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The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine Addiction
Vision:
To eradicate crystal meth addiction, especially among the gay male population.
Mission:
Using the power of social media, The AfterMeth will increase awareness around the characteristics and effects of crystal meth on the gay male population, provide stories of hope to inspire struggling addicts and produce a repository of tools to be used by the loved ones of gay meth addicts.
Join Dr. Dallas Bragg every other week. You can find The AfterMeth Podcast anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. Find answers to:
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The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine Addiction
EP 2:25 The Moral Lessons of Chemsex with Maurice
Supplimental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/moral
In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Maurice Nagington, an academic researcher from the University of Manchester who conducted a longitudinal study following 20 participants over two and a half years for his book "The Moral Lessons of Chemsex: A Critical Approach." Maurice's research takes a non-judgmental approach to understanding chemsex subcultures, focusing on how they develop their own moral frameworks that temporarily dissolve social hierarchies based on class, profession, and appearance. He explores the concept of "linguistic straight jackets" - the restrictive stories we tell ourselves about identity - and how chemsex environments can provide relief from these constraints, while noting regional variations in culture between cities like Manchester and London.
The conversation emphasizes moving beyond purely crisis-focused narratives to understand the full spectrum of chemsex experiences, including both risks and potential for authentic connection. Maurice advocates for better peer support networks and highlights critical gaps in recovery services, particularly around helping people reclaim sexual pleasure and intimacy after addiction. Both hosts stress the therapeutic value of open dialogue about chemsex experiences, with Maurice discussing his future research on artistic representations of chemsex and developing improved support systems for sexual health recovery.
Contact Maurice here: Maurice.Nagington@manchester.ac.uk
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