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METH IS A MYTH –
May 22, 2024 – The silent epidemic of methamphetamine addiction in the LGBTQ+ community has reached a breaking point, leaving countless lives shattered in its wake. In response to this growing crisis, Mr Lamm hosted the ChemSex Crisis Summit March 14-15 in West Hollywood, CA. The event was held to bring professionals together to confront uncomfortable truths about addiction and exploitation… “I knew the data inside and out — I just never thought I’d become one of those grim statistics myself,” he recounts ruefully.
His journey from a rising star in the world of public health to a homeless addict on the streets of LA is a testament to the insidious power of meth addiction. After earning his PhD and advising on policies at a prestigious government agency, Dr. J’s groundbreaking insights into the LGBTQ community’s health disparities propelled him to a renowned university to lead cutting-edge research initiatives. With a generous salary and a beautiful home in the Hollywood Hills, Dr. J felt like he had it all.
But beneath the veneer of success, he was struggling with his own demons. “At first, meth was just a way to let loose and have fun,” he admits. “But then it became a way to cope with stress, a way to make sex hotter, a way to make myself feel more confident.”
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