Surviving ADX Florence: America's Toughest Prison

This is ADX Florence. Here, silence isn’t a choice — it’s a weapon. Time doesn’t just pass. It breaks people. And survival isn’t about fending off violent attacks. It’s about surviving your own demons. Why were group activities banned at ADX? What terrifying scene did the guards discover in this inmate's cell? And why exactly has this place faced so much backlash and protest? Stick around to find out as we dive into the dark secrets behind America's toughest prison. 00:00 Surviving ADX Florence: America's Toughest Prison 01:00 Why ADX Florence Was Built 02:34 Security Measures 04:20 Psychological Torture 05:10 The Murder That Ended Group Activities 06:47 Guard Brutality 11:28 Mental Health Crisis 12:34 Lawsuit and Reforms 14:47 STAGES Program 15:23 Is ADX inhumane or necessary? Questions or concerns? Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/ Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: [email protected] Produced by the makers of What If. Check out our other channels: What If - https://bit.ly/youtube-What-If Aperture: https://bit.ly/aperture-show Whether it’s an earthquake, mudslide or shark attack, survive whatever awaits you. How To Survive shows how to endure life-threatening moments with science and survivor stories. Note: This video is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. If you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor, the ambulance or the police immediately. Underknown does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned in this video. Reliance on any information provided by Underknown is solely at your own risk. An Underknown show: https://underknown.com Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/ #howtosurvive #adx #prison #prisoner #jail #crime #criminal