after three 3 years. I still smoke a lil green occasional drink a few cigarettes and I still think it’s too much. No stimulants before 5 pm helps a bit. Your faith will be tested often. Hope you love being a parent 😊

[@c.b5996]

Could have written this almost word for word. 16yrs clean and I feel the same way. The regret for potential eats at me

[@rinrae26]

When he was listing everything that Baltimore provides to people who are ready to get help, I got the chills. That is beautiful & made my heart happy.

[@shebakesitluv9832]

Born and raised here Thank you Tommy for shedding light on the parts of this city the media will never show and the Mayor ignores

[@papasmurf8222]

Im glad tommy is shedding light on this, all the people that look around and think know these issues arnt getting any better, and its not something to ignore

[@nickmcgue3875]

Tommy G Is a million times better at reporting and shining light onto real problems this country faces then any news reporter or journalist will ever be. The world needed someone like Tommy seriously may God watch over this man on all his future endeavors🙏

[@avramcs]

no they arent, it just took a random youtuber for you to listen and open your eyes to the world surrounding us

[@nickmcgue3875]

@@avramcs “a random KZbinr” that statement alone tells me everything I need to know about you😂

[@StrangerrDanger]

@@nickmcgue3875 Naw, hes right. There is plenty of media about these issues, but it took a youtuber for you to be more aware. So if anything, these youtubers are having a wider outreach to educate more viewers

[@nickmcgue3875]

@@StrangerrDanger trust me buddy I’ve been aware of these issues for along time now. I didn’t learn it from any media either sadly I learned it first hand

[@DiaDiaLove]

Jesus said look up JAY FLY RED - Will You Remember" in the search bar over there >>>?

[@NHSSHINOBI]

I from Maryland and I go to MSU, pursuing a major in architecture. Through my studies, I've had the opportunity to explore significant topics like Baltimore's food deserts and the issue of vacant homes. The challenges encompassing crime, poverty, inequality, and the state of the education system are matters I'm acutely aware of. On this note, I extend my best wishes to Nicholas Johns and his nonprofit endeavors, as they tackle these pressing issues head-on.

[@DMVbeby]

No food deserts brodie. It's ppls choice and the owners sell what the ppl want that's economics yo.

[@slicedbread5692]

There are no good desserts. That's ridiculous.

[@TheHamburgler123]

More like areas where theft and robbery are so prominent that no business owner, including big corporations with deep pockets, can keep the lights on.

[@JamesE-sc4bf]

What about the food desert? Sorry I’ve never heard of this but interested as I live in Baltimore

[@destructo2300]

Thanks for shining a light on the situation as a kid who was born a raise in Baltimore. I've seen many of my classmates and co-workers get addicted to drugs and it just makes me feel so sad

[@SolomonMagnus819]

00:01 “Do not try this at home”. OK, you have convinced me. I will not walk around the streets of Baltimore while in my room at home

[@ocorley3124]

Good idea

[@jaysonroach8940]

Thanks Big Dawg for raising awareness and I appreciate your time and effort brother!

[@AdamWheelerX]

I’m glad to hear that they have treatment centers you can show up with nothing 24/7 and they’ll take you in. Let’s make this happen in other states!

[@DanniDuck]

Won't fix anything. The govt. needs to fund the opening of methadone and other high strength opioid distribution places around America. People will forever keep dying to fentanyl unless they have safer and cheaper alternatives, such as oxycodone, or any of the many other opioids. Punishing doctors, forcing patients to get fentanyl off the street, is the real problem. Canada has vending machines for addicts, which work very well. Suboxone? Doesn't work on fentanyl. Methadone? Requires you to go at 5-6am EVERY DAY to a Methadone clinic, regardless of whether you have a job or not. You can see the problem.

[@Netti103]

Maryland is TRULY a state that ALL others need to look to for sooooo sooo many things!! They do AMAZING compared to all other states with sooo many policies !! Way ahead of their game!

[@DMVbeby]

@@Netti103its a police state but yall liberals wanna defund the police. Goofies.

