Lost in the Shadows: Baltimore's Opioid Epidemic Unveiled

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  • Today Tommy G and I venture to Southwest Baltimore to explore the abandoned homes and see the conditions the opioid epidemic has led people to live in
    Episode 117 of The Buckingham Show
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  • @BrandonBuckingham
    @BrandonBuckingham  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1064

    If any of you guys out there are struggling with addiction of any kind just know you’re not alone and there’s people out there that love you. All change starts with a choice. we’re in this together gang ❤️

    • @yuanbananaspleitz4784
      @yuanbananaspleitz4784 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      thanks b. always rootin for you and the work you do.

    • @tdw1127
      @tdw1127 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m addicted to that pussy thang.

    • @OldWizard.
      @OldWizard. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I need methadone, do you have the methadone

    • @NardoCantCook
      @NardoCantCook 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Proud to say I’m over 2 years clean, keep doin what you do brandon

    • @4d3c2b1a
      @4d3c2b1a 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      im addicted to blasting anuses

  • @TommyGMcGee
    @TommyGMcGee 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1694

    I find Brandon insightful and eloquent. It was an honor working on this piece with him.

    • @OldWizard.
      @OldWizard. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

      I'm a scammer because of Tommy Gee

    • @NardoCantCook
      @NardoCantCook 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

      Tommy you inspired me to cook crack in chiraq

    • @OldWizard.
      @OldWizard. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Just made 420,000 rubles doing this one easy trick, find out on the next episode

    • @OldWizard.
      @OldWizard. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      The FBI is listening to us 😳

    • @Prodbysomari
      @Prodbysomari 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      Some wizard just stole 420,000 rubles from me please help me tommygee

  • @tayzonday
    @tayzonday 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1088

    Thank you for doing this 🙏

    • @CityRaisedCountrySoul
      @CityRaisedCountrySoul 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

      Wow graced by the Legend Tay!

    • @CanaanGage
      @CanaanGage 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      The legend

    • @unevencompromise
      @unevencompromise 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Aye tay

    • @sickfitz4256
      @sickfitz4256 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      You’re a legend dude

    • @mainlinemitch
      @mainlinemitch 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      use to pop the pain killers tryna stop the pain/
      nowadays it's not the same, its China white n not the chocolate rain

  • @rainierdizon7328
    @rainierdizon7328 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +257

    Nick got me into a program in 2021. Awesome guy who genuinely cares. I owe him the world fr

    • @plantdaddy7738
      @plantdaddy7738 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Anyone in maryland looking to get sober. Annapolis is a great place to start/live. So many recovery houses and meetings. I went to hope House and got sober and away from bmore. Dont miss scramble, trashcans or fent
      love bmore but its not a home anymore

    • @druj5424
      @druj5424 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      he got me into a program too. took me out the road to get me out of baltimore. genuine guy

    • @EmilyChuu
      @EmilyChuu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@plantdaddy7738 I am proud of you big bro

  • @PickedFirst4Kickball
    @PickedFirst4Kickball 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +269

    Nick's "underwater" analogy was brilliant and insightful. Punctuating it by calling it "oppression of the soul" was poetic.

    • @Grinderflow
      @Grinderflow 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello you want Drug$ ?
      Original stuff

    • @RodgerBottoms
      @RodgerBottoms 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      i came to the comments to see if anyone else noticed how he just def jam poetryed brandon

    • @jasonSC01
      @jasonSC01 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      It was absolutely BEAUTIFULLY AMAZING & Totally SAD at the same time. Just unreal how real

    • @juice6199
      @juice6199 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This is the comment I was looking for

    • @SmilingIguana-ij9ql
      @SmilingIguana-ij9ql 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That was the longest non analogy I’ve ever heard 😂😂😂 but it was kinda weirdly poetic

  • @jinjowatts
    @jinjowatts 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +266

    Guys like Nick are hard to come by. Good on him for trying to make a difference for such a long time without getting crushed by what must feel like a losing battle at times.

    • @dont-touch-mepg1392
      @dont-touch-mepg1392 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm an ex heroin addict from Baltimore. I got out before fentanyl hit. Couldn't imagine how bad it is now. Lost tons of friends. Prolly 12 or more. But yet Baltimore keep voting the same. Fucking rediculous. Been blue over 60 years. Lol at least try independent. Look at what the Dems have done to the place and last 3 mayors been locked up!

  • @whodis5444
    @whodis5444 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    Bro that Nick guy has one hell of a spirit. It's rare to see someone so devoted helping others like that.

