I can picture Chris getting into public speaking, sharing his struggles/experiences with addiction, as he possesses all the qualities to make a great public speaker. He's insightful, articulate, intelligent, handsome, and wise; so much potential there...I believe in him!!

He's so handsome, intelligent and articulate. If he would get clean, he would be an awesome counselor and model. I wish him the best and hope he gets clean🙏🏽

This man has something, he has THAT special thing. Charismatic, intelligent, goodlooking. Really hope that he gets clean and stays clean, because I see he has a future.

This guy desperately needs to get clean. He has so much potential. Intelligent, attractive and honest. So sad

This is the most complete and coherent explanation of what addiction feels like that I’ve ever heard.

I'd have to say that of all the interviews that you've conducted, this particular gentleman seems to be the most coherent.

I'm pulling for you, Chris. Break that cycle for Michael. Both my husband and I broke the cycle for our children. My husband just celebrated 32 years sober and I have 11.5 years sober. We do recover. Trust God. Clean house. Help others.

This man really humanizes addiction. I lost my 21 year old daughter to overdose 4 years ago and I tried to save her for years. Now I search for meaning in her life as well as her death. I need to understand what she went through and why she couldn't stop. Chris has articulated his experience very well and with authenticity that brings me to tears for him. I pray for some relief for him, a better life and for his son. Your videos are valuable on so many levels. Thank you.

He’s clear-headed enough to be quite self-aware. What a horrible trap to be caught in. 😢

He doesn’t look like the “typical” addict that I see in Kensington... it’s crazy that he’s been using drugs for so long and he still looks relatively healthy. You can tell that he takes decent care of himself (looks-wise) even in the midst of his addiction.

I went to high school with him. As soon as I saw his face and once I heard him talking I knew it was him. Still appears as lucid in this video as he did 15+ years ago. Wish him the best.

The best looking and well presented heroine addict iv ever seen .. god help him

Chris do you even realize what a mentor you would be if you got clean and helped these addicts that need to hear your experience. Your intelligent!! Save yourself to save others, Gods got you on a journey for sure, your worth it!!!

Really wish Chris gets help. He’s intelligent and has a lot going for him.

As a recovering opioid/heroin/benzo addict for almost 20 years, this man is 100% accurate except for one thing, u can train ur brain to forget about it. After ur sober u can fill ur head with not what that drug feels like , but where it will take u..... I have been sober for almost 6 years.

Such a intelligent and articulate man. One of the best interviews like this iv ever seen. I’m also a recovering addict I was also injecting crack and heroin together. Iv been sober 18 month from that. Just struggling kicking the methadone. I’m from the uk and I wish Chris the very best of luck.

This guy is the most clear headed. eloquent addict I've seen,

He's in a recent video posted just a couple months ago on All Time Media KZfaq page, with a gf he met in rehab. He was clean for a bit, but unfortunately just weeks before the video he relapsed. He does look much healthier there, than in this video. Very good looking, and well spoken. Seems to be ready to leave Kensington and be done for good. I pray he finally does. You can tell he's got so much more life to live and so much more to give. ❤

This dude is brilliant. Is answers on so on point. Addiction tackles everyone. Theres no racism in addiction

I've been clean for 9 years, I could help this dude. His story and mine and like identical

So handsome and intelligent, addiction doesn’t discriminate, I hope he gets help to quit he’s capable of so much, he’s smart enough to go far. Btw he doesn’t look like a typical heroin addict, must have good genes

We need to get back to basics and start treating people like people again! 100% correct!

Chris explains addiction so well and is so well-spoken. He gives a great perspective on what it's like dealing with this for the majority of his life. I have so much respect for him and really appreciate him telling his story and sharing his thoughts. If only there was a way to erase the brain's "memory" of what it feels like to do hard drugs, then perhaps the problem could be solved even after detoxing.

This is the most honest and accurate description I've heard, as to what the mental hold over you is like... once you know what it feels like, it's always in the back of your head

If everyone on earth saw this interview the world would be better off. Fantastic interview this guy is very much down to earth and aware despite his addiction

This guy has so much to offer , such insight, he just needs help maintaining his thoughts in gaining sobriety. I believe he will do it eventually.

i hope this guy heals from his addiction and reconnects with his family. He is smart and spiritually deep. He can help others. God bless him.

