Sounds of Synanon is the debut album by jazz guitarist Joe Pass.
Background and recording

The album was recorded with patients at the Synanon Drug Center, where Pass was being treated for addiction to heroin. Pass did not own his own guitar at the time of the album's recording, and recorded using a borrowed electric solid-body guitar.

Jazz critic Leonard Feather reviewed the album for the July 5, 1962 issue of DownBeat magazine and said, "This album does more than merely present a group of good musicians, it unveils a star. In Joe Pass, Synanon and Pacific Jazz have discovered a major jazz talent..." - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvPjlvLqnz8&list=PLutPrZUX__DYoot9LoEtIZs3pfDD0fF43&index=1

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Thanks to the podcast #TrueAnon, I recently learned about the roots of the abusive Troubled Teen Industry and it's ties to #Synanon, a spin off from AA. The story is a wild ride. If you are looking for a good listen I highly recommend this series called The Game.

https://on.soundcloud.com/u7ucE

Started listening to podcast The Sunshine Place about #Synanon. I spent three years there (age 7 1/2 - 10 1/2) when my (already divorced) parents moved in. I often refer to my experience there as the defining trauma of my childhood, though later custody battles and disintegrating relationship with my father also can claim places on the medal podia.

For many Synanon really was what saved their lives and credit where it's due. Joe Sam says Check it out.

https://shows.cadence13.com/podcast/the-sunshine-place