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

Chuck is consumed by paranoia and Synanon erupts in violence. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices... more

After Chuck's wife Betty passes away, he quickly finds a new partner, and he instructs his followers to find new... more

Chuck declares that there will be no more children born in Synanon, and he goes to great lengths to make... more