He is very photogenic, good looking level headed man, he has so much potential, he needs to make a full swing recovery and become a model, or something on that scale.

My brother has been gone a week, he lost his life to his addiction. I stumbled across this channel through a fb page that helps supports families with loved ones who are addicts today. Its definitely an eye opener for me. I never truly understood my brother and his ways but thanks for sharing your story Chris and to the people who making these videos your amazing, your doing a great thing!

'Our society is really gotten narcissistic and I feel we encourage narcissistic behavior....' - very wise and realistic truth, unfortunately.

Chris if you happen to read this, you are amazing and you are in everyone’s heart. Your explanation of how us addicts think is spot on and you explain addiction so perfect. You can beat this, you can do it. Your message speaks volumes. Mel, Thank you for sharing

Is there any update on this guy? He's very articulate well spoken. He really humanizes addiction. He's a talented at telling his story. If he could get clean he would definitely be a great person to talk to youth about addiction.

He seems so lucid. What a loss. I hope he gets free.

I too have a son named Chris. We also are from N.Y., born & raised. My son is 41 years old. To hear this mother's son tell his story, I couldn't help but be touched. There but for the Grace of God go all of us. Chris, you are in my prayers this night.

If I passed this guy on the street and spoke with him I’d never guess he was a drug addiction. He doesn’t seem spaced out and he has clarity. He appears to have good hygiene and look healthy. I noticed this interview was awhile ago. Is there an update?

His three wishes are things that I already have. That got me. I will be more thankful from now on that my life didn't end up like his.

I’m a recovering addict also from Long Island NY who just celebrated 4 years clean April 12th. I relate and feel for this man whole heartedly. He seems like a very intelligent person and i pray he gets the help he needs and makes those 3 wishes a reality in his life. 🙏❤️

Great interview - what a smart, articulate guy! I was a Heroin addict , now my drugs are carbs and sugar - I exhibit the same out of control behavior with food like I did w Heroin...the cycle of addiction never ends.

i got to stop watching these late at night...only brings up heartbreak from the past. stay strong everyone, you are loved. i hope the guy in this video finds peace, he seems so intelligent and like a good soul 🖤

Every single word this guy says is the absolute 100% truth.

He is so self aware it's astounding. I hope that he gets the help that he needs to erase those tapes in his head that force him and many like him, to continue down a path of destruction. He has so much to live for. He is intelligent, articulate and capable and he has a small child who he can use as additional inspiration to break this curse - the paternal addiction that is afflicting his family. He has to be the one to stop this. Children of addicts are 50% more likely to also fall into addiction themselves. Due to the fact that both of this little boy's parents have a history of drug use, that increases his son's chances of falling into his footsteps even more. Chris, if you are reading these comments -- remember that yes, your brain is telling you the wrong thing, it is tempting you and telling you it needs the drug (being the gorilla on your back) - but YOU are in control. YOU have to say enough is enough. You have to get into treatment, dig deep and find out what you are running from, address it and you have to do it daily. You are still young and the possibilities for you are endless. You are worth the effort and so is your son! We're rooting for you!

He is such a goodlooking man...and he is well spoken..Please pull it together. God bless.

"Tomorrow never comes" That's something I know all to well as I battle an alcohol addiction that has taken everything from me.

i like this guy. i had a similar story of my youth. i just never ended up actually hanging out with other drug addicts unless it was to cop. alienated all my friends and family. finally got clean thanks to massive support from my immediate family. wasn't easy but i've been clean over 5 years now. graduated from university for electrical engineering and gainfully employed. i should start hitting up meetings again though, not only for myself but to show newcomers this shit does get better and there is light at the end of the tunnel.

What a very handsome face!! He looks like an actor.. Pray u find the right path soon.

One of the smartest addicts I've seen. Get far away from Kensington get clean and be with your son. Wont be easy but its worth it..great interview 💪

Does anyone know how he’s doing today? I see so much potential in him. His beautiful soul shines through all the pain.