    • @coreycasciano3255
      @coreycasciano3255 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Sad but tru, great to see this man helping out, good dude

  • @dementeddemyzer5102
    @dementeddemyzer5102 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Addiction is like walking into a large cave without a light.
    Things get dark very quickly & you never know if you're about to walk off "the cliff" or not. By the time you've realized you've gone too far... you either have to fight & crawl your way back out or give up & just learn to survive in that darkness.

    • @davidfaustino4476
      @davidfaustino4476 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sure. Except they can see the exit behind them.. but they'd have to walk uphill to get out. These people choose the easy route.

    • @DestroyedEgo
      @DestroyedEgo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      its not that simple for a lot of people@@davidfaustino4476

    • @opaljk4835
      @opaljk4835 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@davidfaustino4476 uphill in a cave? But I thought in the analogy they’ve walked too far in to see the exit. I think you ruined the analogy

    • @juliusp6297
      @juliusp6297 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@davidfaustino4476aye real shit no matter how you feel about addicted and drug users you don’t know those people. They human just like the rest of us and apparently just like you

    • @vegon.begone
      @vegon.begone 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What about that is easy? You have it easy. You're privileged enough not to suffer, but you have the audacity to say they choose the easy way out. I bet no one in your life wants to be near you, especially with how dumb and crazy you are 😂​@davidfaustino4476

  • @brap_brap_
    @brap_brap_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    the analogy the dude used about swimming underwater for the gold was really something else

    • @remingtongagnard4442
      @remingtongagnard4442 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Such an obviously smart and caring dude, just going on patrols trying to save people. Human gem

    • @Jayden-lu7od
      @Jayden-lu7od 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really though! I was looking for this comment before I posted it myself

    • @MaximumPasta
      @MaximumPasta 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Forreal, it was well said.

    • @dont-touch-mepg1392
      @dont-touch-mepg1392 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm an ex heroin addict from Baltimore. I got out before fentanyl hit. Couldn't imagine how bad it is now. Lost tons of friends. Prolly 12 or more. But yet Baltimore keep voting the same. Fucking rediculous. Been blue over 60 years. Lol at least try independent. Look at what the Dems have done to the place and last 3 mayors been locked up!

  • @kianyt5804
    @kianyt5804 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +87

    I just wanna highlight how at 9:30 neither brandon nor the cameraman even thought for a single second about putting that person offscreen on camera. So respectful of their privacy in a dark moment of their lives when so many youtubers, and even more "professional" news or documentatary crews would've immediately had the instinct to "use the junkie for content".

    • @shrug_shrugsly
      @shrug_shrugsly 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      FANTASTIC point and very important. Truly indicative of their genuine intent to help while eschewing that exploitation angle

  • @Victory63219
    @Victory63219 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I have struggled with mental illness and my mental health since I was a kid. Before I even knew what those terms were. After years of depression, anxiety, and even an attempt to take my life, I never thought I would be able to live without psych medications like opioids. I clung to them because it was the only thing that made my mind quiet, but it also made me a zombie. Microdosing has given me control of my mental health for the first time, and they essentially gave me my life back.

    • @annemoore4461
      @annemoore4461 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve been researching on psychedelics and it’s benefits to individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and from my findings, they really work and I’ve been eager to get some for a while but its been difficult to get my hands on them.

    • @ohmakure4716
      @ohmakure4716 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Trips I've been having really helped me a lot. I’m now able to meditate and I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

    • @ellaaysun6181
      @ellaaysun6181 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was having this constant, unbearable anxiety due to work stress. Not until I came across a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly

    • @ellaaysun6181
      @ellaaysun6181 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      His name is *DR Adolf Petter*

    • @ryancihet555
      @ryancihet555 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ohmakure4716
      I feel the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be a part of this community.

  • @jaesclips5944
    @jaesclips5944 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    As a recovered opiod addict i really appreciate you making this video. As well as how respectful you are about it all. Thanks brandon.

    • @kartgal
      @kartgal 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Keep it up man 🥊

  • @callmetyco1879
    @callmetyco1879 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +271

    Brandon I am so happy you decided to continue your TH-cam career. You are THE most unique creator on here and I always find myself invested in your videos. Much love

    • @sebastiansreaction
      @sebastiansreaction 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I second this! Much love Brandon! Cold ass riding boi!

    • @budget.88
      @budget.88 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Never forget thë USS Liberty and the men who died on that day

    • @THIRTEENTH13TH
      @THIRTEENTH13TH 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      when was he not going to continue it?

