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

Why Many Drug Treatments Don’t Work

22 May 2025 · 1 min

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In this video, Dallas Bragg shares his personal experience navigating rehab and drug‑treatment court as a gay man who used crystal meth. He describes how mainstream treatment programs often apply a one‑size‑fits‑all approach that fails to recognize the unique dynamics of chemsex and the stigma faced by men who have sex with men (MSM). Frustrated by the shame and guilt imposed by many centers, Bragg founded a coaching business aimed at providing gay‑affirming support—where counselors understand the specific nuances of chemsex, rather than merely being "gay‑friendly." He urges viewers seeking help to deliberately choose treatment centers that are truly affirming of gay identities and the particular challenges of MSM substance use.

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When I went through rehab and drug treatment court, it seemed like no one understood what I was going through as a gay man using crystal. Often we see treatment centers treating our addictive patterns with cookie cutter systems. That is why I started my coaching business in the first place. I want men who have sex with men to feel seen, heard, understood, and to be free from the shame and the guilt many programs cause. If you are seeking treatment. Make sure you seek out a gay-affirming center, not just gay-friendly. You want the counselors and administrators to have some idea of the distinct nuances of chemsex among the gay community. There's a certain darkness that we've been through that not just anyone can understand.