THE HARSH REALITY of San Diego, California🇺🇸 | What has it become?

THE HARSH REALITY of San Diego, California | What has it become? San Diego, one of the most beautiful and expensive cities in the United States, also faces one of its most invisible crises: addiction, mental decline, and homelessness. This documentary exposes what few dare to show: • Streets overrun by neglect • People trapped in extreme addictions • A community on the verge of health and social collapse — Why do we talk about “real zombies”? This isn't a joke or an exaggeration. It's an expression used by locals and the media to describe the devastating effects of certain drugs, especially fentanyl and xylazine, which are transforming bodies, minds, and entire neighborhoods. — Factors behind this crisis in San Diego: • Increased use of opiates, methamphetamines, and synthetic drugs • Untreated mental health problems • Lack of affordable housing • Gentrification and displacement of vulnerable communities • Shortage of public resources for prevention and treatment — What is the city doing? Local authorities and organizations are working on: • Harm reduction and prevention programs • Community support and mental health services • Incentives for low-cost housing • Outreach to the homeless — #sandiego #vivaconomarcity #dangerousborders #housingcrisis #mentalhealth — EDITORIAL NOTE: This video is for documentary and informational purposes. The term “real zombies” refers to the extreme impact of a social and health crisis affecting thousands of people in San Diego. It doesn't seek to dehumanize or ridicule, but rather to generate empathy and awareness about addiction, mental health, and the housing crisis. If you or someone you know needs help, go to a specialized center.