[@JimboReed-md8pk]

Wish they had that in all states. In my state it takes weeks, months to get someone into treatment. Would've saved my brother maybe, and countless friends. Maybe. Sad world we are in nowadays man

[@syd5604]

it really is great that they do that. i live in florida and i have a lot of addicts in my life, most are family. my aunt called a rehab facility around 2am and they took her. they even offer driving services. when my friend called a different rehab they were ready for him immediately and offered to send a driver and that place was 2 hours away. my local church has a rehab facility, right now it’s just for women and children (being able to bring your child to stay with you while in treatment is something i’ve never heard of until now) because it just opened. they want to make one for men too but it’ll take some time and fundraising. we have a lot of rehab facilities in my county and we have a population around 615k. we gotta figure out a better treatment for addicts because the current way, even in some of the nicest places, isn’t cutting it. BUT SHOUTOUT TO FL: “Florida has the highest success rate in drug rehab, with roughly 70% of all those entering treatment programs successfully completing them.” - addictionhelp.com that l, of course, doesn’t take into account how many people end up back on drugs. my aunt has been to rehab 13+ times. i know so many people that went to rehab, not court mandated, and then ended up back on drugs or alcohol so hopefully psychologists and neuroscientists can find some better solutions

[@aerox.101]

as somehow who lived there for many years, its deteriorated more every year, and the city wont try anything to help. hella respect to u man

[@shellh.5193]

I want to thank you for doing this documentary on the struggles of Bmore. I worked in homeless outreach for 20 years in Detroit and in the outskirts of Bmore and in the homeless shelter for 9 years with priority population being severe and chronic MI and or dual dx. I appreciate how you do this respectfully with compassion and concern unlike some other KZbinrs who seem to take enjoyment out of the demise of other people's unfortunate lives. We need to be aware of these issues and not ignore them. Thank you again.

[@richmac1414]

As an ex addict I pray everyone gets the help they need. 1 fear they all have is they will be stuck on methadone forever. Thats what someone told me and I was always scared to ask for help. I got in methadone for 14 months and they tapered me down so 16 months total. 10 years active 3 years clean. Once again I wish everyone would seek help and reach out.

[@LucasHamilton-v9i]

Methadone withdrawal is the absolute worst.

[@richmac1414]

@@LucasHamilton-v9i if you taper off you don't really get withdrawals.ibsyarted at 30ml got up to about 65 stood there for a month or 2 and started going down 4ml every 10 days until I got around 20 then I went to 3ml every 10 days then down to 2ml until I was at 2...then stopped going.

[@SlowS650]

Currently getting the help I need I hope I don’t need to go any higher than 30mg I just now started and 30 was too much for me

[@DiaDiaLove]

Jesus said look up JAY FLY RED - Will You Remember" in the search bar over there >>>?

[@richmac1414]

@@SlowS650 that's good you noticed it's to much though. Talk to the counselor they assigned you and tell them and they will already lower it. Once you are comfortable after a month-3 months tell them you want to start to taper. I never got on cos everyone told me you gotta do it forever. I was on and off in less than 2 years and I was running for 10. Going on 3 years this year. Good luck brotha you already made the first move if getting help. It's only up from there! Had my own apartment again for 2 years starting to see and talk to my kid again. It gets better fam ♥️

[@Spongeknobb]

Went to donate and noticed how much traffic the site got after you gave it a shoutout….. you’re really doing gods work

[@hayforhank3914]

Dude in purple was open and honest with everything and what got him there, I wish him the best.

[@loogris]

keep brandon around , been following him forever, stand up dude willing to do what needs to be done for our enjoyment

[@landobobby4155]

Tommy really out here reporting what the old media forgot about!! KEEP IT UP G!

[@allegorx58]

Such a naive comment. They haven’t forgot about anything. They just can’t use it to support their bs narrative so it goes ignored. Shame on you bro. Hold these scumbag politicians and media orgs accountable ffs

[@maj3stikq122]

Growing up in this sh!t sucks and it’s hard as hell to get out. I barley did it. Still tryin but eventually I’ll be completely away. Thank you for doing this more people need to know and see this

[@eugenehall390]

Just moved out of Baltimore very recently. I kept recognizing different places as the video played. That was heart breaking. Lost my cousin a few years ago and saw 2 different areas where i had to go pick him up from and get him home. Seeing the inside of the "bandos" he was more than likely frequenting made my heart sink. 😓

[@Kenlydford]

I moved out of Baltimore in 2000. It was so bad back then also. I think about 50% of the City was on dope/coke or were getting on methadone. I tried helping out with a program called health care for the homeless after I got clean, after a year volunteering it was time to move away.

