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Top Pitfalls That Block ChemSex Recovery
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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
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chemsex
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gay men
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Finding Purpose In Chemsex Recovery
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Sitting in a circle with 8 heterosexual people of various genders, none of whom with a history of crystal methamphetamine use.Â
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
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chemsex recovery
crystal meth
crystal methamphetamine
gay men
msm
purpose
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Chemsex Recovery: Your Dark Night of the Soul
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Can you remember who you were before you tried meth (or meph or monkey dust)?Â
I remember me.
The man who thought coming out of the closet was the answer to my pain.Â
The man who imprinted onto every man who showed him attention.Â
The man who wrapped anger and resentment around him like a hea...
by Dallas Bragg —
Feb 16, 2026
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chemsex addiction
chemsex recovery
crystal meth
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meth addiction
The Gifts of Chemsex
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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
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chemsex
crystal meth
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gay men
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Navigating Relationships Through Chemsex Recovery
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Feb 05, 2026
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chemsex recovery
crystal meth
gay man
gay men
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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
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Finding You: A Journey to Authentic Recovery with Shane Mayson
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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
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chemsex
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Why You Resist Quitting Chemsex (or any other behavior that's good for you)
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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
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chemsex
chemsex recovery
crystal meth
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Unlocking Your Erotic Mind: A Guide to Sexual Reintegration After Chemsex
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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
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crystal meth
gay man
gay men
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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.Â
When you d...
by Dallas Bragg —
Jan 19, 2026
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chemsex
chemsex addiction
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Artificial Intelligence for Chemsex Recovery with Richard
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I've been using AI more and more in my work, and honestly, it's changed how I create content, organize my thoughts, and even process my own experiences. When clients started telling me they were using Claude AI during panic attacks or to work through cravings, I knew we needed to explore this ...
Jan 15, 2026
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chemsex recovery
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gay men
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Mindful Masturbation: Reclaiming Pleasure in Recovery A Conversation with Coach Kevin Martin (The Pleasure Priest)
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When I think about the most underserved areas of recovery support, sexual reintegration sits right at the top. We talk endlessly about staying clean, managing cravings, rebuilding relationships with family and friends—but we rarely discuss how to rebuild the relationship with our own bodies ...
Jan 08, 2026
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