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From the AfterMeth Podcast - Episode with Craig Bricado Listen to the Podcast HERE Watch the Podcast HERE Take a moment before diving in. Craig's story reminds us that recovery isn't just about stopping substance use - it's about learning who we are beyond the substances, beyond the stories w...

Jun 12, 2025 addiction chemsex energy management lgbtq recovery

People-Pleasing and Meth Use

Him: "You into being a dom? I'm a f----t sissy." Me: rolling my eyes, "Yeah, I'm into that. You got stuff with you, right?" During my active meth use, I would pretend to be into whatever the guy wanted in exchange for drugs and companionship. I was dishonest and transactional. Typical people ...

Jun 09, 2025 addiction crystal methamphetamine lgbtq people pleasing queer recovery

Contingency Management

The first time I heard the term "Harm Reduction" was from a straight male meth dealer. I was later in my active use when my mom brought me to West Virginia to get my life together. This guy needed someone who could 'hit a vein,' and I needed free drugs. So, our relationship was transactional and...

May 01, 2025 addiction contingency management harm reduction methamphetamine recovery

Attachment Styles and Chemsex Addiction

There's something so exciting about the texting dance that occurs after you match with someone from a dating app (at least the ones who are able to carry on a conversation). I guess you could say it's the modern version of "courtin'." I used to love sharing and learning with new matches. At one ...

Apr 24, 2025 addiction attachment style crystal methamphetamine lgbtq recovery

Wake Up and Take Control

Most of this world is asleep. Wake up. Scroll. Gym. Work. Scroll. Netflix. Sleep. What a life. The average person who grew up in suburbia, graduated from college, was employed by a corporation, married, had kids... I often wonder how they could ever know what it's like to smoke a bowl of meth a...

Apr 21, 2025 crystal methamphetamine lgbtq meth recovery

What does it mean have Integrity?

As a military brat, I grew up in trailer parks along the coast of North Carolina. Instant neighborhood of other military brats. A huge fenced-in playground was in the center of one of the parks. I remember playing there until the "street lights came on," the universal Gen X sign that it was ti...

Apr 07, 2025 addiction crystal methamphetamine integrity lgbtq recovery

How to Create Boundaries in Your Recovery

Today, we're diving deep into something that many of us have struggled with throughout our lives long before crystal entered the picture - boundaries. Not just what they are but how they become the foundation of a life worth staying present for. "What you into?" Dear lord, how many times have...

Mar 03, 2025 boundaries crystal methamphetamine gayandsober lgbtq recovery

That Time I Stole From Best Buy.

I loved shoplifting. Toward the end of meth use, stealing was the only high I enjoyed. The euphoria sweeping my body as the Target cart crossed the threshold was invigorating. The adrenaline rush from getting out with a pile of goods tided me over until we could score. And the only way to sco...

Feb 10, 2025 chemsex crystal methamphetamine meth recovery pnp recovery tina

Meth Recovery Made Simple.

The most frequent question I'm asked through my DM's is: How did you do it? How I broke free from daily IV use of crystal meth could be a layered and complicated answer. But it isn't. I chose the path of least resistance. I set up my life so that there was no room for choice. From the day I s...

Jan 07, 2025 addiction lgbtq queer recovery sobriety

She Almost Lost Her Son to Meth Addiction

"Anyone with six months clean?" It was key tag time at the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting. I looked proudly at my royal blue prize and hugged a few necks. Before I sat down, someone asked me to share what's been working for me. I replied, "Psilocybin and Ayahuasca ceremonies have both changed t...

by Dr. Dallas Bragg — Dec 28, 2024 addiction addiction recovery recovery

How Many Masks Are You Wearing (aren't you tired?)

Noticing my hand visibly trembling, I gripped my pen and squeezed. I could feel my chest pounding, too. A bead of sweat plingo-ed down my spine. Using my periphery, I strained to catch any sign that the person next to me at the boardroom table noticed my body language. I adjusted my position in t...

by Dr. Dallas Bragg — Dec 28, 2024 addiction addiction recovery chemsex recovery

Cold Full Moon: Keep Your Guard UP!

I've braced myself for panicked phone calls, emergency texts, and disappearing clients. I see an uptick in relapses in my clients every time a full moon hits on a weekend. Don't be a part of this statistic. The Cold Full Moon is approaching, reaching its peak on December 15th, and with it comes a...

by Dr. Dallas Bragg — Dec 28, 2024 addiction addiction recovery recovery

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