[@eugenehall390]

@@Kenlydford yeah. My cousin went through like 3 recovery houses in Maryland then his dad tried shipping him out to one in California. He made it 6 months clean when he got home then his ex got in his head and got him to use again. And we think it got him on the first use again. Somebody found him in one of those bandos in West Baltimore.

[@Kenlydford]

@@eugenehall390 I feel fortunate. Sorry to hear that.. hope he makes it out.

[@eugenehall390]

@@Kenlydford I probably worded that wrong. He passed away in 2018. But I appreciate the thought. Stay safe and clean sir

[@finneserrr]

@@eugenehall390condolences

[@feliderf94]

Keep up the raw investigative street journalism. Stories directly from the streets thru the eyes of someone not from that type of environment is very interesting and gives a different perspective to both sides. Dope content, come to Louisvilles West End!

[@amydoreendarling3309]

From west Baltimore, grew up there in the 80s 90s .It was terrible then. I got out went to school. I have come back to see fam and my city. I was shocked. Thx you for your piece. Thx you for your mission. Even getting out and never tried a drug, i find myself in a hm less situation. Thx you for what you do.

[@itztoxicsaucy4149]

Wow man you really do shine a light on the darkest parts of the world , the media seems to silence a lot of the stuff you cover and it’s honestly extremely refreshing too have you boots on the ground getting this coverage

[@voy-eyjournage3099]

Tommy G, you are my hero. You make what you do look so perfectly natural, and you are truly at home with anyone. Your endowments have not made you haughty. You seem to minister with people, and you bless them with the light of your awareness. Your journey to Washington made me laugh! Keep up the good vibes. You are one hell of a witness. -Eddie

[@tamicox990]

So very sad- I’m originally from Baltimore. My family roots run deep and long in Charm City. I love Baltimore but breaks my heart to see what it has become and I rarely visit it anymore. I pray some day it can be returned to the beautiful place it once was.

[@RareDay]

Thanks for shining a light on the reality of life for many Tommy, we'd love to have you come to Hawaii to see the real side of the Islands that most don't see because the government wants to keep a clean image for the tourists and their profits. The State of Hawaii is one of the most corrupt states in the U.S. The struggles the people have gone through need to be brought to light.

[@TommyGMcGee]

DM me @tommygmcgee on IG

[@Krove-jj6vl]

​​@@TommyGMcGeedo it Tommy I watched another KZbinrs video he calls himself Arab and he went to Hawaii and it's crazy there.

[@skrimper]

​@@TommyGMcGeeyou should really consider doing it imo

[@demonmancalvin5964]

Man you Hawaii niggas are not like that😂😂😂🍔

[@typaa]

@@TommyGMcGeeBring Brandon with you…

[@AdamCronk]

Tommy you're blowing up! Well deserved for your hard work, stay safe boss!

[@jingleball2427]

What a beautiful soul Brandon is. Keep it up brother you are a true inspiration to be a better person. Much love.

[@kathleendestefano5577]

Thank you for exposing the despair in this country, be safe Tommy!!!❤

[@Dankcarton]

I love how you went from wrestling people in their backyard to doing documentaries on serious topics, what a journey it's been being a subscriber. God bless big dog keep eatin.

[@richresin]

Well being from east Baltimore born and raised. I appreciate yall covering the topic respectfully and with purpose. NICK! be ups and mad respect for doing the work. It's not easy I'm sure.

[@benmcreynolds8581]