    • @gsamsa
      @gsamsa 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nothing new or unique about white savior complex.

    • @carpathianhermit7228
      @carpathianhermit7228 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unique ? Not at all. Great Donny ? Absolutely

  • @isdylanchillin4310
    @isdylanchillin4310 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +395

    Brandon is the only youtuber i feel like really puts himself out there for who he is, and not an idealistic facade. Thanks for keeping it real.

    • @gregorygallagher9042
      @gregorygallagher9042 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      arab >> brendan

    • @bigben42
      @bigben42 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The only one? Wow

    • @isdylanchillin4310
      @isdylanchillin4310 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bigben42 I mean specifically in this genre, and with his number of followers.

    • @Don_Dewitt
      @Don_Dewitt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      It's authentic, unbiased, entertaining, respectful and well paced

    • @thepowerofmyth
      @thepowerofmyth 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nah sneako is a top G and very smart. He's the best and àn alpha. One day I'll be like Tate and sneako 😉

  • @miles2237
    @miles2237 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Mad respect for you Brandon. Not being a bystander and trying to get more people informed and potentially help someone in dire need. You're doing your brother proud man, without a doubt.

  • @Ninetailedfox5
    @Ninetailedfox5 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    As a recovery support specialist who works in treatment and someone with over half a decade clean I pray and hope all these people can find their way to the light of sobriety.

  • @HeteroSkeletal
    @HeteroSkeletal 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    My mom taught me how to cop in Kensington, we used together. She revived me once and two weeks later I failed in reviving her and she died in my arms. October 2016.. haven’t used heroin since.

    • @stefanmitchell2078
      @stefanmitchell2078 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Sorry you went through that lad you honour her memory through getting clean

    • @stinkystink9830
      @stinkystink9830 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      man that's dark

    • @perc3136
      @perc3136 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As in the narcan didnt work or you were to high to notice she was oding ?

    • @yungalch8987
      @yungalch8987 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That’s fucked, good on you for getting clean though

    • @HeteroSkeletal
      @HeteroSkeletal 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@perc3136 she was in another room and within a few minutes her heart had already stopped shortly after I found her. Beyond narcan at that point.. though I still tried.. only takes 4 mins without oxygen for brain death.

  • @badmomba
    @badmomba 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +109

    Brandon. I lost a brother to fentanyl in 2018. Thank you for making this video, so many of us are survivors of this who lost family, friends, and community members we loved, as are you. Love and peace.

    • @Schinzo__
      @Schinzo__ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Maybe he shouldn’t have done drugs

    • @badmomba
      @badmomba 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      @@Schinzo__ what reaction are you wanting with a comment like this? Pretty messed up honestly. God bless you.

    • @tomjosh315
      @tomjosh315 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Schinzo__ why tf would you comment shit like this

    • @thedayzgod
      @thedayzgod 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      bless you

    • @FlyAgaric525
      @FlyAgaric525 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@badmombai can't say I sympathize with you. Unlike your brother and others like him, only those who know how to use drugs will survive. Most of these stupid fucks don't even realize that LD50 for Fentanyl is 3 mg. I think you should start a campaign for legalizing drugs, it would definitely help with overdoses; but drug education is much more critical.

  • @addiemarieruhome
    @addiemarieruhome 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Speaking as somebody from Baltimore that not too long ago was holed up in the motel six on North Avenue, strung out and selling myself, completely spiritually bankrupt. Thank you for doing this. Dipping in and out the alleys and bandos and shit can be real traumatic. I’m clean today thankfully, but man drug addiction fucking rocked my world.

    • @galivnik6491
      @galivnik6491 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stay strong Sister, love you, you got this ❤

    • @logosfocus
      @logosfocus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      stay strong sister

  • @michaeltaylor1985
    @michaeltaylor1985 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    Dude... you are going to EXPLODE with this content. You are really coming to fruition as an incredible social journalist Brandon! 1 Million within the year for sure.

  • @ceejuschrist
    @ceejuschrist 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I live about 25 minutes away from downtown Baltimore, nothing in this video is sugarcoated or hyperbolized. This IS the reality of the opioid crisis in Baltimore

  • @donniebeard8862
    @donniebeard8862 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +84

    Nick seems real passionate about helping the people stuck in the vicious cycle of addiction. It’s honestly great to see people still caring for the people who forgot to care for themselves.

