Charles Dederich
Charles Dederich was the founder of Synanon, a controversial drug rehabilitation program established in Santa Monica, California, in 1958. Originally created to help individuals overcome addiction through a radical approach of confrontational therapy, Synanon evolved into a cult that isolated its members from their families and promoted aggressive psychological tactics. Dederich's methods, which included public humiliation, garnered both acclaim and criticism, ultimately leading to the organization's dissolution in 1991 due to legal troubles and financial mismanagement.
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Charles Dederich founded the Synanon program for addicts in Santa Monica in 1958.
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