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The Iraq vet redefining mindfulness, one bourbon at a time

Veterans dealing with war trauma often heal through finding a new passion: art, fishing or yoga.

With a lot of caveats, NPR correspondent Quil Lawrence brings the story of the vet who found his way home through bourbon.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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