When I was getting sober in florid I saw this guy around at meetings for a good amount of time, hard to watch this knowing exactly what he is going through. I hope he gets well and finds what he’s looking for inside of himself. A lot of people commenting that “he doesn’t look like an addict” addiction has no face, no race, etc. it effects all walks of life. Good luck Chris.

If he could get clean, he make a GREAT mentor. It must be SO frustrating knowing what you went to do in life and where you want to be. But you’re so wrapped in addiction you can’t break free from it. This guy is the same age as me. That’s heartbreaking to watch. He’s very articulate and smart. I wish him the best.

Chris seems like a cool dude, probably be a good support worker, get off the gear man, he made a lot of sense, very bright and articulate guy, god bless Chris

He's right about society becoming narcisistic. This shit aint no Fkin game!

This guy NEEDS to be heard! This is the perfect example of a story and message that these videos are trying to get people to see. I really hope he gets well. Best of luck to him.

He is very intelligent. The way he articulates his words. I pray he gets clean. He knows it’s vicious cycle

This guy has such a good head on his shoulders! I really hope he gets clean because life on the other side is amazing! I got clean in 2016 and life is great now! God bless him, he’s in my prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻

I really like this guy. He's got a humble mannerism, seems to be a kind, enlightened soul. Sending him love and light to overcome this.

He describes addiction so well! I hope he finds the strength to get clean. I found the strength about 4 years ago and I have been going strong ever since. I got my life back and I wont gamble that away a second time. I'm so grateful and that's how I stay clean. These videos really help too. It reminds me of how easy it is to fall back in "the life" and if I ever feel weak I feel strength from watching these so THANK YOU for all you do making these and THANK YOU to the ppl sharing their stories. WE DO RECOVER!! ❤

Chris, get the hell outta there! I’m serious. Run and don’t look back. You can!!! 🙏🏼💜🕊

You can tell he has a old soul. The way he look true addiction is so wise and smart!

Wow, what an interview. Possibly my favourite yet, as he’s such a captivating orator. I really hope his wishes come true!

1 of the BEST interviews with Chris!! I pray for your recovery 🙏 from a fellow addict ❤️

What an eloquent storyteller The pain was palpable in his face with the ‘mirror’ question.

Best interview I have seen you do so far. He talked. Very informative. He is a very good looking man. Hopefully he gets everything he wishes for. He knows it is possible. Chris keep your head up. Stay positive. You got a lot of living left. I'm rooting for you! I'm hoping you get your 3 wishes. Best of luck!

What a beautiful man, inside and out. I pray he breaks free from this addiction for good. Bless you Chris, thank you for sharing your story.

He is so good looking and still look healthy, stop Chris, get help.

He seems like such a wonderful soul who is just lost. You can break the cycle and be a good father to your son. I know you can do it!!!

he's sounds smart and self aware.. sounds completely lucid... handsome too.

One of the best interviews on this channel. He broke it down. I've worked as Detox Technician in a Detox Center, and I've seen it all. This affects the addict, and everybody you love. It destroys life's. I just read his mom's post. It was heartbreaking. Listen to these individuals. Please don't do drugs. Thanks Mal for giving these individuals a voice. This is your purpose in life. God picked you. Thanks for all these raw, and real stories.

Damn he's insightful. I hope he knows his intellectual potential.

Thank you Chris,for shearing i wish that your 3 wishes will materialized very soon,Sending you LOVE COURAGE xxxx

“ it’s like having an alter ego “ I never heard it described like that, but it’s very accurate

Thank you for making these videos. I’m not an addict and don’t know any but your great work allows us to see what’s outside of our own lives, to see the realities. More importantly, giving these young people a voice and allowing them to speak openly, freely, without judgment or preaching may help them more than we realize. Generally speaking, when people know what they’re doing is wrong and how they’re harming themselves, it becomes annoying when others constantly tell them so. But when they actually voice their feelings, their experiences and their lives, many things would/could hit home and hopefully take steps to change their situation. I sincerely hope this articulate and bright young man, and others like him, recover and make changes to improve their lives.

