01/23/2026
“You can’t do it alone.”
Joey was discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve after testing positive for co***ne. Despite severe consequences, he continued to misuse drugs after service. After years of homelessness and incarceration, he received treatment for substance use disorder, which helped him find his way back to his family and improve his self-worth.
Watch Joey share how he transformed himself through recovery.
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