US Navy SEAL’s Alcoholism and Recovery: Overcoming Moral Injury and Finding Life After the Teams in Virginia. Dr. Tony Dice’s life reads like a movie script, except the hero’s greatest battle wasn’t on a battlefield, but within himself. A veteran U.S. Navy SEAL, firefighter, and paramedic, Dice once lived by the warrior’s code: strength, resilience, and mission above all. But beneath that armor, the wounds, both seen and unseen, began to surface. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, is available for free on their website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and many other podcast platforms.

“I blew up my life with alcohol and drugs because I didn’t know how to deal with the trauma,” Dice admitted. “When you come home, the mission changes, but nobody teaches you how to survive that part.” The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms.

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For Dice, becoming a SEAL was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream that he didn't how that he was looking for. But after leaving the Teams, he faced a reality he wasn’t prepared for, moral injury, addiction, and the long road to recovery. US Navy SEAL’s Alcoholism and Recovery: Overcoming Moral Injury and Finding Life After the Teams in Virginia.

Moral Injury: The Wound Beneath the Surface

While PTSD is often discussed in the context of combat trauma, moral injury is a quieter, deeper wound. It occurs when someone experiences or witnesses events that violate their personal moral beliefs, a sense of having crossed lines that can’t be uncrossed. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.

“You train to do the impossible,” Dice explained. “But what nobody prepares you for is the guilt, the loss, or the grief that follows. That’s what moral injury is, it’s a wound to the soul.”

For years, alcohol and drugs became Dice’s way of coping. The same discipline and intensity that made him a great operator turned against him in addiction. He calls that time “a self-destruction mission I didn’t even see happening.”

Rebuilding: Life After the Teams in Virginia

Dr. Dice eventually sought help, and found a new purpose. Through counseling, recovery, and reflection, he discovered that his mission wasn’t over. It had simply changed. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms.

Based in Virginia, Dice works to help veterans, first responders, and law enforcement officers confront trauma and rebuild their lives. Alongside friend Scott Bishop, he co-founded Bishop and Dice Defense LLC, a company built on two pillars: behavioral health and defense innovation. US Navy SEAL’s Alcoholism and Recovery: Overcoming Moral Injury and Finding Life After the Teams in Virginia.

“We wanted to create something that serves both the mind and the body,” Dice said. “Our operators and first responders need armor, not just for the fight, but for the recovery.”

The Mission of Bishop and Dice Defense

Bishop and Dice Defense provides both behavioral health services and mission-critical protective solutions for the U.S. military, federal agencies, and first responders. Their approach is culturally competent and trauma-informed, meaning every clinician understands the realities of military and law enforcement life, because they’ve lived it themselves. The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Each team member at B&DD has a military, spec-war, or law enforcement background, bringing authenticity and credibility to every counseling session.

“Our clients often distrust support systems,” Dice explained. “They’re afraid getting help will hurt their careers. That’s why we created a space where they can connect, trust, and start to heal.” US Navy SEAL’s Alcoholism and Recovery: Overcoming Moral Injury and Finding Life After the Teams in Virginia.

The company’s dual focus, mental defense and physical defense, reflects a belief that healing and protection go hand in hand.

Telling the Story: Podcast, Social Media, and a Book on the Way

Dr. Dice has also taken his message public. Through the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show' Facebook, Instagram, their website and podcast on Apple and Spotify, he’s creating open conversations about addiction, moral injury, and life after the Teams. His content combines personal storytelling with practical advice and emotional honesty, a combination that resonates deeply with veterans and first responders alike. Don't miss this episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. 

His upcoming book, set to be released soon, will expand on his journey from destruction to purpose, offering a raw, real look at recovery through the lens of someone who has lived both extremes.

From Survival to Service

Dr. Tony Dice’s story isn’t just about survival, it’s about transformation. It’s proof that recovery isn’t the end of service, but a continuation of it. US Navy SEAL’s Alcoholism and Recovery: Overcoming Moral Injury and Finding Life After the Teams in Virginia.

“Being a SEAL taught me how to fight,” Dice said. “Recovery taught me how to live.”

Today, through Bishop & Dice Defense, the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, and his growing online presence, Dice continues to lead a mission that matters, helping America’s heroes find peace after the war. Be sure to follow the show on their Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, X pages and more.

His message is simple but powerful: the fight for recovery is worth winning.

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