Chapter
The History of Synanon, the First Drug Rehab Program
13:56 - 17:07 (03:10)
Synanon was the first drug rehab program in the US focused on rehabilitating drug addicts. While it started as a supportive community, it devolved into a cult-like environment where harsh treatment and punishment were common.
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This episode discusses how parents have the power to sign over physical control of their troubled child to teen treatment facilities and how the troubled teen industry got its start with Synanon, a drug rehab program that became a cult in the 1970s.
13:56 - 15:02 (01:05)
Troubled Teen Industry
Summary
This episode discusses how parents have the power to sign over physical control of their troubled child to teen treatment facilities and how the troubled teen industry got its start with Synanon, a drug rehab program that became a cult in the 1970s.
ChapterThe History of Synanon, the First Drug Rehab Program
EpisodePart One: Elan School: The Worst 'Troubled Teen' Facility
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Synanon drug rehab program was founded on the principles of harsh punishment and public humiliation, which later turned into brainwashing tactics and attracted members of the Manson family cult.
15:02 - 17:07 (02:04)
Drug Rehab Program
Summary
The Synanon drug rehab program was founded on the principles of harsh punishment and public humiliation, which later turned into brainwashing tactics and attracted members of the Manson family cult. The program was met with controversy and ultimately shut down.