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The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine Addiction

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In this essential Q&A episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg teams up with his assistant coach Bobby to tackle the most pressing questions from listeners navigating crystal meth recovery. Drawing from real DMs, emails, and Reddit submissions, they address the raw, unfiltered concerns that many are afraid to ask about—from sexual healing to relapse patterns to the stigma that keeps people isolated in their struggle.

Key Insights on Recovery & Transformation: The episode dismantles the myth of willpower, revealing a fundamental truth: early recovery can't rely on self-control alone. Instead of depending on motivation that doesn't exist, Dr. Bragg advocates for environmental design—removing access completely by changing phone numbers, deleting apps, and creating accountability systems. For couples recovering together, the approach requires operating as "one unit," closing relationships temporarily, and treating triggers as shared experiences rather than individual battles.

Revolutionary Perspectives on Sexual Healing: Perhaps most powerfully, the discussion reframes sexual recovery from deficit-based thinking to growth-oriented transformation. Rather than mourning what's "lost," listeners learn to practice mindful masturbation, create new sexual fantasies without substances, and understand that sober sex—while requiring patience and communication—ultimately surpasses anything experienced while using. The hosts emphasize that sexual healing isn't about timeline calculations but about rebuilding trust with your body and developing authentic intimacy.

Breaking Through Stigma & Building Community: The conversation courageously addresses the unique challenges of chemsex within gay male culture, where the very community that should offer support often perpetuates shame and judgment. By encouraging open dialogue, sharing stories, and refusing to hide behind societal expectations of "normal," both hosts model how vulnerability becomes the pathway to genuine connection and healing. Their message is clear: transformation isn't about returning to who you were—it's about becoming who you're meant to be.

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