Crack and Fentanyl Addict interview-Josh 

I found this channel couple a days ago. Finally some real content. No bullshit, no fake, no acting. Someones worst fear, is others reality.

His story hurts because he was born into this, it almost was destined to be his life path. Ow my heart

I'm a volunteer jail chaplain and go into the county lock up a few times a week to spend time with guys just like this. I've heard his story a million times. The names and faces are different, but the sadness, desperation, and hopelessness are all the same. Some of the guys I've met in jail are the most real I've ever known. Strangely, the clarity that they can possess about life outshines the view that many people will ever know. But, that clarity comes with an enormous cost.

He’s so young and so articulate. You wouldn’t think he’s spent his life around and in addiction based on his vocabulary and his ease of making conversation. I wish him the very best. Thank you, Mark, for all your amazing videos!

He has a magnetic personality, and it evident how deeply he cares for people. Good Luck 🍀

This kid is likable and needs a lift up. I hope he finds a way out

I like him! I especially respect that he recognizes the danger of bringing children into that lifestyle. Hope the best for him and his fiance

He has a very good head on his shoulders for his circumstance(s). He even differentiated carfentanil from fentanyl, and knows about the potentially infinite tolerance; that keeps him from being a "lucky one" and ODing. I hope he finds a functional way to live whether hes completely sober or on meds to maintain or even functioning higher and hopefully using with more moderation. Appreciate the videos and i wish Josh the best.

Now this guy gets to me because when both your parents are heroin addicts you are born an addict . He got the worst start anyone could ask for, and if he never got off drugs or changed his life, then in my book he's excused.

Damn I hope he gets help. I felt that when he said "my mom said she would give me and my brother up for drugs, but she didnt say that to be mean, thats just how drugs are" 🥺 Tears*

Dear young man, I am so sorry your parents did not stand up in your life. U have such potential. I lost my beautiful son to the streets. Please don't be another person we loose to drugs

I grew up in the same exact area as this kid, running around Philly and Camden. Full blown IV heroin addict by the time I was 17. Tried moving across the country to fix my problem - tried rehabs, halfway houses, AA/NA, quitting cold turkey, psych meds, anything to stop using. I finally quit using heroin October 1st, 2008. I can't tell anyone what will work for them, but I can whole-heartedly say that there is a solution out there for everyone, you just have to want it. For me, I had to finally accept that my thinking wasn't working, I needed help and I needed to actually do what others told me to do. After a year of sobriety I got a tattoo that says, "Turn your wounds into wisdom". I've got the scars, but those scars made me who I am. I firmly believe everything I've had to go through is for the best - I wouldn't be me without it. Life gets better, Josh, and anyone else who is struggling.

My dad is clean, but was a heroin addict for 32 years and told me the same thing that Josh’s mom told him. He said in the depth of his addiction, that’s how it really was.

He knows exactly how he feels and is so aware of his situation it's unbelievable. He is had a hard life and he didn't complain about anything, not even the cold. That's admirable.

Not sure why but this one hit me hard. He reminds me of me or my brother.. he seems like a good guy and really needs to break the family cycle and get help

He's correct, after a while you can't overdose. It's when you stop then go back. But being on it for a year straight, I absolutely believe him. I appreciate his bold honesty. He's trying to act like he's ok. His body language says he's embarrassed and ashamed. Like us all. Good video.

I like how he said, “It’s called ‘good luck,’” about the heroin. He feels the full irony of it. He knows this life ain’t it. It’s just the cards he was dealt.

He’s so honest. I like him. God bless him and his girl to get this demon off him

These interviews literally break my heart but I cannot stop watching them because I truly beleive these people's stories need to be heard. I hope he finds a way out, NO human deserves to have to live and deal with this.

This young man has so much ahead of him.. despite all that he has been through and is still going through, I see him beating his disease. I wish this young man the best. He deserves it.

He is responsible enough to not wants to have kids ...amazing interview

All the human stories you present Mark are so interesting and inspiring. I live down under in Australia and the people you interview are some of the people I have often stepped over or ignored in my past. Your interviews are inspiring and are making me get out and about in my community to ensure there are services for everyone who needs a helping hand. Josh has such hope. I can see him kicking and achieving his life goals once he gets a bit of help.

hes got such a likeable and gentle disposition. so sad when he talked about balcking out and waking up in dangerous places. "Its not OK," he says. wish the best for him...

Man he was most embarrassed about his house being messed and apologized for it, there is still someone inside him

Never even got a chance at life. This one hits especially hard.

Mark.. one day I wonder if my brother will be on your show.. I watch everyday.. he lives in san diego spingvalley area. Love the content brother.

I’m a recovering addict myself. I pray these people you interview gets help and moves on to the next chapter of their lives. They keep me grounded in my recovery.

