

The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult?
Overview
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.
Seasons (1)
Miniseries
4 Episodes
2024
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