Dallas Bragg explains why people in meth recovery need to change their phone number even if it costs business. The old number keeps dealers and former contacts able to reach them, triggering relapses and binge cycles that cost far more than any lost calls.
But Dallas, I can't change my phone number because it's my business line and I might lose business deals and profit. I hear this often when I recommend to new clients that part of creating a new identity after meth is to create a new phone number. And the question is, I ask is, how much more business are you losing by having this number, this open door to all the users you've been with and the dealers from the past? They instinctively know exactly when to send you the hey sexy text. Then 3 days later, after the binge, how many business calls have you ignored? Opportunities lost. And now you are a week behind because of the comedown. What do you think? Is changing your phone number necessary?
