How I Went From Fighting in Afghanistan to Fighting a 7OH Addiction | Ep 204
Summary
Nick Nieman joins the Get a Grip Podcast to share his journey from a troubled childhood in Kentucky to an eight-year Army career. He recounts early drug use, joining the military to escape addiction, and serving as a combat engineer in Iraq and Afghanistan. The episode covers his struggles with cocaine and opioids, including a dishonorable discharge, and his eventual path toward recovery.
Topics discussed
Intro, Ad Breaks, and Podcast Submission Info
Childhood: Early Drug Exposure and School Suspensions
Teenage Years: Theft, Expulsion, and Criminal Activity
Vocational School and Cocaine Addiction
Joining the Army: Recruiting, Basic Training, and Deployment
Combat in Iraq and Afghanistan: IEDs and Trauma
Post-Deployment: Hawaii, Dishonorable Discharge, and PTSD
Civilian Life: Drill Sergeant, VA Meds, and Family
Kratom Addiction and the Rise of 708 Extracts
Relapse, Withdrawal, and Final Recovery Journey
Outro and Shopify Ad
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