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Jazz Musicians in a Drug Rehabilitation Program
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The drug rehabilitation program, Sinanon, had a progressive approach to drug addiction, accepting even sex workers and jazz musicians as members. With its non-judgmental attitude, several jazz musicians struggling with addiction also became members.
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The Sinanon cult was founded in the 1950s and initially gained popularity due to its progressiveness, including being fully integrated and accepting of sex workers.
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The Sinanon cult was founded in the 1950s and initially gained popularity due to its progressiveness, including being fully integrated and accepting of sex workers. However, the group eventually became increasingly authoritarian and abusive towards its members, leading to its downfall.
ChapterJazz Musicians in a Drug Rehabilitation Program
EpisodePart One: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode explores the early days of Sinanon, a drug rehabilitation program that turned into a cult-like group.
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This podcast episode explores the early days of Sinanon, a drug rehabilitation program that turned into a cult-like group. Hollywood celebrities such as Milton Berle and Leonard Nimoy were briefly involved in the organization before it turned violent.