I appreciate what u do so much. I personally experienced multi addictions to the farthest degree. I'm still in disbelief that I somehow overcame Heroin addiction & more. NOW I'm 10yrs healed from that chapter of my life. That was in my early 20s. I really appreciate the vibe of your approach to this topic, it's not too.. Idk.. Down, it's just, real, and I appreciate that. ~(The perfect imperfections can convert negative perceptions)~ (idk that randomly just popped out of my head) but really if you go thru any struggle in life, no matter what that may be, & you find a way to transition out of that struggle by utilizing your mindset. Something clicked in my brain one day when I was withdrawing & it was going on forever, it wasn't ending & it really broke me down but then idk what happened but out of no where in that moment of being in one of the darkest places I've been mentally and physically; idk how but my brain just sorta clicked & (i kinda stepped outta myself) like I was in 3rd person perspective. It really felt like a epiphany moment for myself towards learning on teaching my inner mindset to approach and handle struggles differently. It really sunk in what the power of perspective is, if used right and how therapeutic it can be. It literally can be harnessed as a tool to find ways to convert negatives into fuel for creativity, or expression, growth. I started seeing clear that Life can't be this made up fairytale of only positivity, that's not realistic, Life will always have moments of struggles and it's uncomfortable and wears us out but it's possible to gain something from nearly any failure or struggle in Life. Like think back to being a kid... Remember what it took to get good at certain things? Tons of failure, but it's okay, the key is how your mindset perceives failure, if you find ways to have yourself continue anyways and still make the best of the moment regardless.. then you are succeeding. Once I got to that point, i really did not take the little things for granted or overlooked, I really realized that those little things are what makes the entire thing the experience that it really is. That place of healing feels like getting a 2nd shot after nearly losing everything. I've said this before to my friends and family but I have weird moments where I daydream about that I actually died from my drug use and the reality I'm experiencing right now, is of, after overcoming my addictions and getting to realize all the shit I took for granted in my life, but then I obviously realize, no this is real, I really did overcome IV heroin use, it's not a daydream. It's so strange. In a way it's kind of symbolic for this sorta metamorphosis I've went through which got me to here today and honestly I wouldn't change a thing, imperfections and all, because it's helped shape me into the person I am today and now it feels like I can see the world in different ways, unique ways. And I put so much energy In letting those around me know that I care about them deeply, and how thankful I am for them and helping other people is one of the things I live the most because being able to be in a healthy place and lend a hand when I can not just helps the other person, I realized that's one of my favorite things in life is to lend a hand to those in my life. But also even when we grow up we gotta realize to as well put importance on finding ways on keeping that inner childlike wonder & curiosity alive and sort of just let my curiosity guide me some days. It feels so therapeutic to walk in the woods with my 2 dogs and find mushrooms and bugs and moss and trees and take pictures for fun. I love exploring and getting to observe nature's natural occurrences cause it's directly connected to the health and behavior of our life's and even tho a lot of new science has been learned, new things can always be further learned because nature has so much depth and complexity and detail to it's structure yet it does it effortlessly, because, Nature is fu*king awesome, you just have to look at it the right way and you might discover something no one else has noticed or seen or thought about in that manner. You never know? There's so much potential to learn and find out about the inner workings of our universe and how nature behaves that really it could be endless motivation to keep curiosity alive and well in all of us. So stay curious. (Sorry for the long comment, your song obviously stirred up emotions in me but in a good way. Thank you for creating this.)

[@Kinginallday]

I did my end of year project on the opioid epidemic years ago. The problem has only gotten worse. Tommy- thank you for not cowering and covering important topics. Much respect. I had to order a shirt and shorts from your store. Repping your brand will be dope.💯

[@nixson66]

The diversity in your videos is really well done. Hanging out with rappers and then showing the inner workings of cities like this. Nick really is about helping ppl and his passion and drive shows. Awesome job all around

[@NicosWifi]

This man does it all. We should appreciate how much effort and times goes into each and every tommy G video. We love you tommy!! ❣❣❣

[@Jacob52208]

bro straight up copy and pasted the other comment

[@DM-fk9lw]

For those wondering xylazine is a an adrenergic horse sedative my family owned horses and I grew up with them and actually experimented with xylazine and ketamine as a mischievous kid. At the time the only “recreational use” was in Puerto Rico where they diverted the medicine from veterinarians to out in the local heroin supply. On its own xylazine is not fun or recreational at all but mixed with strong opiates it’ll cause the drug to feel more sedating and will cause you to nod off much more but doesn’t make it more “fun” or euphoric but does cause it to be much more dangerous. I’m surprised this is a problem in the U.S. at all. And that guy was right the vast majority of fentanyl and it’s precursor are produced in china and sent overseas to Mexico or the U.S. directly Love, your friendly neighborhood psychopharmacologist

[@soundsbitter]

The guy at 16:00 has the right attitude. It’s nice to see someone that doesn’t point the finger at the drugs but accepts and realizes that addiction is due to a bigger problem. And the drugs become the symptom. “I started using drugs cause I liked to get high. “ that’s the only justification or excuse you need or should have. Take accountability. Props to that guy. That’s what we need more of . God bless

[@cbaileychamp]

Yeah and funnily enough its these people that get off drugs the easiest

[@Plexzzz]

That guys poetry at the end really hit. I hope him and his girlfriend get out that situation soon ❤️

