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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 1H 14M

Breaking the Silence: A Veteran’s Journey Through Addiction and Recovery

from Security Halt! · host Deny Caballero

Let us know what you think!  Veteran Corey Hickman AKA "ADOS Actual" shares his journey through substance abuse, rehab, and recovery, highlighting the power of vulnerability, community support, and mental health care.Topics Covered: • Substance abuse and addiction • Entering rehab • Veteran mental health • Vulnerability and healing • Community support • Recovery and personal growth🎧 Subscribe, rate, and review to support the mission.Chapters:00:00 Veteran Addiction and Substance Abuse Overview 00:58 Isolation, Pride, and Early Struggles 05:58 Resisting Help and Hitting the Wall 12:06 Entering Rehab: The Turning Point 17:51 Recovery and Self-Discovery 26:02 Facing Milestones in Treatment 32:45 Structure, Freedom, and Sobriety 37:29 Vulnerability and Healing 43:52 Sharing Stories to Break Isolation 50:04 Transforming Anger Into Growth 52:29 Surviving the Recovery Process 54:16 Brain Injury and Mental Health 57:06 Building a Support System 01:00:16 Family Crisis and Treatment 01:03:06 Coping With Loss and Grief 01:06:23 Strength Through Sobriety 01:09:11 Healing Loudly and Advocacy 01:12:04 Community Support for Veterans 01:15:54 Accessing Help Without BarriersSponsored by: Dr. Mark Gordon & Millennium Health Centers  Get the book Peptides for Health Vol.1 Medical Edition today.  Use code PTH25 for 25% off through March 15  Use code Phase2P for 10% off Millennium products  Available only at MillenniumHealthStore.com PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP  Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/  Security Halt Mediahttps://www.securityhaltmedia.com/ Instagram: @securityhaltX: @SecurityHaltTik Tok: @security.halt.podLinkedIn: Deny Caballero Looking for custom handmade items, military memorabilia, or laser engraving? Contact Eric Gilgenast.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/Website: https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.com/ SOF Heritage Designs Custom belt Buckles. Of the Regiment for the Regiment SOF-HD.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/Support the showProduced by Security Halt Media

Let us know what you think! Veteran Corey Hickman AKA "ADOS Actual" shares his journey through substance abuse, rehab, and recovery, highlighting the power of vulnerability, community support, and mental health care. Topics Covered: • Substance abuse and addiction • Entering rehab • Veteran mental health • Vulnerability and healing • Community support • Recovery and personal growth 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and review to support the mission. Chapters: 00:00 Veteran Addiction and Substan...

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