Budd from Philly Streets, 2 Years Later

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Use code channel5 at https://incogni.com/channel5 to get an exclusive 60% off. Link to Budd's book https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Beach-Survival-Streets-Philadelphia-ebook/dp/B0FTYHZMZY Also, some images in this documentary were captured by Suzanne Stein, who you can follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/suzanne_stein/?hl=en. She is a really great photographer and I recommend you check out her work. 00:00:00 – Budd Rodney introduces himself 00:04:14 – Impact of Kensington’s cleanup policies 00:08:39 – Health consequences of addiction: kidney failure, frostbite, etc. 00:12:39 – Emotional aftermath and mental health struggles 00:18:48 – Losses within the addiction community 00:21:19 – Life and relapse while working as a CO 00:27:46 – Arrest, legal consequences, hiding addiction while working 00:35:22 – Years-long cycle through rehabs and hospitals 00:39:01 – Reflections on hope, recovery, and the importance of staying connected 00:44:05 – Brittany joins to discuss her journey 00:46:20 – Facing consequences as part of recovery 00:53:14 – Theory about addiction stemming from deep pain 01:06:19 – Life on the streets: Survival stories from Kensington 01:13:22 – Early drug use and Budd’s progression from curiosity to addiction 01:21:12 – Camaraderie among the homeless and addicted 01:24:39 – Systemic failures and possible solutions to addiction 01:28:59 – Drug supply chains and rehab industry incentives 01:35:19 – Final message from Budd: hope for those facing addiction