  • @lucasmcclain3088
    @lucasmcclain3088 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I am a former fentanyl addict and I used to spend time in those very places shown on camera in this video… it is absolutely surreal seeing how I used to not care about being in that environment and how bad it looks to me now. Please get help if you are an addict. You literally won’t regret it for a second and you will live a much much happier life. God bless everyone and please please be safe and get help. ❤️

  • @Ziau_
    @Ziau_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Dude, Nick is so eloquent. I write as a hobby and his charisma is inspirational.

  • @manuel1008ee
    @manuel1008ee 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    Awesome job bringing this to more light man. Even when Jesus walked he wasn't hanging around the rich and high class, he was in the slums helping the people and listening to their story. God bless you for this work Brandon.

  • @callmekirkland8
    @callmekirkland8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    Rest in peace to all those we lost too soon.

    • @bugboxing229
      @bugboxing229 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are all in hell Niga

    • @budget.88
      @budget.88 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Never forget thë USS Liberty and the men who died on that day

    • @callmekirkland8
      @callmekirkland8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @budget.88 not funny.

    • @MichaelWilliams85
      @MichaelWilliams85 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Population control

    • @drownthepoor
      @drownthepoor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@callmekirkland8 He's not saying it to be funny. He's trying to get you to look into it because it's never talked about. It's a hidden aspect of how the USA has fallen so hard and so fast. It's like invasion of the body-snatchers.
      Our country is being ruled by people who are glad to see us perish.

  • @BrandonBuckingham
    @BrandonBuckingham  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This video wqs filmed my Matt Hoffacker instagram.com/acticinematics?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== and Moustafa Daher: instagram.com/moustafadaher?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  • @mattdavison284
    @mattdavison284 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Having lived the life of an addict this hits home that much more.. RIP all my ppl and everyone out there still ripping and running..

    • @mafiagang20
      @mafiagang20 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Man fr

  • @calvinscheiner770
    @calvinscheiner770 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +79

    As an addict who is 4 years sober i can really appreciate all that guy does, great video

    • @budget.88
      @budget.88 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Never forget thë USS Liberty and the men who died on that day

    • @ExistentialNathan
      @ExistentialNathan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      fucking congrats man!

    • @psychomike2235
      @psychomike2235 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      congrats brother you should be super proud of yourself every single day. keep up the good work fam, wishing you the best

    • @niceirishlad9466
      @niceirishlad9466 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm 6 years clean from heroin, what you get sober from if you don't mind me asking?

    • @calvinscheiner770
      @calvinscheiner770 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@niceirishlad9466 I also got clean from heroin and meth.

  • @C01dEyes
    @C01dEyes 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    I moved out of Baltimore recently after living in Pigtown for 5 years. The amount of people I would see doing the "corner zombie lean" when I first moved there was insane. It was already bad but things got way out of hand due to the pandemic. I would ride my bike through the city on the regs and I got to see the rapid decline with my own eyes. It's a city of sorrows and it's spreading through all the neighborhoods. Thank you for bring more attention to the pain within the city I once calles home.

    • @budget.88
      @budget.88 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Never forget thë USS Liberty and the men who died on that day

    • @mac11daddy6
      @mac11daddy6 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nah son Bmore is a cancer and there’s no cure for it. It’s F’d up but that’s the reality. I won’t even give a mf a cigarette because they ain’t do nothing for it except beg their whole life. Any bum pulls a weapon on me they’re done I don’t play I grew up in this State and I’m done with it. It’s only Bmore that pisses me off

    • @Priest92
      @Priest92 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      How safe is it to cycle through baltimore lol

    • @galivnik6491
      @galivnik6491 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@Priest92safer than walking ig lol you dont step on needles

    • @drewdrewson1384
      @drewdrewson1384 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Bro Baltimore has been a dump since the 80s.

  • @chickenmanmackenzie3525
    @chickenmanmackenzie3525 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Nick is out here doing the work of a saint, it's so defeating to be in the circles trying and trying to help people and the help is always needed cause the dope will never stop coming. Truly Sisyphean and admirable, a strong spirit

    •  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You have a nafo pfp. Boomer racist

    • @chickenmanmackenzie3525
      @chickenmanmackenzie3525 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You caught me

  • @mattdavison284
    @mattdavison284 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You a real one Nick. I appreciate Brandon for touching on this topic. Blessed to be here today, addiction is hell on earth

  • @LiamLovesMetal
    @LiamLovesMetal 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Supposedly back in the day needle exchanges would give you a new needle for every used needle you brought in that they would properly dispose of. I genuinely think this approach shouldn’t have been abandoned

    • @spimbles
      @spimbles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yeah i mean thats a no-brainer. the human race has just gotten collectively lazy

  • @deez69
    @deez69 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    Thank you for spreading the message of opioid addiction, its really a terrible epidemic that is destroying communities.
    Great video as always Brandon

    • @budget.88
      @budget.88 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Never forget thë USS Liberty and the men who died on that day

    • @geek593
      @geek593 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@budget.88 And never forget who the Sacklers are.

