The Synanon Fix

The HBO documentary series *The Synanon Fix* chronicles the stunning transformation of a community that started with good intentions. In the 1950s, Charles Dederich founded Synanon as a radical drug rehabilitation program. It was initially seen as a revolutionary success, offering a new way for people to overcome addiction. Through compelling archival footage and revealing interviews with former members, the series shows how this promising experiment devolved into a controlling and violent cult. What began as a safe haven became a dystopian society with its own strange laws and intimidating practices. The four-part series explores the complex journey from a utopian ideal to a dangerous social movement. The series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.