I try not to comment regarding physical appearance on these videos, but he has a striking face. He could be a model if he got clean. On another note, poor guy. Drug addict parents, never had a chance. Living on his own at 14? My heart hurts for him. Edit: I wanted to add that he seems genuine, and despite a horrific addiction, seems kind, gentle, and well-spoken. I really want him to clean up.

As someone from Jersey, close to his roots, it breaks my heart to see .

Poor baby. Hugging himself. :(

I really love this kid.. he knows whats up and what hes doin. Sending prayers to him, and pray he is writing a book on his life in 10 yrs and helping others in his shoes. Peace and light buddy

Love from south jersey Josh💕 If you can get outta Kensington, you can get outta there. You can do it!

One of the best and honest and vulnerable interview so far. Best wishes ♥️

Wow he is like hauntingly beautiful in the face😢

Great interview. Josh was so honest and open and very much on the point. A breeze of fresh air. I really wish him the better life that his good heart deserves. I hope he has the chance to keep sober long enough to discover what he and his life can be like. And discover the so many sources of pleasure, many of which are free of charge, free of even actively seeking for it. So many reasons, other than drugs, of emotions, joy as well as tears. Josh definitely can become a good man, a good husband, a good father. That's possible, slowly but surely, if given the time and patience. As he realizes that he is the only one that can start compensating for the love and compassion he did not receive from parents and grandparents, discover love and actively loving himself. He will start to feel love and compassion for that little boy that he was. Than that love starts to grow inwards and outwards. Then he can start to have some peace of mind and enjoy the countless gifts around.

This is actually one of my good friends I’ve been in a hundred treatment centers with. We are good people we just carry a demon on our backs

“I’m not lucky enough to die from fentanyl.” 😞 💔💔💔

I’m shocked and saddened that anyone talks about o’d ing in such a nonchalant way. Josh just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. You are worth it.

Damn... this boy is so strikingly beautiful on so many levels... what a haunting and moving interview..

Keep the faith, Josh... the most amazing things tend to happen in life, just at the moment you're about to give up hope... Yes, how amazing that you ran into Mark and got the chance to talk and share your story... may more amazing things happen along the way, that lead you down the right path to a happy and drug-free life with your fiancee and dog!

What chance did he have? Spent his entire life not having a solid stable home ever!

im under 18...i just needed some sense in my head just to show life is real whats out here is real and i wish all these people the best fr fr

You are more self aware then most people i know. I wish all the best for you. Hope one day you find happiness without the drugs. Take care man

My son is 25. I'm praying hard for this young man as well as everyone else and their families

Josh, i can see that the Fetty is hindering you from doing amazing things in this life. Your well spoken, intellegent & i can only imagine just how well you would make out as a salesman! i can see how very talented you are!

They stamp the heroin bags “good luck” sheesh! My ex husband was a cop. I remember him telling me that the more overdoses a drug dealer has the word on the street gets around and he sells more of it. Wild. PS mark thx again for the daily content. It’s part of my morning routine while making my bed 🤓

His mom sounds awful I’ve been on drugs and I chose my child ❤️

Thank you for sharing these stories

Good morning everyone! I really do hope this kid can get it together, seems like a nice guy, just got delt a bad hand in life, I hope he can fight through and do something with himself in the future, I wish him a huge turnaround ✌

Thank you for sharing your story, Josh. May God Please Bless You.

It never ceases to shock me how much money addicts spend daily on drugs. There's a sad irony to the fact that these folks think themselves off the grid and out of the rat race, but in actuality their lives encompass sick levels of hyper consumerism.

I really felt this one,. You can tell josh is a great person in his core.

This is so sad to me. You can tell this young man has so much potential and knows himself that he does. He feels trapped. It's heartbreaking.

My heart breaks for Josh. He’s such a bright young man with so much potential. I pray that someday, he finds the strength and the confidence to overcome his battle.

For all he has been through I am amazed at how gentle his spirit is. This is the real problems in our world not Dr.Seuss books.

I can see the little boy in Josh speaking through his eyes and gestures. No secure attachments as a kid then into drugs to find some warmth. This is a good human with a huge amount of pain onboard

He is not interested in getting clean. In Orange County the rehabs take people off of the streets, sign them up for private insurance. Then they take the person in and get paid at least $10,000 for each person for 2 weeks at a time. Then they pay these people a chunk of cash to be there. They can do this every month for two weeks at a time, up until the person is 26, too old to be signed up on insurance on someone else's policy (parents). He is one these.

thank you both for the great interview

I don't think this guy really understands what it means to be "really blessed." I feel bad for him.

josh you have potential you can have a good life get yourself out of this trap of addiction. love and prayers

This guy just hit me like none of the others before. Something about him just makes me feel like he would be a great man I’d he could just get off the shit. People get clean every day, you just have to want to live bad enough. Trust me, those emotions you aren’t feeling because of that shit will come back and life can be great without them.

