the history of Synanon called The Game. Throughout the series, one of the show's hosts, Brace Belden, talks about his childhood experience in a correctional, co-ed private facility called the Monarch School, which has been closed due to allegations of widespread abuse under the watch of its founder, Patrick McKenna, a Synanon disciple. On January 13, 2023, The Last Podcast on the Left released an episode on Synanon as part of their series on the Troubled teen industry. See also Attack therapy Human potential movement Prop 36 Élan School Cenikor Foundation CEDU The Seed (organisation) References External links A German offshoot of Synanon Addiction organizations in the United States Therapeutic community Social history of California New religious movements Mental health organizations in California Cults Addiction and substance abuse organizations