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Peter Hayward, Editor-in-Chief, and Adrian Gonzalez-Lopez, Senior Editor at The Lancet HIV, in conversation with the journal’s authors, explore their latest research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy. A monthly audio companion to the journal, this podcast covers a broad range of topics, from treatments of children with HIV to COVID-19 and chemsex, the experiences of HIV among global Indigenous populations to intimate partner violence and women with HIV, and more.
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Vision: To eradicate crystal meth addiction, especially among the gay male population. Mission: Using the power of social media, The AfterMeth will increase awareness around the characteristics and effects of crystal meth on the gay male population, provide stories of hope to inspire struggling addicts and produce a repository of tools to be used by the loved ones of gay meth addicts. Join Dr. Dallas Bragg every other week. You can find The AfterMeth Podcast anywhere you listen to your favor ...
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The Sex, Love, and Addiction: Healing Conversations for Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Men podcast, featuring Dr. David Fawcett, presents ongoing expert discussions highlighting the life concerns of gay, bisexual, and transgender men. Dr. Fawcett, Vice President of Clinical Programming for Seeking Integrity Treatment Centers, is a licensed psychotherapist and sexologist specializing in co-occurring addictions, notably paired drug use and sex (aka, chemsex). He is the author of Lust, Men, and ...
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Professor David Nutt has spent a career making the argument for a rational, evidence-based approach to drug policy and drug use. The scientific evidence still challenges perceived wisdom on drugs and for that reason can appear to be contentious. In this podcast, the Professor explores the actual harms and potential benefits of various drugs, challenging myths surrounding classification and legislation, and exploring the societal impact of poorly informed drug policy. Using evidence in public ...
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Where GBTQ men share their experience of the shame of feeling different while growing up and more importantly overcoming it. The Unapologaytic Podcast also explores gay culture and aims to build bridges with other communities.
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The Steam Room is a show specifically aimed at Men who have Sex with Men (MSM). These men could be heterosexual or anywhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Teaming up with the National Department of Health’s Phila Project, GaySA Radio has devised an interesting and informative look at the world of MSM. Each episode deals with a different aspect. Consisting of features, interviews, people’s opinions and a radio drama - each show focuses on a different aspect of MSM sexual and general health in an ent ...
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/freak/ Join Dr. Dallas Bragg and Christopher Hetzer, MSN, RN, ACRN, as they unpack the complexities of HIV stigma, addiction recovery, and sexual health in the modern era. From navigating healthcare as both provider and patient to exploring groundbreaking preventative treatments…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/transmutation/ In this episode of the AfterMeth Podcast, I sit down with Russell, a gay former crystal meth user who is now a Certified Peer Specialist. He went from a padded room to a Recovery Professional! Russell shares his personal journey of creating his own recovery route,…
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In this episode, Prof Neil and Dr Thurgur speak with electronic musician Jon Hopkins. Together, they explore the intersection of music, mental health, and psychedelics. Jon shares his personal journey, from his early love of music to his experiments with electronic sounds as well as discussing how experiences with meditation and psychedelics have p…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/jesus/ In this episode of the Aftermeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Tim, a gay former crystal meth addict who credits his recovery to his relationship with Jesus Christ. Tim discusses the complexities of addiction, recovery, and faith, particularly within the LGBTQ comm…
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Florence Riako Anam (Global Network of People Living with HIV, Kisumu, Kenya) and Bruce Richman (Prevention Access Campaign in New York, USA) join Adrian Gonzalez to discuss the importance of a clear message on U=U to end AIDS as a public health threat. Read the full Article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(24)00241-…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/soberdefined/ In this week’s episode of The AfterMeth, Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with the Anti – AA Queer Recovery Coach Mick Resendez to discuss addiction recovery in the LGBTQ+ community. They explore the role of alcohol as a trigger for crystal meth use and the need for alte…
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In this episode, Prof Nutt meets with Prof Alex Stevens, researcher in drug policy, treatment and harm reduction and Gillian Shorter, a researcher into the health and wellbeing of people who use alcohol and drugs. In this episode they discuss harm reduction strategies in the UK. They delve into the root causes of the stigma surrounding substance us…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/heartbreak/ In this moving episode of The AfterMeth, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Melissa McCracken, Executive Director at a Los Angeles recovery center specializing in sexualized drug use and chem sex addiction treatment. Together, we explore the profound concept of …
