21K views · 136 reactions | The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia looks like the asylum of nightmares and for many, it was. But it started out as a place of compassion whose massive overcrowding lead to desperate measures by doctors and staff. Daily and nightly tours now offer visitors its complex history, along with an occasional paranormal scare. See more: https://cnn.it/47CIhXs | CNN | Facebook

Exploring why people were committed to what were once called 'insane asylums,' now the most of them are abandoned. These facilities often served as dumping grounds for those deemed insane, with little evidence or testing. Many were committed based on family claims alone. The asylums closed due to overcrowding, untrained staff, and neglect. Portrayed as horrific in films, the reality was equally grim. Many patients were released without support, left to survive on their own, with some returning t

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137 reactions · 69 shares | Forsaken opens this weekend at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, home to one of West Virginia’s scariest haunted houses. Step inside for a night of terror and explore three brand-new flashlight tours. General Admission is $30 and Flashlight Tours are $11, sold onsite only. Skip the wait — VIP tickets are available online now at www.theasylumwv.com | Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum | Facebook