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"Hopeful to try something new, excited about possibilities, new resolve to quit." Hey y'all, This is the first in a series of newsletters where I'm going to walk you through what I call the 12-Week Upward Spiral of chemsex recovery—a map I created after years of working with gay men in chemse...

Mar 02, 2026 chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay gay men lgbtq

Top Pitfalls That Block ChemSex Recovery

About This Episode In this episode, Dallas and his assistant coach Bobby pull back the curtain on what actually gets in the way of chemsex recovery. Drawing from their combined lived experience and daily work with clients inside the Recovery Alchemy program, they walk through the most common...

Feb 26, 2026 addiction chemsex chemsex recovery gay man gay men lgbtq

Finding Purpose In Chemsex Recovery

Sitting in a circle with 8 heterosexual people of various genders, none of whom with a history of crystal methamphetamine use. Working with drug counselors who had never heard the word "Tina" before. That was my treatment experience. Also, my probation experience. Also, my drug court experien...

by Dallas Bragg — Feb 23, 2026 chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay men msm purpose recovery

Building Community Beyond the Grid: Connection Without Compromise

Listen to Podcast Watch Podcast Here When I think about my early days in recovery, one of the hardest transitions wasn't giving up crystal—it was giving up the community that came with it. As isolating as active addiction was, there was paradoxically a whole ecosystem built around it. Deal...

Feb 19, 2026 addiction chemsex gay gaymen lgbtq tina

Chemsex Recovery: Your Dark Night of the Soul

Can you remember who you were before you tried meth (or meph or monkey dust)? I remember me. The man who thought coming out of the closet was the answer to my pain. The man who imprinted onto every man who showed him attention. The man who wrapped anger and resentment around him like a hea...

by Dallas Bragg — Feb 16, 2026 chemsex chemsex addiction chemsex recovery crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay men lgbtq meth addiction

The Gifts of Chemsex

When I think about the men I work with, one of the most common things I hear is, "Dallas, I don't have trauma." They can't pinpoint a single catastrophic event — no abuse, no neglect in the traditional sense. And yet, here they are, deep in chemsex, wondering how they got here. Matthew's story...

Feb 12, 2026 addiction chemsex crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq

Finding Your Way Out of the Chemsex Recovery Maze

You know that feeling, right? You turn every corner trying to get substance-free, trying to build a better life, and there's just... another wall. Another setback. Another slip. Another disappointment. You're doing everything "right" - going to meetings, working steps, seeing your therapist, whi...

Feb 09, 2026 chemsex chemsex addiction chemsex recovery crystal meth crystal methamphetamine manifesting meth

The Seduction of Euphoric Recall

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by Dallas Bragg — Feb 02, 2026 chemsex chemsex addiction euphoric recall gay men lgbtq meth methamphetamine msm

Finding You: A Journey to Authentic Recovery with Shane Mayson

Finding You: A Journey to Authentic Recovery with Shane Mayson Introduction from Dallas I met Shane Mayson at an interventionist conference in Provincetown, and I'm not exaggerating when I say I instantly fell in love with this human. There's something magnetic about people who've done deep ...

Jan 29, 2026 addicition chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq

Why You Resist Quitting Chemsex (or any other behavior that's good for you)

You know you need to quit. You've known for a while now. You can see what crystal is costing you—the relationships damaged, the opportunities missed, the version of yourself that keeps slipping further away. You've had moments of clarity where you think, "This is it. I'm done. Tomorrow I'm goi...

by Dallas Bragg — Jan 26, 2026 addiction chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay men lgbtq

Unlocking Your Erotic Mind: A Guide to Sexual Reintegration After Chemsex

When I think about the journey back to healthy sexuality after chemsex, I'm reminded that this isn't just about getting hard again or learning to orgasm without substances. It's about something much deeper—reconnecting with what genuinely arouses you, what turns you on at a psychological level...

Jan 22, 2026 addiction chemsex crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq tina

Chemsex Recovery: The First 12 Weeks

Hey y'all, Breaking free of the notion that recovery (or healing or life in general) is a linear process was the most impactful perspective shift of my journey. When I viewed the process as a spiral, it created space for self-compassion, awareness, and a deeper level of preparedness. When you d...

by Dallas Bragg — Jan 19, 2026 addiction chemsex chemsex addiction chemsex recovery crystal meth addiction crystal methamphetamine gay men

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