Mark, your photography and filming is absolutely top tier.

Please let’s GET JOSH clean and sober. What can we do. :(

Such a good interview, Mark!! He’s a smart , well versed , sadly addicted young man. 😢

He reminds me of my ex fiance.... my true soul mate. He was a beautiful soul like this guy. We both did heroin but he did whatever he could to take care of me. I made it out but he didn't. He died from an overdose. I've been clean for 17 years now. I still miss him all the time. Its so sad. Some serious beautiful souls that lose their lives to demons. It's heartbreaking

Josh bro, you a real one,you deserve better and you are better then your addiction.

Damn homie. Homeless with an ipad and $500 every two days for fent? Shit, I'm trying to get like you. Minus the dope. Also, I'm pretty sure I saw this dude when I was a carnie. Looks super familiar. SWU should interview one of the old head, lifer, burnout junkie, carnies. Never met kinder people, also never met anyone quite as sketchy.

The Truth will set you Free! Hes honest and straight up. I have alot of hope for him.. hope he gets ok. Seems like good person .. just trapped in addiction cycle I send prayers and Godspeed man

Sad, sad, sad, what chances a young guy like Josh did have to begin with? When at young age your mom tells you that she's s so deep into drugs, that you and your brother comes way after the heroin. Father in prison mother in and out of prison.. Really can we blaim a guy like Josh if he has chosen this path, or better the path was chosen for him. On top of that everything he does is illegal so there is the chance hell end up in prison at anytime. Who's gonna save this kid?

I've been binging all your videos, some of the most heart breaking and humbling videos keep on the amazing work

Both my parents are addicts I am an addict. But thanks to a good methadone Dr im 18yrs clean. If I can do it anyone can.

I just want to hug this kid and give him the love his parent's didn't. I pray he can shake this now. He seems like a down to earth and intelligent young man. He is just so deep into this life so young. He has known no other life. He still has heart. Praying this young man makes it out of this life.

He is actually likable. I'm not sure how he is going to get out of this life.

Open and honest. Thank you for your transparency. Good luck and God bless you.

Good mornin good ppl. Think positive, be productive.

I really love your content man, keep making these videos and interviewing people

Yo he ran the streets of Camden Kensington an now skid row yo that’s the top 3 open air drug markets!

Great interview...he was very honest. Very relatable..enjoyed listening to him. Best wishes Josh it's never too late to get help!

That's a smart kid, I hope he gets his life together. Be blessed young one!

His upbeatl attitude and honesty was refreshing considering his situation.

I love his interviews, he gets to the roots of a lot of these people issues

God bless your beautiful soul! Life is hard for most of us! I pray you get the help you need to get through this life in PEACE!

It's not to late for you. Your so alive, the way out will find you. Hold on to it when it does and never let go 💚

I was on the street in full blow heroin addiction for 5 years. . . It wasn't easy but I got out of that life. Today I am reconnected to my family, friends and community. I have a home and a husband (and before Covid a job that I loved). I attribute a great deal of my success in changing my life to my family. My mom constantly championed for me, cheering me on and believing in me when I didn't believe in myself. Without her and my sister, brother, step-dad and dad I honestly don't know if I'd be alive today. So when I meet people like this I feel for them. Trying to find recovery without a real support system would be SO DIFFICULT. I hope he and his fiance can get into treatment and discover the joy that comes with being out if that hell. They can do it, but it will be hard...

this guy really hit me. i like him alot, wish i could grant him 3 wishes!

Boy drippin in the BAPE tho

He's more afraid to be sober than he is of his deadly drug addiction. He's doomed.

Being 25, think about the habits you've kept since 18. That's 7 years. Hard to turn back but still being young enough to know there's a lot more ahead of you.

He is very self aware. I hope he one day he does really clean up

I hope you interviewed the gf. Great video Mark.

Really don’t know how mark does this. This one made me legit cry. He just needs to talk. 🙏💖

You got this brother! You can become anything you want to become! I believe in you!

Another great video Mark. Seems like this guy really could turn his life around and has the want to do it. I think his girl is holding him back where they say they wake up with drugs prepped for each other. Sad to see

This brother seems so innocent at heart.

You can learn so much about not only listening to these people’s stories, but watching their behavior during the videos in alignment with their addictions. Absolutely crazy

Thanks for being honest Josh, Its not easy to tell someone these things.

Just imagine how much drama and shit you gotta go thru to support a $250 a day drug addiction, while being homeless. Man. His woman is probably out making their money as they speak.

I have a friend named Daniel who overdosed in November. He was 26 years old. This young man reminds me of him incredibly. I believe he will be okay

As a Jersey Girl yes that area he grew up in is bad bad bad....praying for him to recover.🙏🙏🙏

this is as real as it gets man especially when he goes into having no joy