A recovery coach breaks down a 2025 study showing 20% of men who have sex with men engage in chemsex, with GHB and crystal meth most common. Nearly 40% say depression drives their use. The coach argues chemsex addiction stems from mental health issues, not sex itself, and recovery starts by treating the underlying illness.
All right, this 2025 study published shows that 20% of the participants of men who have sex with men reported engaging in chemsex. Most common substances was 62% GHB, 45% crystal meth, 41% mephedrone, and 30% ketamine. Almost 40% of all of these men in the study reported that depression and mental illness was the main cause for their repeated use. Chemsex addiction, addiction is often not about the sex, guys. If you can't seem to stop using, the first step is to address your mental health. My role as a recovery coach is to act as a bridge between where you are and therapy with a credentialed professional. I get you far enough away from the substance to be therapized. DM me for more information on my program.
