Homeless man talks openly about being addicted to heroin. We have an opioid crisis in America.

This one hits close to home for me. I was Keith’s age when I was homeless in Hollywood and I was addicted to drugs with no end in sight. Keith is open about being addicted to heroin. When the market crashed Keith lost his job in the housing industry. He was addicted to painkillers and started to use heroin because it was cheaper. Before you judge Keith you should know drugs like heroin and crack cocaine will completely take your life away. Alcohol can too, but drug addiction is much worse. Keith talks very candid about the grip of heroin on a life. It takes your life away. Keith may sound like he enjoys street life, but really listen to what he is saying. He is not happy and wants to get out. Listen to his first wish. He just does not know how to stop heroin. For interviews from homeless people: Los Angeles Homeless Man Shares the Harsh Reality of Skid Row Homeless Heroin Addict Shares the Truth on Opioid Epidemic and Drug Addiction Homeless at 9. Abused at 11. Is this Venice Beach Man’s homelessness by choice? #homeless #losangeles #addiction ================================== Subscribe here: Invisible People’s website: Support Invisible People: On Patreon: Invisible People’s Social Media: Mark Horvath’s Twitter: About Invisible People There is a direct correlation between what the general public perceives about homelessness and how it affects policy change. Most people blame homelessness on the person experiencing it instead of the increasing shortage of affordable housing, lack of employment, childhood trauma, lack of a living wage, or the countless reasons that put a person at risk. This lack of understanding creates a dangerous cycle of misperception that leads to the inability to effectively address the root causes of homelessness. We imagine a world where everyone has a place to call home. Each day, we work to fight homelessness by giving it a face while educating individuals about the systemic issues that contribute to its existence. Through storytelling, education, news, and activism, we are changing the narrative on homelessness. This isn’t just talk. Each year, our groundbreaking educational content reaches more than a billion people across the globe. Our real and unfiltered stories of homelessness shatter stereotypes, demand attention and deliver a call-to-action that is being answered by governments, major brands, nonprofit organizations, and everyday citizens just like you. However, there is more work to be done on the road ahead. Homelessness is undoubtedly one of our biggest societal issues today and will only continue to grow if we don’t take action now. Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since our launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change and thoughtful dialogue around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom.