By the early 2000s, the “troubled teens” of Straight Incorporated have grown up, and they’re no longer victims, they’re survivors. Many... more

It’s the 1990s, and the rehab landscape has changed, but into this new environment enters a familiar opportunist. Dr. Miller... more

Princess Diana graces Straight Incorporated with her presence at the invitation of the First Lady, Nancy Reagan. Their visit puts... more

Straight Incorporated sets its sites on the next prime market. The suburbs of Washington, D.C., with its population of wealthy... more

As Straight Incorporated makes plans to expand across the country, the program’s founder recruits a powerful ally with connections to... more

The Seed is heading down a dark and dangerous path, but nobody seems to realize it, except for the kids.... more

To understand Straight, we have to look back at its predecessor: The Seed. This Florida-based rehab center was founded by... more

On Halloween of 1982, a Florida teenager named Valerie is kidnapped from her home, by her own mom. She ends... more

Welcome to the 1980s, where the war on drugs rages on and America's teenagers are caught in the crossfire. Enter... more

Chuck Dederich's story reaches its conclusion. Whether or not Synanon does is up for debate.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy... more