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In this episode of the Unapologaytic podcast, host Pierre engages with painter Dan Swan @danswanart | danswanart.com to explore his representation of the male body in art. Dan shares the aesthetic inspirations behind his work and the natural beauty and seduction of the male form. The conversation delves into societal attitudes and censorship toward…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/chemsex/ In this episode of the Aftermeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with Daniel Gilsenan, Head of Supervision at Controlling Chemsex, the UK’s most active chemsex support charity, to discuss the complexities of addiction recovery, particularly in the context of chemsex…
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What is the UK medical cannabis industry looking like in 2024? We are 6 years on from legalisation of cannabis-based medical products in the UK and although many patients have now been able to access these products, many others are still struggling to get access. In this episode of the Drug Science podcast, Prof. David Nutt is joined by three leadi…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/buttstuff/ Let's talk about butt stuff! In this episode of The AfterMeth, host Dr. Dallas Bragg welcomes urologist Dr. Tom Gaither for a raw and honest conversation about crystal meth and its impact on sexual health. First up is a topic near and dear to any recovering meth addic…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/intimacy/ I really loved this discussion with Coach Alex Ray, a Queer Intimacy Coach for Queer People. What a much-needed service! We discuss topics such as overcoming religious trauma, practicing intimacy, and the role of OnlyFans in promoting healthy sexuality. Coach Alex shar…
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In this episode, we meet with Darren Murphy, a Chemsex Specialist Practitioner at Forward Leeds, to discuss chemsex, addiction, as well as addressing the link with the LGBTQ+ community. Darren shares his personal journey, navigating the challenges of drug addiction and everything which came with it. Realising the limited support available for peopl…
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Send us a text Supplementary Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/loneliness/ I really enjoyed this conversation with Dan, a former Methamphetamine addict whose story is very similar to my own. Yet, he provides so many unique perspectives. In this conversation, Dan discusses how he was able to maintain a high-functioning life while using meth…
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Editor-in-Chief Peter Hayward is joined by Adrian Gonzalez (Deputy Editor) and Richard Henderson (Senior Editor) to reflect on 10 years since the launch of The Lancet HIV. Read this month´s anniversary editorial here: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(24)00245-5/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_lanhiv Cont…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/queersober/ Phil Brunke is a new friend of mine who I met in a Facebook group called "Here, Queer. Sober" (link found below). In this episode of the AfterMeth I talk with Phil, who is a recovering crystal meth addict. We discuss his story, the pressures faced by gay men, the jou…
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Simon Ruffell, a psychiatrist and ayahuasca researcher with extensive experience working with Indigenous communities in the Amazon Basin. He discusses the potential of Indigenous medicines to complement Western psychiatric care and reduce relapse rates. Dr. Ruffell compares Western and Indigenous approaches to …
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Send us a text I love featuring other Coaches, especially queer ones in recovery! In this episode, I interview my new friend Alex Garner, a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach, about his journey to sobriety and the tools and techniques that helped him stay sober. Alex shares his experience with addiction to various substances, and how he finally found …
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/healing/ Matthew Fuller is a friend, colleague, and kick-ass Certified Coach, and I was honored to sit down with him for this week's podcast episode. Quitting meth is often the easy part of recovery; the hard work lies in self-awareness, trauma healing, and cultivating radical c…
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Send us a text Happy 30th Birthday, Crystal Meth Anonymous! Johnathon Vasquez, a member of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA), shares his experience with addiction and recovery in this episode of the Aftermeth Podcast. He discusses his journey of relapse and recovery, highlighting the importance of doing the work and following the suggestions of the prog…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: www.drdallasbragg.com/kinky/ In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg discusses the intersection of kink and sobriety with guests Daddy Dale and Sober Steve. They explore how individuals can navigate their sexual identities and desires after overcoming addiction, emphasizing the importance of communication, communi…
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In this episode, we meet with Dr Karenza Moore as she discusses changes in drug trends in the UK, focusing on the motivations, risks, and patterns of drug use, particularly among young people. Karenza identifies trends in drug use, including the impact of the lockdown on substance abuse. She also examines various drug trends within dance music cult…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/hiv/ In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Mark S. King, an HIV writer and advocate, about living with HIV and meth addiction. Mark's latest book, "My Fabulous Disease," is discussed as a launching point for topics such as stigma and shame associated with HIV, the la…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/methy/ Holden, the author of 'Hold'n It Down,' shares his experiences with addiction, sex, and recovery. He discusses his journey from being a meth addict to finding sobriety and self-awareness. Our discussion dives into the propensity of meth to lower inhibitions and push the t…
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In this episode, Prof Nutt meets with Rose Cartwright as she discusses the impact of psychedelics on her Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She reflects on some of the common misconceptions around OCD as well as the impact diagnosis and traditional treatment had on her life. Throughout the episode, she reflects on her own psychedelic experiences,…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: www.drdallasbragg.com/employment/ In this episode of the Aftermath podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Kevin Hyer, Esq. Founder/CEO of The Hyer Calling Foundation. They discuss the importance of promoting and maintaining a Recovery-Friendly Workplace and the challenges faced by individuals in recovery. Kevi…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: http://www.drdallasbragg.com/methandaids/ Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with two of the most influential voices in Crystal Meth Addiction Recovery, Dr. David Fawcett and Terrence Crawford. Dr. Fawcett is the author of "Lust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Men's Guide to Sex and Recovery," and Mr. Crawford is the Writer, …
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In this episode, we meet with Satya, a consciousness activist, who has been entirely dedicated to the expansion and evolution of human consciousness for 15 years. Throughout this time, she has facilitated retreats for over 63,000 people around the world, with profound processes of transformation. Satya is the founder of Working With Satya and of th…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: http://www.drdallasbragg.com/decisionpoint/ In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Mausjohn, a recovering addict, about his struggle with addiction to crystal meth. He discusses his involvement in the ballroom scene and how drugs were prevalent within that community. The turning point for Mausjohn was …
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Send us a text Supplementary Study Guide: http://www.drdallasbragg.com/meditation-in-recovery/ In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Jason Linney, a meditation teacher, about the benefits of meditation for addiction recovery. They discuss the misconception that meditation is about stopping thoughts and explain that it is actually about aware…
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In this episode, we meet with Prof Susanne MacGregor and Prof Karen Duke to explore the issues surrounding drug use in prisons. They discuss the ways vulnerable inmates can be targeted by gangs, as well as how various aspects of the prison environment can increase the potential harms of psychoactive substances. The risk matrix: Drug-related deaths …
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: http://www.drdallasbragg.com/thework/ In this episode of the After Meth Podcast, host Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Brian Banks, a former meth addict and now the host of his own podcast called Raging HeartOn, about his journey to recovery and the importance of therapy in his healing process. They discuss the c…
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Salome Kuchukidze (McGill University, Canada) and Souleymane Diabaté (Université Laval) join Editor-in-Chief, Peter Hayward, to talk about links between intimate partner violence and vertical HIV transmission. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(24)00148-6/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_gene…
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Adrian Gonzalez is joined by Jose M. Zuniga (IAPAC, Fast-Track Cities Institute) to talk about the IAPAC – Lancet HIV Commission on the future of urban HIV responses. Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://twitter.com/thelancet https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal https://lin…
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Send us a text Episode Study Guide: www.drdallasbragg.com/untanglingmeth/ In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg discusses the challenges of sober sex and intimacy after crystal meth addiction with psychosexual therapist David Clifford. They address common questions and concerns, such as approaching sober sex, untangling sexual function with pornography…