[@realone2529]

I like how Brandon picks up the Dave and Buster's card not knowing what it was used for 😂 I bet his heart was racing a little extra fast

[@arizenation3188]

Lmfao fr

[@t_sizzler_2032]

I recently graduated from Towson University, located just a few miles from the area depicted in the video. Many of the individuals shown often find their way near campus, particularly due to a nearby mental health facility that serves many impoverished and drug-addicted people from Baltimore. This has created a moderately unsafe environment where caution is necessary to avoid incidents like robbery, especially at night. The frequent police alerts were a constant reminder of this reality, reinforcing my reluctance to travel after dark, even with the heightened security on campus. Having grown up in poverty myself, I deeply understand the struggles shared by those in the video. I’ve lost family members to drug overdoses, and I personally know what it means to go without food for days. In those moments, desperation leads to "creative" means of survival, something I will never judge. These experiences fueled my determination to pursue higher education, and now, I’m committed to driving systematic changes that genuinely support the communities I come from. I don't even blame the people. I blame policy makers for exacerbating conditions where people growing up in poverty like myself have trouble escaping it. I'm one the lucky ones that made it out.

[@Destructow]

That last girl saying she does drugs makes her feel normal like everyone else. Man I can relate, I have sever anxiety and it’s just so hard to cope in normal life sometimes but occasionally I’ll do drugs and I’m able to have a conversation and a laugh and be more productive and happy with myself. Just feel comfortable living my daily life in society. I wish there was a natural anxiety medication that did that.

[@RyanGlendinning-rf9hn]

Can make some feel worse i used to smoke daily from like 12 to 19 mostly 24/7 but now self medicate on benzos like diazepam or alprazolam etc when take the right dose your much better but its getting the right balance

[@Destructow]

@@RyanGlendinning-rf9hn yeh I take lexapro but don’t really like it. Think it has made my memory bad I have like fog brain now. Tried to come off that stuff but the withdrawal symptoms are something else. Iv been on it like 8 years now

[@2jcward]

She just needs Xanax

[@Lovelysoulgirl1984]

Umm you can take Zoloft

[@Brianesha]

You need to find better coping mechanisms.

[@Demogiannhs]

12:12 he made a good decision for the childs to live a peacefully and normal life, i have so much respect for him and im gonna take the advice about never put a needle on my body

[@jasonhumphrey6601]

Tommy is a g. Tap you out like a Gracie in his gee. Never stepping out of line, repping like the Diaz bros in the 209. $100 take down challenge if you choose, he'll launch in the air like Kyle Dake he refuses to lose. His voice is loud like a microphone, he'll record and interview doing blow like his name is Johnny 'bones' Jones. He'll never give up even if his mind has the cramps he's like Ilia Toporia the feather weight fn champ. Tommy G you are the man. I absolutely love the path you are taking. Never stop what your doing

[@TheonlyMYCAR]

Appreciate you Tommy for showing Baltimore. We're always portrayed as the worst but there's still good people and those who just need a push/guidance down the right avenues

[@BOS_PML74_GAMING]

Ehh actually my city has been labeled the worst almost every year but bmore is to!! Hella rough!! Much luv to my bmore bruddas but it's possible to make it out

[@OGMeatball]

@@BOS_PML74_GAMING where u at

[@BOS_PML74_GAMING]

@@OGMeatball detroit Eastside brother

[@OGMeatball]

@@BOS_PML74_GAMING yeah Detroit is wild as it get it’s always been top 3 in murders

[@IM1EYE]

So glad to be able to say that I’m 4 years clean from pills and 3 years off of subs. (Aside from the occasional times I do have to have pills because of pain from lupus) I can’t be any more happy than to know I feel normal WITHOUT “assistance” 🙏🏼 praise the lord!

[@nickmcgue3875]

Good shit brother that’s one hell of an accomplishment that many never get. I’m proud of you fr

[@IM1EYE]

@@nickmcgue3875 I appreciate you brotha really, you’re the 3rd person to tell me that. God bless you man 🙏🏼

[@DiaDiaLove]

Jesus said look up JAY FLY RED - Will You Remember" in the search bar over there >>>?

