Chapter
The Society of Alcoholics Anonymous
1:04:09 - 1:10:08 (05:59)
The founder of Alcoholics Anonymous created a society with its own social norms and structure, where working and volunteering were key aspects of sobriety. There is no clear evidence on how long people stay sober, but AA has become a well-known tool to combat addiction.
Clips
This podcast will review the history of Sinanon, a drug rehabilitation center in California that started in the 1950s and evolved into a controversial and violent cult.
1:04:09 - 1:06:57 (02:48)
Sinanon
Summary
This podcast will review the history of Sinanon, a drug rehabilitation center in California that started in the 1950s and evolved into a controversial and violent cult.
ChapterThe Society of Alcoholics Anonymous
EpisodePart One: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The hierarchy amongst addicts is discussed in this podcast episode, as well as the idea that some addictions outrank others.
1:06:57 - 1:10:08 (03:10)
Addiction
Summary
The hierarchy amongst addicts is discussed in this podcast episode, as well as the idea that some addictions outrank others. The speaker also discusses the ease of manipulating a dope addict and the difficulty in obtaining accurate information about rehab success rates.