  • @DailyPragmatism
    @DailyPragmatism 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This dude nick - we need more people like you. Thanks for what you do man.

  • @theofficalkurtangleaccount4276
    @theofficalkurtangleaccount4276 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Brandon is one of the most underrated and greatest TH-camrs still going, I love how he’s capable of making both fun and insightful content. This video was genuinely really educational yet entertaining and inspired me to research further.

  • @aaronshults9490
    @aaronshults9490 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    I was addicted to pain pills in 2006 from an accident at 18, turned into 7 yrs of hell, buried 17 ppl, found my best friends dad who committed suicide and a yr later my best friend OD and died. So I went on a rampage, 2013 went to a rehab in Detroit, a yr program completed came out with my chest puffed up. Long story short got into a relationship with this girl, who introduced me to heroin, that's a whole long story in itself, from homelessness, rehabs, jail, overdoses, I've seen it all and Jesus was the only one who pulled me outta that life, the demons and darkness that comes with that ain't nothing to play with, i wrecked everything and everyone around me, and Christ changed it. I'm 4 years clean, 2 yrs into God removed all the dreams, thoughts, all those fucked up thoughts, to where now I just wanna do the opposite and help those in this trap, you can never loose hope, if you want it bad enough you just gotta pull yourself up. Thanks Brandon for shedding light on what goes unseen

    • @bimapringgo
      @bimapringgo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      how did you get addicted?

    • @sweetkoorn
      @sweetkoorn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Im proud of you dude, stay strong stay safe and have a great day

    • @auntyglocky
      @auntyglocky 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@bimapringgohe got addicted by pain pills lol did u not read? Not tryna be an ass but it can literally just be one time and dat warm feeling u love, ur gonna do everything ur gonna want to chase it. Glad bro above got clean, im currently tryna recover from fent

    • @auntyglocky
      @auntyglocky 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Proud of you bro and im happy you found yo way to recovery ❤️

    • @anon2427
      @anon2427 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      God bless you Aaron thank you for spreading a positive message. I’m proud of you for pulling it back together, I’m still struggling myself

  • @juicetone9024
    @juicetone9024 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Found Brandon through Ice and started watching his previous work. I feel like saying that he does a underrated job producing some quality and comedic content. He also seems to carry great empathy and has respectable morals. Was an easy subscription.

  • @lloydfrazier3682
    @lloydfrazier3682 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im a recovering addict myself. And that dude is doin the Lords work. Helpin those ppl like that... i was lucky enough to see the light

  • @anniehope8651
    @anniehope8651 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love how this guy at 8:00 just states that he came out there because he's an addict and thought it would be easier out there. At least he's honest. Most of these people who are being interviewed (esp. in Phoenix) all have their story of how they ended up there, but you can always tell it's not true, or not the whole truth. They came because they are addicted and thought it would be easier out there.
    Seeing an honest addict is rare because lying is a symptom of addiction. There's hope for you Mike Nagel (Dutch ancestors?) You have what most addicts lack: the ability to honestly evaluate your situation. That is the first and most important step towards recovery. I wish you the best.

  • @Don_Dewitt
    @Don_Dewitt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Superb stuff Brandon! You have so many assets that make you a great documentary maker and interviewer.
    Between the respectful but incisive question, interesting topics for videos, allowing interviewees to speak freely and candidly and not ever seeming above the people and cultures you interact with.
    Bravo, looking forward to future uploads 💪

  • @Jaydoff
    @Jaydoff 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I love the way your content has evolved over time. Using your on the ground approach to shine a light on real societal issues isn't something you see very much on TH-cam or anywhere in the media for that matter. Keep it up!

  • @ElMarko6994
    @ElMarko6994 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I’m glad to say in august I’ll be 3 years clean off of opioids after 10 plus years of addiction and the only thing I regret is not doing it sooner, best decision I ever made and I never want to go back to that life. Anybody out there struggling it’s not too late I got my second chance at life at 26, you can do it it’s not as hard as your mind is telling you, it hurts physically but it’s a mental thing too you just gotta persevere and know that life can be better than where you are now, I’ve been there living in my car hungry cus I spent all my money on drugs, that’s no way to live

    • @ElMarko6994
      @ElMarko6994 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      But another great video by ole buckethead, love to see it

    • @DocBree13
      @DocBree13 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

  • @v3listube
    @v3listube 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Nick is a legend. Keep doing what you're doing, much respect.