[@BOS_PML74_GAMING]

Congrats me to!! Going on 3half years off of heroin, fetanoyl, meth, etc and now own my own buisness, house, cars, boats, land, etc! I've done 10 yrs and been shot 2 times and stabbed and lost everyone I've ever loved

[@MillionaireMomma]

I went to graduate school in Baltimore for social work. They begged most of us to stay and work at local substance abuse clinics. It was too scary and sad and the city has so many issues the drugs seemed just be a side effect.

[@Pottedmeat2101]

The girl talking about not being able to grab milk without having a panic attack is so relatable to me. I literally used to be the biggest social butterfly you would ever come across but after Covid happened and I relapsed and came across fentanyl laced with xylazine and went through some very scary health scares and life and death circumstances. I for some reason picked up this weird panic disorder and now I barely go out of the house don’t socialize with anyone. It takes everything in my being to even go to the store to buy anything because as soon as I step out the door I immediately have a panic attack. My heart starts racing uncontrollably I’m sweating shaking and I can’t breathe. I’ve never experienced anything like this because I’ve always been mentally healthy and stable so having this panic disorder came as like a surprise to me some thing that just came out of nowhere. To be honest for the longest time I thought that there was some thing like wrong with me healthwise and that maybe I had some kind of heart condition or something like that but after seeing multitude of doctors and they told me that I’m fine with my health I eventually went to see a psychiatrist who told me that it was a panic disorder. It sucks because it feels like it is a constant gray cloud over my head every single day but I’ve been working on it and it gets a tiny bit easier each time to try and force myself to go outside and be normal. So in a way I kind of relate to what she was saying but at the same time I don’t think I would ever go back to using drugs to help me feel more comfortable with my anxiety because in my opinion drugs would probably make the situation worse. I was even offered to be put on medication for the anxiety but I refused to because I don’t want to be on any medication I want to try to solve this a different way. I hope eventually I’ll be able to go outside and communicate with people and go back to being that beautiful outgoing girl that I was before I hit 30 and my life just completely went downhill lol.

[@chseylver4180]

Same, but I think mine came from being excluded and aging and having strict religious parents. Sometime I don't feel pretty when it comes to going out and then other times, when I just want to hangout with a guy; I feel conviction, so I just stay home most of the time. I hope it changes. I'm 28.

[@Pottedmeat2101]

@@chseylver4180 your a few years younger than me ( I’m 33 ) I hope for both of our sakes things get better and we can succeed in taking small steps forward. I know there is so much life to live outside my four walls in my bedroom and I pray everyday that I gain my courage, Confidence, and inner peace back. So I can actually live again and not just exist. I hope the same for you as well. We are still young and still have time. I won’t give up just yet.

[@ak4_yy]

Something needs to be done about this drug epidemic

[@wigos9761]

fr?

[@l1stenbuddy676]

wow really?

[@GMCProphet]

But nothing will be done the government is profiting off of it why mess up the money

[@4thawicked]

That’ll never happen gang they ion gaf

[@jayboley9683]

Thank Biden for opening up the boarders

[@0Ciju0]

You should check out "East Hastings" in Vancouver, Canada. We've got streets where there are literally thousands of people on a street; you can't walk straight and not step on 10 people...

[@koshun84]

I don't often donate, but this video made me feel the need to. I don't know if your covering this for content or whatever, but its great that you are bringingthe underrepresented problems in America to awareness. we need more youtubers like you, more people like you in general, keep it up.

[@tonberryking7836]

that was literally an actor dude, you just donated to their channels, not an outreach program. can't believe so many people are falling for it.

[@koshun84]

@@tonberryking7836 no way 💀 where’s the proof

[@mackttruck6497]

@@tonberryking7836stop lien you just mad because you can’t get the money

[@tonberryking7836]

@@mackttruck6497 random exacerbated J-roc-esque character with no history of his claimed "non-profit" ever, ok.

[@tonberryking7836]

@@koshun84 I mean all of his social media were made around July 10th, I'd assume that was during the filming of the video. There's also no history of this dude or his non-profit ever.

[@SonOfGod-sz5yc]

We have the elite anti terriorist operators in our armed forces saving Americans abroad I consider this man for what he is doing just as heroic and of service to our country for rescuing our fellow Americans from the hell and dispair of addiction! I salute you Sir and thank you for your service. 🙏

[@crimsonJerom]

"We have the eite anti terrorist operators in our armed forces saving Americans" the brainwashing is incredible. 😭

[@Daniel-qz8bp]

America is the biggest terrorist in the world😂

[@BrandonCockridge18]

Thats disrespectful to the US military smh

[@chrism5126]

​@QuintonBeasley14 Is it? I see the parallel he speaks of. FYI big supporter of our troops.

