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HE CLIMBED A GIANT CRANE TO PEACEFULLY SMOKE A CI…
29:58•2 Jan 2026
Choice Kinchen: From Combat Highs to Recovery Triumphs
Episode Overview
- Choice Kinchen shares his journey from combat highs to addiction recovery.
- Veterans Court played a crucial role in Choice's path to sobriety.
- Gambling addiction was a significant challenge for Choice.
- Education became a pivotal part of Choice's recovery process.
- Building Legos serves as a therapeutic outlet for Choice.
“"I climbed a crane downtown so I could smoke a cigarette in peace."”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Meet Choice Kinchen, a man with a name as unique as his journey. In this gripping episode of Odyssey House Journals, Choice shares his incredible story of transformation from a soldier seeking adrenaline highs in Iraq to battling addiction back home. Choice recounts his struggles with gambling and drug use, including a surreal moment when he climbed a crane to smoke a cigarette while high on bath salts.
His tale is one of resilience, as he navigates through Veterans Court and eventually finds his path to recovery. Now an admissions therapist, Choice is dedicated to helping others find the right support for their own recovery journeys. This episode offers a raw and honest look at the challenges faced by veterans and the power of second chances.
As Choice reflects on his past, he also shares his passion for education and his love for building Legos as a form of therapy. This conversation is not just about overcoming addiction but also about finding purpose and joy in the aftermath. So, what can we learn from Choice's story about resilience and recovery? Tune in to find out.
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