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24
The
PLAIN TRUTH
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CREATIVE LEISURE
The average Synanon residen! lives by the "cubic day." This
represents one week of at least
1
0-hours-a-day work, followed
by a week of "creative leisure." 1n wh1ch artists pa1nt. wnters
wnte. mus1c1ans compose or practice, teachers teach. and others
s1mply read books, listen to Synanon tapes (below). start a
semmar or play spontaneous Synanon games (p1ctured nght).
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WORK
Synanon is no welfare state. Work in Synanon Industries alone
provides $3 million in funds to support the ex-add1ct's spartan.
but sufficient, lifestyle. The work varíes from self-supportmg
Synanon industries (mamly the selling of specialty advert1s1ng)
or Synanon-run gas stations, to manual labor for newer members
1n Synanon's main buildings. In return for their work. ex-addicts
receíve all basic necessities, such as clothes, meals, rooms,
medical and dental care, and books.
February
1972