What’s been your experience with chemsex recovery and euphoric recall? Tell us about your experience
8 Sept 2026 · 1 min
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In this segment, Dallas Bragg explains the neurobiological dynamics that underlie chemsex addiction and recovery. He describes how the midbrain seeks dopamine to change its state, entering an overdrive that can suppress the prefrontal cortex’s executive control. This neurochemical push leads the brain to generate rationalizations—such as “just checking Grindr” or “needing me‑time”—that mask the underlying drive to use. Bragg emphasizes that the brain isn’t “evil” or a separate adversary; it is simply performing its job of seeking a rewarding state, which makes combating the urge especially challenging for individuals in recovery.
