The Silent Epidemic: How Crystal Meth is Destroying Gay Men (& The Revolutionary Recovery Method That Works)

<p>Dr. Dallas Bragg joins us to discuss the &quot;silent epidemic&quot; of crystal meth addiction among gay men and his revolutionary guilt-free approach to recovery. From his own journey through homelessness and incarceration to developing the 4-phase &quot;alchemy&quot; recovery program, Dr. Bragg offers hope and practical tools for lasting sobriety.</p><p><strong>What You&#39;ll Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Why shame and religious trauma drive addiction in the LGBTQ+ community</li><li>The reality of &quot;chemsex&quot; culture and how accessible crystal meth has become</li><li>Why traditional rehab often fails gay men and what works instead</li><li>The &quot;craving hijacking&quot; technique and other practical recovery tools</li><li>How to view relapse as a stepping stone rather than failure</li></ul><p><strong>Key Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li>The connection between internalized homophobia and addiction</li><li>Why crystal meth has become epidemic in gay communities</li><li>The secret world of &quot;chemsex&quot; and apps like Grindr and Sniffy</li><li>How to move from shame-based to transformation-based recovery</li><li>The 4-phase alchemy program for lasting sobriety</li><li>Practical first steps for anyone struggling with crystal meth</li></ul><p><strong>Free Resources:</strong> Get Dr. Bragg&#39;s free 30-day recovery course and weekly newsletter at drdallasbragg.com</p><p>Perfect for anyone seeking to understand addiction recovery, especially within the LGBTQ+ community, or looking for alternatives to traditional treatment approaches.</p><p>This episode provides actionable hope for anyone affected by addiction, whether personally or through a loved one. Dr. Bragg&#39;s approach offers a compassionate alternative to traditional treatment methods.</p><p><strong>Guest Resources:</strong></p><p><strong>Dr. Dallas Bragg&#39;s Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.drdallasbragg.com/">https://www.drdallasbragg.com/</a></p><p><strong>Free 30-Day Recovery Course &quot;Reframing Relapse&quot;:</strong><a href="https://www.drdallasbragg.com/offers/e7c2Eo22/checkout">https://www.drdallasbragg.com/offers/e7c2Eo22/checkout</a></p><p><strong>The Aftermath Podcast:</strong><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2330781">https://www.buzzsprout.com/2330781</a></p><p><strong>Weekly Newsletter with Journal Prompts:</strong><a href="https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog">https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog</a></p><p><strong>Upcoming Masterclass Registration:</strong><a href="https://www.drdallasbragg.com/masterclass">https://www.drdallasbragg.com/masterclass</a></p><p><strong>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:</strong> 988<strong>SAMHSA National Helpline:</strong> 1-800-662-HELP (4357)<strong>Crisis Text Line:</strong> Text HOME to 741741<strong>LGBT National Hotline:</strong> 1-888-843-4564<strong>Trevor Project Crisis Support:</strong> 1-866-488-7386</p><p><strong>SMART Recovery:</strong> <a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org/">https://www.smartrecovery.org/</a><strong>Crystal Meth Anonymous:</strong> <a href="https://www.crystalmeth.org/">https://www.crystalmeth.org/</a><strong>LGBT Addiction Recovery Resources:</strong> <a href="https://www.lgbtmap.org/file/understanding-issues-facing-lgbt-people-substance-abuse.pdf">https://www.lgbtmap.org/file/understanding-issues-facing-lgbt-people-substance-abuse.pdf</a></p><p><strong>Crisis &amp; Support Resources:Educational Resources:</strong></p>