  • @prestonhartman5461
    @prestonhartman5461 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    God bless the people trying to help these folks. I pray to God things get better in Baltimore

  • @weasle1177
    @weasle1177 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Another awesome job, Brandon. Learned about Tommy G through your older content and continued to be a fan of his work as well. Thank you for putting so much love into your work!

  • @nicgroves6116
    @nicgroves6116 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    For such a somber topic, you really put a beautiful and hopeful message in there as well. You’re doing great work.

  • @BakersfieldBhakti
    @BakersfieldBhakti 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nick, you were the inspiration I needed today. My whole family recently moved to Wyoming to escape a rough part of California. You reminded me why staying was the right choice. This is my home. With mixed ancestry I have no homeland but here. My great grandfathers built the homes in this neighborhood, my grandfather installed the powerlines and my parents were married at the local park. This is my home and these are my people and I refuse to give up on them no matter how broken they may seem. Its hard. Its REAL hard maintaining the resolve to keep getting out there and talking to people on the streets when so many people are complete dirtbags but you remind me to stay strong. This is the type of person Jesus AND Krishna wanted us to be. This is true love and devotion. The kind of Bhakti I aspire to have.

  • @Volgrus
    @Volgrus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for covering this. I've had many friends pass away from addiction, in general. So it means a lot spreading the message of positivity and getting help.

  • @jetorixjones
    @jetorixjones 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Brandon, you are a hero man. What you do is more important than you’ll ever know. Keep it going brother, much love.

    • @drownthepoor
      @drownthepoor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't think hero is the right way to describe it, and maybe he would agree.
      At the end of the day he's trying to generate views and subs for TH-cam, and his career.
      There's nothing wrong with that at all, and I say don't ever hate a man for making a dollar.
      But, to call it heroic I think is greatly misplaced.
      It's rough that we live in a society where simply going to a bad place and talking to people down on their luck at your own benefit is called heroic.
      Those firefighters that died trying to stop a fire from spreading, that's far more heroic.
      They're paid to do that as well.
      But if you want to find a hero look at the people volunteering time in churches & outreaches.
      Even the dude with the non-profit/go-fund-me, he MIGHT be heroic. Often-times those people are actually just benefiting off an industry. I live in Maryland, and my taxes are being used to give free things to people who don't work and are addicted. So I have no choice in that, but we've done that for years, and we're just getting more people on the streets addicted.

    • @EE-uj6tw
      @EE-uj6tw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@drownthepoorSo true.
      3 firefighters lost their lives putting out an absolute dump for the sake of the neighbourhood.

    • @drownthepoor
      @drownthepoor 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EE-uj6tw I'm not sure if you're joking or not, but the job doesn't come with choices in which fires to put out.
      If there is a fire burning they put it out regardless of where it's happening.

  • @PapaLu08
    @PapaLu08 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Bro that Nick dude is an Angel, thats the only thing that describes people like him. Thanks for this video Brandon you and Tommy G and Nick did a hell of a job showing people whats happening out here.

  • @Dredguno
    @Dredguno 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is real journalism. Amazing work as always.

  • @grimmtate2004
    @grimmtate2004 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Powerful work bro. We appreciate you 💪💕

  • @shyzonzi8034
    @shyzonzi8034 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you for making this, Brandon. Longtime fan and used to use H all the time. Been about 7 years since. You're doing really informative, real, and entertaining videos. Thank you and hope you're doing well.

  • @friendsofthedead2742
    @friendsofthedead2742 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can tell Nick just has the most absolute biggest heart. Wishing blessings for you bro, keep helping those around you!

  • @nalu_vhs
    @nalu_vhs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This was one of the most important videos to be made at this moment in time, thank you Brandon.

  • @kevorkantabian5631
    @kevorkantabian5631 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I wanna say, I really appreciate the direction your channel is going. I like the funny and insane antics here and there, yet this sort of content is phenomenal.
    Please keep it up Brandon. Youre doing good work

  • @majrovits4902
    @majrovits4902 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You're doing great work with all your content man. Its very clearly getting better and better and it's really awesome to see you succeeding at your calling in this life.

