I Was a U.S. Soldier - Then a $900-a-Day Drug Habit Nearly Killed Me | Victor Woods

Victor Woods opens up about his journey from a promising young man with dreams of becoming a lawyer to a U.S. soldier battling a $900-a-day drug habit that nearly took his life. Raised by a single mother and facing periods of homelessness, Victor found discipline and direction in the military — but the trauma of deployment and the chaos of life after service sent him down a dangerous path. In this interview, Victor shares what he witnessed during his time in Afghanistan, how addiction took control, and the near-fatal car crash that became his turning point. Today, he's a devoted husband, father, and firefighter — living proof that redemption is always possible. #USArmy #AddictionRecovery #DrugAddictionStory #VeteranLife #RedemptionStory #MotivationalPodcast #SurvivingAddiction #LockedInPodcast Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Grab your Locked In Merch Here: https://shop.ianbick.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Victor's Journey from the Military to Addiction 02:32 – Moving to Danbury & Launching a Podcast 04:34 – Growing Up in Brooklyn 11:12 – Street Fights and Early Struggles 18:16 – Getting Kicked Out & Living on the Streets 23:45 – Choosing the Army Over College 31:36 – Boot Camp Reality: First Days in the Military 44:53 – Deployment to Afghanistan 52:18 – Arrested Overseas: The Guardian Angel Program Story 01:04:59 – Coming Home & Struggling with Civilian Life 01:12:21 – Falling Into Opioid Addiction 01:18:53 – Hitting Rock Bottom 01:27:27 – Legal Trouble, Recovery, and Probation 01:32:31 – Redemption, Purpose, and Life After Addiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices