I Survived Iraq…Then Crystal Meth Nearly Destroyed My Life | 5 Felonies, War Trauma & Sobriety

Marine Corps veteran Spencer Jones opens up about surviving combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, battling trauma after leaving the military, and falling into a devastating crystal meth addiction that led to five felonies and complete chaos. After serving over 20 years in the Marines, Spencer struggled with the loss of structure, identity, and purpose once civilian life began. What started as partying quickly spiraled into addiction, arrests, and rock bottom. Today, Spencer is over 3 years sober and now helps others in recovery through his work at Compassion Behavioral Health. In this episode, Spencer shares: Combat trauma and surviving IED attacks in Iraq The mental health struggles veterans face after service How crystal meth addiction took over his life Getting arrested and facing 5 felonies Veterans Court and rebuilding his life Finding purpose through sobriety and helping others recover Spencer now works at Compassion Behavioral Health, the sponsor of Rise Above, where he helps veterans and others struggling with addiction and mental health challenges find recovery and purpose again. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out to my partners at Compassion Behavioral Health. They offer individualized care and a full continuum of treatment. Call or Text: 844-443-5669 Visit: https:https://compassionbehavioralhealth.co... CBH Youtube channel: ‪@cbhrehab‬ #AddictionRecovery #MarineVeteran #Sobriety #CrystalMeth #MentalHealth #RecoveryJourney #PTSD #Veterans #RiseAbovePodcast 00:00 Opening Story & Introduction 00:21 Meet Spencer: Marine to Recovery Advocate 01:20 Path to Addiction & Military Experience 03:10 Life After Service: Struggles & Arrest 04:36 Veterans Court & Redemption 05:09 Working in Recovery & Helping Veterans 06:46 The Day of the Arrest: Storytime 10:07 Felonies, Fentanyl & Consequences 13:07 Veterans Court, Rehab and Recovery Career 15:13 New Purpose & Helping Others 18:00 Identity and Transition After the Military 21:26 Military Career Origins 24:00 Deployments & Combat Experiences 29:41 Injuries and Close Calls in Iraq 35:54 Military Lessons & Battle Mindset 43:01 Transitioning Out & Structure in Civilian Life 46:00 Rehab, Recovery & Building a Community 49:09 The Power of Community in Sobriety 51:39 Mental Health Work & Staying Sober 54:08 Structure and Consistency After the Military 56:40 Ego, Humility & Empathy 58:13 Family, Relationships & New Beginnings 01:00:35 Gratitude, Recovery Journey & CBH Appreciation 01:02:06 Closing Thoughts and Farewell 👉Instagram:   / riseabovewithkevin   👉 TikTok:   / rawithk   👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/riseabovewithk ✅ For Business Inquiries: [email protected] ================================ ✅ About Rise Above with Kevin Lanning: Rise Above: Stories of Resilience with Kevin Lanning Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where resilience finds its voice. Join Kevin Lanning, a former Google Executive in sobriety, as he brings you powerful stories of individuals who have navigated life's greatest challenges and emerged victorious. About Kevin: Kevin Lanning personifies resilience. From overcoming addiction to conquering childhood trauma, his journey mirrors the triumph of the human spirit. Now, he's dedicated to sharing stories that uplift, educate, and ignite the spark within you. Join us on this journey to rise above adversity and thrive. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: [email protected] 🔔 Hit that subscribe button for more exclusive, insightful, and inspiring videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Riseabovepod... ================================= #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #corecore #motivation #addictionrecovery #inspiration #selflove #selfhelp #loveyourself Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Rise Above with Kevin Lanning