This Guy is just Amazing. So inspiring! I wish him the best and to get better.

What a lovely man! but let’s just give a thought to his poor mother my heart goes out to her addiction does not affect just the user it’s a family disease, hopefully if he ever reaches his rock bottom they can be reconciled and he can be in his child’s life, best interview yet!🙏❤️🇬🇧

He’s amazing . I pray for his ability to crave a life without a drug addiction. Praying for you Chris! I know you you will make it.

This is heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing. Praying for all who may be affected by addiction. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

This was such a great interview. I pray he finds the strength and the self control to make it out the juggle❤️

My heart breaks for you Chris please get sober again you and your son deserve it. You have a lot of years left if you can get sober and stay sober. ♥️♥️♥️

I’ve been watching so many videos on this channel. I can’t get enough. I love how this channel is showing what REALLY goes on in this world👍🏼 Great job guys👏🏻I’m the same age as this guy Chris and, it’s crazy cuz him and I literally have almost the same stories. Down to the father situation. Which obviously addiction runs in genes. My dad was also a addict & left when I was very young, and he recently just tried coming back in my life which is a whole other story. Yea Chris and I have some differences but, wow so similar! Crazy! I’m still trying to figure my life out but, I don’t have much hope. I’ve wasted so many years. And, I know it’s my own fault. I’m in a real deep depression right now. I wish the best for this guy. It’s so hard though. I hope and pray he gets off the streets and stays off. This lifestyle is basically eternal though. I understand where he’s coming from because it truly is a NEVER ending battle☹️Even if your good for a while, u always gotta remember that beast is always manifesting. And, as soon as you feed it that’s it! It’s a wrap! It goes downhill from here. And it can happen THAT quick. U could be clean for 3 years and, it goes down the drain as quick as a snap of a finger. Cmon lets get real here...NO ONE just wakes up one day and, says “oh I’m gonna shoot a needle in my arm today and be a junkie for the rest of my life and loose everything and anything I’ve ever cared cared about while doing it.” Nope! And who the hell enjoys needles? who wants that?? No one! No one wants to be homeless. No one wants to feel this way or go thru this shit. No one deserves that. This is the hardest thing to go through, and when people are quick to judge or ridicule, try walking in my shoes, and let me know how u make out. It’s one of the hardest things u would ever have to do. Everyone lives in their little bubbles with no regard to what goes on. So before ppl judge, educate yourselves! Which is why this channel is great for what they are doing. It’s showing a personal insight into these peoples lives. It gets real and raw which is great because it shows that everyone is human. EVERY addict is someone’s son/daughter/brother/sister/cousin/niece nephew etc! And, when some1 takes a mind altering substance, that shit fucks up the chemicals in ur brain. Exactly like he said...even if u have the physical part under wraps, u still got the mental part. It’s tough. Addiction and mental illness run hand in hand, and I fall victim to both. Our government allows this shit in this country at the end of the day too. Something NEEDS to change. People need to have more compassion. I never wanted this. My life is in shambles. Looking back when I was younger and in my early twenty’s I had my shit together. I had a normal life. Now, I have NOTHING. It sucks. I just wish people understood where we are coming from ya kno? Like I have people that talk to me like such a piece of shit because they have never been in my shoes and think they know everything. It’s humiliating. Do you really think that this guy Chris wants to beg ppl for change outside a store. As you can see, this man is a pretty well educated person. He has his wits and, can hold a conversation. I bet he can be a CEO of a company if he wanted. Think about it, my habit was so high and, somehow I figured out how to get enough $ every day to maintain my habit. For someone to come up with money every day with no job, no income, no help should speak volumes about the capability of an addict. If only us addicts would put that energy/effort into something productive. I bet we could all be very successful ppl. But, instead I am forever in debt to the devil cuz of this shit. I have no home, no money, no bank account, no car, nothing. I am starting fresh again at the age of 32!!! It blows. I don’t even have clothes for the winter and I live up north. So in the end, the devil one and took everything from me. I almost lost my life a few times because of drugs. The devil is always battling for my soul. He’s close to getting it too. Im ready to give up. I lost myself over the years. I don’t even know who I am anymore. I can’t hold a job down cuz I’m all over the place. I don’t know where to start. My adhd is so debilitating for me nevermind everything else. My brain is scattered 24/7. It never stops. Even now, I’m going on and on in a comment on a KZfaq video basically talking to myself for no reason?🤦🏻‍♀️Like no one is prob even gonna read this lol. Anyways, I’m gonna shut up now. Either way, I appreciate what this channel is doing and want to express my gratitude. U guys are awesome 🤘🏻 Please continue to share this material because I am def one of ur fans that will keep watching/subscribing/liking! These videos allow people to get and up close and personal narrative which in turn may help some naive people open their eyes and get a better understand where we r coming from. And, I hope God can show me the way because the light at the end of the tunnel is getting dimmer and dimmer for me day after day. 🙏🏻 Much love to the creators of this channel❤️🥰 (sorry for the novel)🙈

