'From Healing to Horror': Was Synanon, the Rehab Program that Became a Religious Movement, a Cult?

Synanon members in 1975.Photo:San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images/HBO San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images/HBO Before there were organizations in place to help people with drug addiction, the landscape for people with these problems was harsh and unforgiving. In the late 1950s, Charles “Chuck” Dederich wanted to change that. Dederich — who was open about being a member of Alcoholic Anonymous — wanted to create a similar program that helped people with drug addiction as well.

'Full House' 's Jodie Sweetin Marries Mescal Wasilewski: 'He's the Best Teammate I Could Ask For'

Jodie Sweetin and Mescal Wasilewski.Photo: Chris J Evans It’s a full(er) house forJodie Sweetin! On Saturday evening, the actress wed her boyfriend of five years, clinical social workerMescal Wasilewski, in an intimate ceremony at a private home in Malibu with her two daughters andFull Housecastmates, includingJohn StamosandCandace Cameron Bure, in attendance, PEOPLE can exclusively share. “I know I have the right partner for the rest of whatever life brings me,” says Sweetin, 40, whogot engagedto Wasilewski in January.

'Full House' Stars Reflect on Show's 35th Anniversary: 'They Said It Wouldn't Last Until Thanksgiving'

Thursday marked35 yearssinceFull Housepremiered, and two of the beloved ABC sitcom’s stars took the chance to reflect on its unexpected success and legacy in their lives. “When when it first came out, the reviews said it wouldn’t last until Thanksgiving,“John Stamostold PEOPLE Wednesday night at the “Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine” annual fundraiser for theScleroderma Research Foundation— an organization with long-standing ties to Stamos' late costarBob Saget. Stamos, 59, admitted he still can’t quite wrap his mind around the show’s cultural impact, but he’s grown to appreciate it more as the years have gone on.

'General Hospital' Actress Sonya Eddy Dead at 55: 'The World Lost Another Creative Angel'

General Hospital’s Sonya Eddy has died at the age of 55. On Tuesday, actressOctavia Spencerannounced the death of her close friend in an Instagram post. “My friend @sonyaeddy passed away last night,” Spencer captioned a headshot of Eddy. “The world lost another creative angel. Her legions of @generalhospitalabc fans will miss her 💔🕊️” General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini also released a statement to PEOPLE: “I am heartbroken about the loss of the incredible Sonya Eddy.

'Glee' Alum Ali Stroker and Husband David Perlow Welcome First Baby Together: 'We Are So Lucky'

Photo: Ali Stroker/Instagram Ali Strokeris officially a mom! “World meet Jesse Kenneth Perlow! Born 11/8 healthy and so happy to be here!” she captioned a carousel of photos where she and Perlow pose with the newborn. “Life will never be the same. We are so lucky that you are our boy! 💙💙💙💙,” she concluded the caption. The Tony Award winner announced in July that she and Perlow wereexpectingtogether with a sweet post onInstagramalso celebrating the couple’s wedding anniversary.