Dallas BraggFormer crystal methamphetamine user, I help men who have sex with men break free from the addictive patterns associated with Chemsex. Currently expanding my expertise by seeking to become a Certified

“I’m Not a Child”

1 Oct 2026 · 1 min

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In this YouTube monologue, Dallas Bragg, a chemsex recovery coach, tackles a common objection from men trying to stop relapsing on dating and hookup apps: the claim “I’m not a child.” He explains that the first step of his abstinence program involves blocking or deactivating apps and sites such as Grindr, Sniffies, and RentMen, turning off social media, and surrendering one’s phone at night, as well as using accountability partners to monitor whereabouts. While acknowledging that these measures can feel infantilizing, Bragg reframes them as necessary self‑care actions required by the addictive nature of chemsex. He challenges viewers to reconsider the objection, asking them to reflect on what has (or hasn’t) worked for them, how they can view the steps as an act of self‑love rather than punishment, and invites them to share their thoughts in the comments.

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One of the top 5 objections I hear from men who want to stop relapsing on Tinder— hey, I'm Dallas, I'm a chemsex recovery coach— and that objection is that I'm not a child. I hear that often because the first step in my program toward abstinence is blocking access to apps and sites like Grindr, Sniffies, and RentMen, preferably deactivating social media and surrendering your phone at night. And also having accountability partners checking up on your whereabouts. Yes, it is infantilizing. It can feel that way. But because of the nature of this drug, these steps are necessary. And when men balk at this, I typically say, well, now you're being a child because you're throwing a tantrum. But in all seriousness, I have them ask themselves, what has what you've been trying working out for you? Why not try this? How can you view this? Being treated like a child, how can you change that to, I'll do what it takes to get better because I love myself that much? I know it's uncomfortable, but it's necessary. What do you think? Tell me in the comments.