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The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine and Chemsex Addiction
Vision:
To eradicate crystal meth addiction and chemsex misuse, 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 and chemsex on the community of men who have sex with men, provide stories of hope to inspire struggling users and produce a repository of tools to be used by the loved ones of men who want to break free from the addictive patterns of chemsex.
Join Dr. Dallas Bragg every other week. You can find The AfterMeth Podcast anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. Find answers to:
How can I stop relapsing?
How can I heal my addiction?
How does crystal meth addiction affect gay men?
How can I get sober?
The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine and Chemsex Addiction
EP 2:44 Artificial Intelligence for Chemsex Recovery with Richard
Supplemental Study Guide:
https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/ArtificialIntelligence
In this episode, Dallas welcomes Richard, a 59-year-old from the UK with a background in finance, who shares his innovative approach to Chemsex recovery through AI assistance. Richard discovered the power of AI (specifically Claude and ChatGPT) while managing a difficult situation with a narcissistic housemate, where AI helped him keep facts steady amid gaslighting and emotional manipulation. He then realized the same principles applied to his addiction—selective memory, distorted thinking, and the fantasy of control. After years of struggling with traditional 12-step programs that didn't fully address the arousal-based nature of Chemsex addiction, Richard found AI to be an invaluable "thinking partner" that provides shame-free, judgment-free support available 24/7. He emphasizes that AI isn't a replacement for human connection, but rather a supplement that helps him process cravings, manage impulses, organize his thoughts, and work through the unglamorous daily moments where addiction festers in the dark.
The conversation explores practical applications of AI in recovery, including using it as a comedown partner, an impulse buffer before sending emotionally-charged texts, a dream interpreter, and a tool for sexual template normalization planning. Richard candidly discusses how Chemsex differs from other addictions because meth and sex become completely fused—he describes it as a cue-initiated, arousal-based addiction rather than an emotional one. Dallas and Richard address common concerns about AI use, including data privacy and the importance of using AI alongside (not instead of) human support, particularly in crisis situations. Richard is currently focused on sexual reintegration after recognizing that abstinence from meth without addressing the sexual component isn’t true recovery. The episode offers listeners practical insights into leveraging AI technology as an additional recovery tool while maintaining realistic expectations about its role in the healing journey.
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