Exploring Chemsex
To The Point Maryland Podcast: Season 1, Episode 7
Have you ever heard of the term “Chemsex”? In this episode, we’ll define and explore the topic of chemsex through a candid conversation grounded in lived experience. We will break down key terms, discuss common methods of use, examine the mental and emotional experiences of individuals who engage in chemsex, and explore what meaningful support looks like. By level setting the conversation and addressing common misconceptions, this episode aims to foster understanding, reduce stigma, and promote compassionate, informed approaches to care.
Host
Leo Sheridan (Senior Capacity Building Manager) is a certified Community Health Worker residing in Baltimore city. He specializes in workforce development, drug user health, HIV prevention and care, and community-based public health initiatives. With a background spanning direct service and healthcare law, Leo works to strengthen the capacity of providers and community organizations serving disproportionately impacted populations. Leo has traveled throughout Maryland training CHWs through the TEACH program, certified outreach workers for HIV testing protocols through ALIVE Maryland, and has spoken and facilitated discussions surrounding rural healthcare access and polysubstance use.
Guest
Dallas Bragg is the Founder of Recovery Alchemy, a 1:1 and Group Coaching Chemsex Recovery program focusing on men who have sex with men who are using crystal methamphetamine and want to quit. He is also the creator of The AfterMeth Podcast, dedicated to supporting gay and bisexual men in recovery from crystal meth. With 7+ years in recovery, Dallas offers a unique blend of lived experience, compassionate guidance, and practical strategies for transformation. Beyond just “quitting,” Dallas advocates for a holistic approach to recovery that embraces your authentic self and highest potential. His work focuses on identity transformation rather than mere abstinence, helping men rebuild their lives and discover who they truly are beneath the addiction.
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