  • @beanster8501
    @beanster8501 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That bird chirping at 10:30 made me imagine how that was once a clean street with kids playing, now it looks like a scene from the walking dead *literally*

  • @CruddiestOFBuddies
    @CruddiestOFBuddies 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    R Long representin! FR tho, coming up in Baltimore and going thru it - a lot of people here can't even imagine a life outside the avenue. Before the Peanut king got this thing started, it was the corner bar that used to be in every neighborhood. People's minds can be real small in Baltimore, you can do it all on the block - or at least that's the way we came up. I have been sober and a functioning member of society and it still gets me sometimes. It starts with how we raise our kids and education.

  • @t4ngo_kilo
    @t4ngo_kilo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This was great Brandon. Excellent job helping spread awareness!

  • @curtis7706
    @curtis7706 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for speaking for the voiceless, Brandon, Tommy, and Nick.

  • @dustindearing1722
    @dustindearing1722 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love seeing you guys do videos together, always gunna support the real ones like Brandon and Tommy G y’all keep it up!

  • @johnwright689
    @johnwright689 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    LORD touch these people and bless the guys that went out to the streets. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @methpsychosisstories8087
    @methpsychosisstories8087 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love the vibe in this video bro, I'm coming up on a year clean and seeing the work bro is out there putting in day in and day out made me get goosebumps, got nothing but love for stuff like this, donated as much as I could to the go fund me,.. motivation bro motivation.... We do recover 💪💪

  • @businesscatlimbo
    @businesscatlimbo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    How do you not have millions of subscribers already? Seriously. You make some of the best content on this hellsite.

  • @cscjb
    @cscjb 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love that you've been diversifying yourself with these kind of videos Brandon, will always love the new content you produce. Thank you for constantly pushing forward no matter what your circumstances are.

  • @FryderykGabriel
    @FryderykGabriel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It warms my heart. I remember degenerates and bullies from secondary school, and im glad that there is some justice in the world and they end up as they were suppose to, while those who were smart kids got education, career and are doing well today

  • @justing6594
    @justing6594 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    And 90 percent of this shit started with pharmaceutical company's and doctors!

  • @rottenbowlof3933
    @rottenbowlof3933 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hey man thanks for this. I’m by no means a kid. I’ve got kids almost as old as Brandon. Yet it took Nick’s “Nirvana” speech to make me really start thinking. I’m fairly successful in life too. Yet I dabble with my vices. My son is my Nirvana. My whole family really but my 7yo son needs me the most!!!

  • @bigdaddyafterlifeqc9004
    @bigdaddyafterlifeqc9004 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember my day being homeless walked into a shelter a junkie came yelling for water and needles... had me bugging when the social worker gave it to him I was shocked and this was in Calgary alberta canada

  • @FloppyOnion
    @FloppyOnion 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Keep up the good work, Brandon. I'm proud of you.

  • @AdrenolinFlux
    @AdrenolinFlux 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    My father left Philly (which is already fvcked) for the drugs in Baltimore because that city attracts lost souls for some reason. I see him every few years or so but it’s always a toss up as to whether or not he’s alive. He gives me the “I’m so sorry for xyz” spiel still circumventing accountability but i told him “i don’t hold nothing against you” no sense in groveling to your estranged son. Baltimore is a hell state and my dad’s a dead man walking as long as he frequents those abandoned buildings.

  • @donwoodward6234
    @donwoodward6234 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brandon you are an amazing human being! Your one hell of a REAL journalist! Keep it up we are watching and sharing.

  • @BoxheadHakx
    @BoxheadHakx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love you dude. That core love you share with/have for other people really shines through in this video. If you're watching this as a first time viewer, and are worried about "is this man authentic in what he says/mean" please go back and watch all he's overcome himself. One cold ass rider.

  • @dennisbadeyan6854
    @dennisbadeyan6854 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Never expected this collab. Even before watching it I can tell this will be great. Thanks for making this video, not enough people are talking about the opioid epidemic!

    • @Slopping
      @Slopping 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      theyve got multiple videos together

    • @spimbles
      @spimbles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      what, Brandon and Tommy? they collab constantly lol

    • @slycarlo8747
      @slycarlo8747 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@spimblestbf they collabed before either of them really had any success here

  • @Zachamundo
    @Zachamundo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    10/10 video. Brandon always coming with the real shit. Dude has a heart of gold. Keep it up.

  • @vcnoxyt
    @vcnoxyt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watched Tommy G's vid, which was impactful, but the fact you unblurred so much it made it much more impactful. Nick is doing some tough work in those streets, good move involving him and thank you for sharing this!

