trap house

What is a “Trap House”?

Early use of the term “trap house” became interchangeable with “crack house.” A “trap house” is a general term for a drug house typically associated with being in a bad neighborhood. A lot of stereotypes come into play when talking about a trap house, such as the assumption of being located in a low-income neighborhood with a…

codeine cough syrup

Codeine Crazy – Cough Syrup Addiction: A Complete Guide

Codeine cough syrup has been widely misused for decades, especially by teenagers wishing to get high or drunk without stealing liquor or paying for illegal drugs. Many people have abused this medicine because it is available for purchase; however, since the alcohol has been removed and codeine-based cough syrups have been restricted, patterns of codeine…

adventure therapy

Adventure Therapy for Addiction Treatment: It Really Works!

Being in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, there is no better place to participate in adventure therapy than in Asheville, NC. When individuals consider addiction treatment, they typically picture sitting in a room talking to a therapist or in a group with other people. While individual therapy is an integral part of Oasis…

porn addiction

Porn Addiction: Is There Hope?

While many people doubt whether porn addiction is a real affliction,  individuals suffering from porn addiction symptoms wonder-is there hope? Consuming pornography is all too common. Studies estimate that between 86% and 96% of men regularly consume porn, while the percentage of women is approximately 50%. However, watching too much sexually explicit material can bring…