Navigating Substance Abuse and Recovery

This chapter delves into the prevalence of drug use within subcultures like media and combat sports, particularly focusing on cocaine and its health risks. It addresses the struggles veterans face when transitioning to civilian life, often coping with trauma through substances, while highlighting community support through martial arts like jiu-jitsu. Additionally, the chapter provides cautionary tales about brain injuries and emphasizes the importance of protective training in combat sports.