You think you want the drug, but you don't. You want what the drug gives you. For a lot of us, tina
In this monologue, Dallas Bragg addresses gay men who engage in chemsex, explaining that the desire for drugs like 'Tina' (meth) is actually a desire for the feelings the drug temporarily provides—being seen, desired, and powerful. He describes how the drug does not create those feelings but merely fills an emotional void, and how the comedown brings back shame, invisibility, and a painful sense of self without the substance. Bragg argues that genuine recovery is not about merely resisting cravings, but about discovering sustainable, non‑drug ways to feel seen and valued. He challenges viewers to reflect on the underlying craving behind their drug use, asking them to comment a single word that captures that deeper need, explicitly excluding "sex" as an answer.