This was such a great interview. I truly hope he can get clean.

very articulated man! I wish he can overcome addiction...he has so much potential!

As a dopehead from Philly I've never heard addiction described so perfectly.

I have never seen an addict that much coherent and composed.

"theres a spiritual side to this world, and i feel people are leaving that behind." Truest thing ive heard and have been feeling myself. This guy is incredibly smart and csn avorecome. Please give us an update if you can

I am that guy who started at 27, now I’m 39 doing meth every two weeks , lost my soul in the way, as he said once you numb your feelings with drugs you dont know how to do it without them, I need to get back in track, 2 days clean now.

We all have that evil voice inside our heads. I feel your pain man. Stay strong.

This man is proof that no one is "typical." I truly hope he's still with us and hasn't lost hope. Thank you, Mal. I know we all hope to someday see an update on Chris.

He explains addiction in the best way I've ever herd in my life.

I can listen to Chris all day he’s a awesome speaker Chris you’re absolutely are blessed from God it’s so natural for you to share and express your points of views We are your audience the people that use and the ones that don’t May God Continue to guide you and protect you God Bless

This guy is very articulate and can tell he's got a good head on his shoulders, but is fighting the genetic disease of addiction, like so many... I really hope that he can get clean, and be the father he wants to be so badly... gonna keep you in my prayers, yo! Much love and God bless 🙏🕊💙

The hardest part of addiction is the mental part but the best feeling in the world is the first few times you say No to drugs even though a part of yourself says fuck it take it, remember how good you felt, and you still had the courage to walk away from it, feels so much better than any high. For me at least. And I kept it all to myself I didnt need anyone else to know what I had just said no to, and that felt even better. A sense of humility came over me,but you must stay head strong and when the urges came over me and I would cry bc I had to feel emotions I had suppressed for so long it hurt real bad, but I held fast kept going to treatment every single day and I now have no more mental cravings....I wish and pray Chris finds the strength to finally just stop, just stop the pain for good. God bless Chris and this channel!

Street wisdom... That was the most intelligent and articulate addict I've ever listened too. I hope he can find his way out of the darkness.

He definitely knows what he has to do but the addiction is over powering his mind. Praying for you to kick this habit.

Dear Chris. I swear you can live without it and have a normal happy life. You can, oh! Yes, you can.

"We need to get back to basics" I felt that one. Chris you're intelligent, wise and handsome. Please beat this struggle, we need more ppl like you in this world 🙏🏾

Great interviewee. Brutally honest, got to the point, articulate. It’s very sad. Seems like a really cool guy.

Run Chris run to the arms of your child. He needs you....you can break free others have done it. You can too! good luck to you❤️

May God bless u Chris. I have a brother who is Chris and is an addict too. I pray for healing and recovery for you. GB x

This guy's answers are so real and so enlightening. He really doesn't seem like a drug addict. I hope that he finds help.

I’ve never wanted to see someone get right more than this dude!! He is amazing to listen to!! 💞 I can see him getting out of this and helping others for sure! Please lord help him get on a better path and feel REAL HAPPINESS AND CONTENTMENT 🙏🏻🙏🏻💔

He’s very intelligent. I hope he has the strength to overcome this addiction. I pray he finds strength.