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The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult?

The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult?

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Explore the rise and fall of the Synanon organization — through the eyes of the members who lived it — from its early days as a groundbreaking drug rehabilitation program to its later descent into what many consider a cult.

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

20 July 2025

Country

United States of America

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