Chapter
The Traumatic Experience of Marine Corps Basic Training
44:29 - 47:52 (03:22)
The traumatizing experience of Marine Corps basic training is likened to a game, where people are put together and pushed to their physical and mental limits until they can't exist outside of the group. The origins of the game can be traced to a mix of A.A.'s teachings and psychiatry.
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The core philosophy of Marine Corps basic training is the use of tough love to fix people by making them uncomfortable first.
44:29 - 46:19 (01:49)
Marine Corps
Summary
The core philosophy of Marine Corps basic training is the use of tough love to fix people by making them uncomfortable first. While some describe it as a game, it can create a bond and sense of belonging within the group.
ChapterThe Traumatic Experience of Marine Corps Basic Training
EpisodePart One: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The routine of the rehab facility created by Charles Deterik involves asking new members to quit drugs cold turkey, while they're welcomed into the communal lifestyle of the club, with hard labor, mutual support, and group therapy.
46:19 - 47:52 (01:32)
Addiction
Summary
The routine of the rehab facility created by Charles Deterik involves asking new members to quit drugs cold turkey, while they're welcomed into the communal lifestyle of the club, with hard labor, mutual support, and group therapy.