How Combat Vets Are Helping Take Back Communities from Addiction

The transition from military to civilian life can often feel like a second war, especially when grappling with addiction and trauma. This week, Ti King is joined by veteran Michael Springer for a candid and deeply personal discussion on his recovery journey.Michael details the complexities of post-combat life, revealing how addiction took hold as a coping mechanism and what it took to finally break free. They explore systemic failures in veteran support, the challenge of reclaiming an identity outside of service, and the power of finding a renewed purpose. Michael emphasizes that the key to lasting recovery lies in community, peer connection, and a commitment to perpetual self-improvement. This episode is a powerful call for better veteran advocacy and a reminder that sobriety is an ongoing fight worth winning. #recovery #veteran #addiction #interview #military #podcast #community