[@BrandonCockridge18]

@@chrism5126 walking the streets with fentanyl addicts is not as heroic as the United States military service. My brothers a Marine

[@JerryMansell-lc7kj]

Tommy, I grew up in this exact situation… London ON I used to pick needles up in pringles tunes and turn them into the police. I recall cutting my neighbours garden hose open to find needles and heroion tubes, no younger than 6…. You need to visit London Ontario Canada and Windsor Ontario Canada for some really real life tragedy brother

[@acerune8378]

I’ve grown up in Pasadena my whole life visiting Baltimore for the National Aquarium and other fun times in the inner harbor, orioles and ravens games, and it breaks my heart that whenever I wanted to see more of the city my family always told me “too dangerous”. I really hope one day this city can live up to the name “Charm City”

[@yoocn3020]

Ik it’s crazy

[@SniffanyandAsh]

The Dirty Dena! I used to live there. Dirty Burnie too.

[@acerune8378]

@@SniffanyandAsh Hell yeah bro! Nice to meet someone who’s been from around here.

[@ernestmeiehofer]

Another amazing upload from Tommy G always with the truth and nothing but the truth.

[@anthonyshafer9529]

Hey Tommy this is Everywhere not just cities come check out Saint Johnsbury VT

[@pegc9889]

At this point, the military needs to be brought into the city and there needs to be mandatory rehab. when they get out, put them into tiny home communities with staff on site. Also, have an area where overnight pod rentals are available; this offers safety , warmth, on site restroom, and staff to monitor and enforce the rules. This arrangement has been set up in Missouri (Eden for the Homeless) and it works quite well. Those high or inebritated show up to the pods, no questions asked; but they get off the streets for the night.

[@ToonLinkGaming]

man when she said i do drugs to feel what everyone else considers normal I really felt that, so glad I got clean 6 years and counting

[@youtubecritic4360]

I think you finally found your niche Tommy. I met you while you were doing rap pranks a couple years ago at a gas station in Milwaukee. I know back then videos weren't getting the plays your getting now. It's amazing how the kia boy documentary right here in your own neighborhood made you get your major foothold in KZbin. Many people chose to ignore it but knew of the issues here and you bringing light to it and following up with more documentary type films has made you now a household name. Congratulations 🎉

[@whatevereyewant]

Nick looks like he’s been through some shit stepped back over and rolled in it again. Can’t mistake it in his eyes. I’m glad he’s become the positive change for whatever part of all of this story resounds with him or mirrors with his past. I remember visiting Baltimore for a Yankees game like 15 years ago and to see it’s only looking worse is sad. I’m sure this goes so much heavier than addiction and crime, because something can’t continue to get worse if there also isn’t corruption higher up letting it all happen.

[@wayneburnett7386]

I live in baltimore.one of the biggest problems is lack of trust in the police. Also the Snitches get stitches attitude.people fear retaliation from drug gangs for good reasons.

[@6iron6miket6]

This young man is putting out some of the best and most important content on the internet. Nice job young man, keep up the good work

[@shreddednerves]

Loving this guy Nick, hes really "Boots on the ground" & done been through the trenches. Going through Fent addiction right now & have a OUD doc appointment friday. Wish me luck...

[@Yamimoto21]

Good luck, hope you’re on the right track 🫡

[@mixz9929]

Good luck bro you will have a much better and happier life soon I promise

[@milkglassfairy7641]

Hope you’re doing well x

[@palverson87]

I survived the streets of Atlanta before moving to Amsterdam. I just want to say thanks for taking the time to make the video and make people aware that these are still human and deserve saving. Seems like a lot of people wanna just pretend this isn't going on in every major city in America. God bless your journey.

[@connorhorseman]

I'm a very young kid but still being raised around here its good to see someone shed light on things that nobody will keep up the good work and show people how good these places are but people won't change

[@sebastiancobb5376]

Sorry to tell y’all but Bmore ain’t getting saved anytime soon, been lived here my whole life.

[@Redlegion.]

Fr I'm from Baltimore County and got family in the city and its bad. All we can do is hope for the future of Baltimore really

[@christophercrimson3490]

Guy in the purple made me very sad. He seems like such a well spoken guy, even fully aware the drugs are gonna do nothing but end him. I’ve never done hard drugs and I don’t ever plan too, but it’s terrifying to know that the fake and temporary high is worth more then your own life.

