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

Knowing where to begin with chemsex recovery can feel overwhelming. But a recent study in the Journa

1 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this YouTube clip, chemsex recovery coach Dallas Bragg introduces a recent Journal of Sex Research study that tracked over 500 men who have sex with men (MSM) using chemsex for a year and identified four distinct user profiles: the impulsive, insecure, self‑centered, and withdrawn types. Bragg explains the core psychological traits of each profile and outlines the specific recovery focus that best supports individuals within that group—pausing urges for impulsive users, rebuilding self‑relationship for insecure users, fostering honesty before costs arise for self‑centered users, and re‑engaging with feeling for withdrawn users. He emphasizes that understanding why one uses chemsex, beyond the sexual aspect, enables a targeted action plan. The video concludes with a call‑to‑action inviting viewers to comment “group” to join his recovery program.

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Listen, I know it can feel absolutely overwhelming to know where to begin with chemsex recovery, but a recent study shows 4 types of chemsex users, and this could be where you could start. Hello, my name is Dallas. I am a chemsex recovery coach. There's a new study out from the Journal of Sex Research— the link is in the show notes or in the notes— that just mapped out 4 different complete kinds of chemsex users. Research followed over 500 men who have sex with men who are using chemsex for a whole year. And they found 4 profiles. So see which one you recognize, 'cause that's where your plan could start. There's the impulsive man. He has high disinhibition, the riskiest use. He's chasing the edge. If that's you, your work isn't shame, it's pausing, building that half-second between the urge and the yes. The insecure man, low sense of self, a lot of hidden shame about being gay, quiet distress underneath. If that's you, sobriety alone won't hold. The real work is the relationship with who you are. The self-centered man, higher well-being, use that looks recreationally if handled. If that's you, the risk is the blind spot. The plan is honesty before that cost arrives. The withdrawn man, numb, detached, pulled back from everything. If that's you, the first move isn't stopping, it's feeling anything at all. So knowing your why you're using, not because the sex, can help you create a more pointed and direct action plan to stopping. And this is what we do in my program. If you're interested in working with me, comment the word group below.