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In this episode, David Nutt meets with Dr Duncan Still, a GP with significant interest in integrative medicine. He highlights the importance of adopting a holistic approach when providing support for patients and connecting traditional medicine with modern medicine as opposed to discounting it. Duncan explains how this holistic and integrative appr…
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Send us a text Study Gude: www.drdallasbragg.com/marybeth/ In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with Mary Beth O'Connor, author of 'From Junkie to Judge, One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.' Mary Beth, who was a long-term methamphetamine addict, discusses her amazing journey from addiction and deep trauma to recovery and eventuall…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: www.drdallasbragg.com/josh/ Josh Gray, a former heroin addict, shares his story of addiction and trauma. He was molested as a child and started using heroin at a young age. His addiction escalated throughout high school, and he would spend weekends alone in the woods shooting up heroin. The catalyst for his …
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In this episode we meet with Dr Apo Aporosa He discusses his unconventional route to his PhD, having not finished school and joined the Army followed by the police only to break into academia at a masters level and continuing studies from there. Apo talks about his PTSD diagnosis and his subsequent journey with Kava, a spiritual drink consumed in F…
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Adrian Gonzalez (Editor) entrevista Alejandro García García (Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas del Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal, Instituto Ramon y Cajal de investigación Sanitaria en Madrid,España) sobre los avances en los tiempos de transición de las personas con VIH en España entre las distintas etapas de su vinculación a la atenci…
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Send us a text Supplementary Study Gude: www.drdallasbragg.com/sexaddiction/ In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg and Ken Howard discuss the concept of sex addiction and its controversial nature. They explore the lack of objective diagnostic criteria for sex addiction and the subjective nature of its diagnosis. They also discuss the importance of…
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Send us a text Study Guide for this Episode: www.drdallasbragg.com/family/ Mark, a former crystal meth addict, shares his journey of addiction, recovery, and self-acceptance. He discusses the enabling behavior of his family, the role of spirituality in his recovery, and the challenges of uncoupling crystal meth from sex. Mark emphasizes the importa…
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In this episode, Kate Hayes reflects on her experiences with the LSD Microdot Gang, drawing upon her interactions and experiences with Dr. Christine Bott and Richard Kemp. She addresses Richard and Christine’s aspiration to bring about positive change in the world using LSD which led to their eventual arrest following involvement in an LSD producti…
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Send us a text Study guide: www.drdallasbragg.com/psychedelics/ In this episode of The AfterMeth, Steve Taylor, a psychedelic somatic facilitator, discusses the use of psychedelics in healing and sobriety. He explains that psychedelic somatic therapy focuses on accessing and processing deep-rooted traumas and core material in a safe and relational …
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Send us a text In this episode of The AfterMeth, Dr. Dallas sits down with former crystal meth addict Kaushal V. Kaushal shares his journey of addiction and recovery. He initially turned to alcohol and Adderall to cope with the pressures of medical school. Eventually, he spiraled into meth addiction, which intensified during the pandemic. With the …
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Professor Serge Eholie (PACCI Programme, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire) joins Peter Hayward to discuss a recent randomised trial of treatments for HIV-2 in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Togo. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(24)00085-7/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_lanhiv Co…
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In this episode we meet with Dr Julie Holland. She discussed how MDMA influenced her career and inspired her to investigate its therapeutic potential. Controversially, she has investigated the effect of MDMA in schizophrenia and its potential in preventing paranoia and inhibiting auditory hallucinations during its effects. Dr Holland touches upon d…
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Send us a text In this episode of the AfterMeth podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Dino Miliotis, a recovering addict and spokesperson for Opiate, a data science company using AI to combat the opioid epidemic. They discuss the challenges of addiction recovery, the importance of accurate communication between patients and healthcare professionals,…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Aftermeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Brandon, a survivor of crystal meth addiction. They discuss the importance of nightly routines and how they can impact sobriety and mental well-being. Brandon shares his personal journey, starting from his childhood and feeling abandoned, to his experiences with ad…
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