[@krsnagirl1087]

Thats what happens when you've basically given up. So sad

[@mraso30]

There are a surprising number of addicts who are very well spoken and intelligent. Even the most down and out ones can have very good intellect, sadly drugs force most of that brain-power to be motivated only by one thing - how to get and use more drugs. It is terrible.

[@KamikazeSam27]

thank yall for covering this. i grew up in maryland, from what ive learned is all the other counties get people hooked, then they run off to baltimore. my whole family has done this at one point. its a big issue but the government is focusing on the gangs, which is fine but theyve been doing this for YEARS and have basically ignored the drug problems besides the raids and over once and a while theyll get a small time dealer

[@Troll.or.Truth...]

Thank you for doing this man. Ppl need to know this is going on. Your right in my old stomping grounds, I made it out about a yr n a half ago. Almost lost my arms to tranq , it's gonna be way worse of an epidemic in this country then the fetty. Thank you for spreading awareness

[@HausofCinematics]

This is something you cannot stop with just raising awareness, the government, the army & law enforcement need to be out there and constantly finding these dealers.

[@airxtream2139]

Yup these dealers are helping China destroy American citizens from within meanwhile Chinese military age men continue crossing the southern border 🤔

[@m.h.4144]

Doesn’t help they need a different approach

[@dandrummond2000]

The poetry was perfect love the work man

[@Lukabrasii44]

Preciate ya going around filming these kinds of videos man. It's a damn shame America can't take care of our people but will send millions to Ukraine and other countries.... appreciate all the ppl in Baltimore tryna help change the area🙌🏽❤️

[@kalebgriesbach86]

You two the best gotta keep collaborating

[@JoyThecat-ou5dq]

Its very sad to see people like that I wish the world was a better place so kids like me or anyone has to worry about being raped or kidnapped or every bad thing you can think of.

[@MONSTERSINC801]

Bro isnt using just 12$ worth of drugs a day... come on bro...😂

[@valtrex_itch5987]

The most run-down abandoned neighborhoods that I've ever seen were just a few blocks away from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. The second was in Gary, Indiana.

[@Shamnambam]

Expecting this to be another journalistic banger keep using your platform for better man 🫡

[@wipeup6546]

Tommy ur gonna go down as a legend.. stay safe

[@justinroe9271]

Props to Nicholas. His dedication is selfless and it's hard to imagine that in the parts of Baltimore he goes to to help people. It's a scary place no matter what some people say.

[@KonekoPurrrfection]

We need to stop enabling it with places like safe injection sites and work vending machines The irony is when people say they're getting work but it sadly doesn't mean what people think. It was touched on earlier in the video. Y'all are doing good things and the folks you talked to, I hope they get the help they need to get up out of that life because their lives mean something.

[@Kjangofreeman]

Awesome to this guy in Bmore helping change the city..Hat's off brotha.

[@JesseGsUs25]

Follow Christ that’s how you fix this mess

[@lizzierhody2335]

Nick is a literal life saver! If I had someone who cared like him when I was getting high I would’ve gotten cleaner sooner. Im still lucky enough to be clean since 8/1/2012. I am before the fentanyl epidemic, I did heroin. It’s still scary and has gotten continually worse since iv gotten clean. We need more people like Nick!

[@seanpaul8614]

watched a few of this guys videos and he really just wants to educate everyone, its wild that this man doesn't have more subs. I am interested to see what he posts in the future, and I am subbed. keep it up tommy

[@jenniferlowery6586]

That's good to hear about the rehabs in Baltimore, how the out reach worker described it is the same as Hogar Crea, in P.A. n N.J. their program is 18 months long and very intense but extremely well structured. God bless you guys!

[@thishandleisnotavailable]

TommyG I never regret the day I subbed when you were doing pranks. I have always enjoyed this side of your channel and I am glad you chose to do these types of vids. You found your niche, keep on truckin' brotha. You deserve that milly button that's coming!

[@bobmontana2091]

That nick kid is what we call a headhunter I know the rehab game and how it goes.

[@misstumara]

Its old mate on 13:00 talks like he’s in a situation he didn’t bring on himself lol.

[@forkedintheroad2995]

Yo I went to high school with Nick. Glad to see he's making a difference in our home state.