doi:10.7916/yym8-1202Oral history interview with David A. Deitch, 2015Deitch, David Aoral historiesmixed materialCollege teachersTherapeutic communitiesSubstance abuse--TreatmentDrug abuse--Treatment--United StatesDeitch, David ARosenthal, Mitchell S., 1935-Phoenix House (Organization)Synanon (Foundation)Daytop Village, incDeitch begins by discussing his early drug use and exposure, as well as his struggle to get clean at Synanon. After narrating his experience with the Synanon group, Deitch explains how he tried to impact policy as an administrator at Synanon, and eventually again at Daytop Village. Through his connections with the rehabilitation world, Deitch met Mitchell Rosenthal before Phoenix House is established, and uses his knowledge to help advise Rosenthal. After leaving Synanon, Deitch discusses his subsequent involvement with Daytop Village and briefly touches on his time working for the New York City government