Combat to Recovery: A Marine Veteran’s Journey Out of Addiction - with Coby Bendig

In this powerful episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with Marine Corps veteran Coby Bendig, who opens up about his early addiction, trauma from multiple deployments, and the years he spent battling alcohol and drug use.

Coby shares his raw and emotional journey—from underage drinking and combat trauma to PTSD treatment, hallucinogenic-assisted breakthroughs, and a pivotal arrest that led him to the VA and, ultimately, recovery.

Today, Coby uses his lived experience to support youth through prevention work and advocates for mental health and veteran-centered recovery. His honesty, humility, and hope make this an episode you won’t forget.

Helpful Resources:

Coalition Rx – coalitionrx.org Healing Forces – healingforces.org Omaha VA – www.va.gov/nebraska-western-iowa-health-care Narcotics Anonymous – na.org

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:47 – Addiction at an Early Age 00:08:33 – Addiction After the Service 00:15:55 – Healing Forces in Hawaii 00:24:59 – Fear as a Driving Factor 00:27:25 – Sobriety Today & Giving Back