Journal Facts

Journal
International Journal of Self-Help and Self-Care
ISSN
1091-2851 (print) 1541-4450 (electronic)
Volume
1
Issue
2
Date
1/1/1999

Article Facts

Title
Synanon in Germany: An Example of a Residential Self-Help Organization for Drug Dependent Individuals
DOI
10.2190/YGUX-TN9D-XJNK-U7PY
Author
Frederic Fredersdorf
Pages
131-143
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Synanon in Germany: An Example of a Residential Self-Help Organization for Drug Dependent Individuals

Frederic Fredersdorf

DOI: 10.2190/YGUX-TN9D-XJNK-U7PY

Abstract

Synanon is the major residential self-help organization (SHO) for drug dependent individuals in Germany. Synanon can be regarded as the prototype of German residential self-help. This article provides an overview of Synanon s history and social life. Further, by summarizing the main results of two studies about German Synanon (Fredersdorf, 1994, 1997), this article demonstrates how Synanon spawns other therapeutic communities as well as has psychological and social effects on participants. The article closes with suggestions for further social research on German SHOs.

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