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Lewis Yablonsky
From my viewpoint, Chuck Dederich’s creation, Synanon One, is one of the great humanitarian inventions of…
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Remembering David Binns
I always got a thrill seeing him walking toward me or knowing I was going home…
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Synanon Was the Granddaddy of All Drug Rehab – and I lived there as a Square
Synanon has rightfully been called the granddaddy of all drug rehab. It was free. How many…
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One Dopefiend’s Story
… I don’t begrudge or dispute anybody’s bitterness, pain, or suffering. That’s yours. Just let me…
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Irving Goldworm’s interview With Margo
This is an excerpt from Irving’s unpublished manuscript entitled “Consenting Addicts Life in Synanon” With permission…
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Who Knew Chester Was Drinking?
“What do you want me to do make a lifestyle out of proving that Chester is…
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Naya Arbiter Celebration of Life
Her compassion extended beyond people. She was outspoken about the environment and climate change, and was…
