The Synanon Fix: Did The Cure Become a Cult? | Season 1 | Episode 4

Strap Yourself to the Mast

TV-MA | 1 HR 0 MIN

When the Los Angeles Times reports on Synanon’s nine-day alleged abduction of Frances Winn, Chuck begins stockpiling guns and ammunition – and is accused of conspiracy to commit murder.

1.Here Come the Dopefiends

Former alcoholic Chuck Dederich founds a controversial drug rehab that soon grows into a popular nationwide social movement.

2.A War on Convention

As Synanon continues to grow, Chuck’s utopian vision begins to crack under his increasingly authoritative demands.

3.What the Hell Is Happening?

After his wife’s passing, Chuck becomes increasingly tyrannical and demands that all married members must find new partners.

4.Strap Yourself to the Mast

As Chuck and Synanon face serious allegations and scrutiny from the press, many adherents struggle to piece together their lives.