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Learning to Tell the Truth: A Recovering Addict's Experience with Synanon
50:52 - 55:36 (04:43)
A recovering addict recounts her experience with Synanon, a drug rehabilitation program notorious for The Game, which taught her to confront her own lies and face the truth about her addiction. Though she acknowledges the abusive aspects, she also highlights the value of being held accountable by a community of peers who had perhaps never had anyone call them out before.
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In this episode, the history of Synanon and how it became a popular addiction treatment program is explored through the experience of Lena, its first black member.
50:52 - 51:49 (00:57)
Summary
In this episode, the history of Synanon and how it became a popular addiction treatment program is explored through the experience of Lena, its first black member.
ChapterLearning to Tell the Truth: A Recovering Addict's Experience with Synanon
EpisodePart One: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Lena Waithe found the addiction game played at a rehabilitation center very useful, as it taught her to be truthful to herself about her addiction and her life in general.
51:49 - 52:45 (00:55)
Summary
Lena Waithe found the addiction game played at a rehabilitation center very useful, as it taught her to be truthful to herself about her addiction and her life in general.
ChapterLearning to Tell the Truth: A Recovering Addict's Experience with Synanon
EpisodePart One: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Relationships formed within anonymous meetings can call out others and keep them in check without breaking them down entirely, making it one of the best narcotics addiction treatment available anywhere in Southern California or the country.
52:45 - 55:36 (02:51)
Summary
Relationships formed within anonymous meetings can call out others and keep them in check without breaking them down entirely, making it one of the best narcotics addiction treatment available anywhere in Southern California or the country.