  • @gbtrac
    @gbtrac 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for shedding light on this Brandon

  • @brettrossi034
    @brettrossi034 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I wanted to say to you Brandon that i found your channel after hearing you on Mutahar, Nux and Oompa's podcast and i gotta say you are doing a lot of stuff here not many people would even want to do. Not the mainstream media even wants to do some of the you're doing shining a light on the crises plaguing this country

  • @Cautious_Off956
    @Cautious_Off956 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    What andrew Callaghan couldve been. Absolutely amazing content 👌 👏

    • @sirisrex7542
      @sirisrex7542 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hell be back

    • @spimbles
      @spimbles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@sirisrex7542 lmfao nah

    • @BuzzingGoober
      @BuzzingGoober 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@sirisrex7542 he was shit with or without the 'rape allegation'. He was an establishment tool who sold his soul.

    • @swagistan69420
      @swagistan69420 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Naw he doesn't get into the nitty gritty like Brandon does. He just goes to music festivals, rallies, and parties

  • @ponderingpuffin
    @ponderingpuffin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're a legend @BrandonBuckingham world needs more people who go out and shine light on stuff like this in a real way.

  • @slayyster
    @slayyster 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was homeless in west baltimore for a year in 2015. Been clean since 2016 and have never looked back. Thankful i got out when i did ❤❤

  • @mainlinemitch
    @mainlinemitch 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    God bless Nick, you're a real one

  • @iKeganScott
    @iKeganScott 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I appreciate you for covering this scene Brandon! I got my sister to watch your videos and she was a big fan of you. We actually always watch your videos together and shit. Although she actually just overdosed on a laced perc and died in February at 26 years old.

    • @PPSH-Riley
      @PPSH-Riley 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sorry to hear that brother. Hope you're taking care of yourself.

    • @stinkystink9830
      @stinkystink9830 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ah man

    • @Djangorechained12
      @Djangorechained12 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sorry man, my condolences.

  • @renclave
    @renclave 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    11:45 "They're addicts..." Vape in one hand, cell in the other.

  • @jadeb44
    @jadeb44 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    brandon & friends out here doin the lord’s work. this is a topic we never need to stop talking about it. it’s getting worse by the minute. too many people, young & old, are dying.

  • @drenchedinsyrupp6059
    @drenchedinsyrupp6059 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Brandon is one of the few TH-camrs that I feel isn’t a soulless cyborg churning out garbage. Big ups for giving these people a voice

  • @WowAndle
    @WowAndle 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Commenting and liking cause I know TH-cam is gonna suppress this one

    • @OldWizard.
      @OldWizard. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Suppress my

  • @vneem3758
    @vneem3758 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are a beautiful reporter. I have followed you for years and to see you grow is truly beautiful. I hope you achieve much much more as you deserve it.

  • @bullshizzah
    @bullshizzah 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a powerful, important video. It is awesome to see you switch gears from goofy or trivial (not all of them obviously) topics to cover a serious issue with understanding and passion.

  • @goodvibestv5888
    @goodvibestv5888 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    We send billions to Ukraine.. while our very own streets and people need the help. Sad.

  • @SpectreXS
    @SpectreXS 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is real, true journalism! Actual quality content worth watching. Keep up the amazing work, and stay safe out there!
    God have mercy.

  • @TheLPCGAMING
    @TheLPCGAMING 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I respect the topics you display and what Nick does is gods work. I lost my Uncle to an overdose in an area that doesn't provide services but unfortunately he was one who didn't want to be saved.

  • @unnaturallive
    @unnaturallive 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the conversation you had with that couple around 14:00 was so insightful. really hope that girl gets the help she needs, because she seems like a very bright soul

  • @kesdunu937
    @kesdunu937 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Everyone wants the gvernment to fix a problem that is all about spiritual malaise. You have to hold people accountable for their actions. We haven't been doing that and look at the result. "Harm Reduction" so you can continue harming yourself is laughable.

  • @ccmikey-qk7ff
    @ccmikey-qk7ff 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    super happy for you seeing the growth in your channel is inspiring asf. CONGRATS MAN that hard work payin off

  • @ipoopmuffins
    @ipoopmuffins 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    props to you for bringing attention and props to Nick for reaching out to people, if he saves just one life he's done a fantastic job.

  • @Taskotjoe
    @Taskotjoe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shoutout Nick you are a real one brother!
    Giving people the options to better there life that easy / quick / efficient will make a massive difference and Brandon you are a king for bringing this to the public eye as always!
    Big love for you and this channel man, This channel helped me a lot to personally get over a 3 year meth addiction ❤💜❤

  • @TS-bi4vj
    @TS-bi4vj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You and Tommy never miss and I’m glad that instead of fighting over space you colab and grow together.