The Rise and Fall of Synanon: A California Utopia

The Rise and Fall of Synanon: A California Utopia

Chuck Dederich—a former Alcoholics Anonymous member who coined the phrase “Today is the first day of the rest of your life”—established Synanon as an innovative drug rehabilitation center near the Santa Monica beach in 1958. Synanon evolved quickly into an experimental commune and “religion” that attracted thousands of nonaddict members and was strongly committed to social justice and progressive education. Over 25,000 people were members of Synanon at various times, including jazz mu

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