by Joe Hisel | Dec 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
Scott Weiland’s music provided the soundtrack to my teenage angst and my post-teen hopefulness. He will always have a place in my heart. Coming up as an angst-filled teen in the late ‘90s, grunge and alternative rock were a regular staple in my musical diet. I... by Joe Hisel | Dec 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
Addiction is a selfish disease. Addiction is indiscriminate in its victims. Like a tidal wave it appears, often without warning or provocation, and destroys everything in its path, leaving its victims bewildered and never quite the same. This indiscriminate disease is... by Joe Hisel | Dec 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
We still don’t get it right when it comes to understanding addiction. The most recent example of our failure to appreciate what makes addictive behavior so compelling is the burgeoning widespread addiction to the synthetic opiate oxycodone—with all of its tragic... by Joe Hisel | Dec 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
At A Better Life Recovery, we believe that the gifts and skills of modern science can contribute significantly to the 12-step process of spiritual transformation. Introduction Recently there have been some Tweets and other opinions from folks out there on the Internet... by Joe Hisel | Dec 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Erica Troiani 12/08/15 Through trial and error, I’ve learned how to apply ACOA to the two most primary triggers. It’s a common refrain every year during the holidays: Dealing with your family, particularly parents, can be a real nightmare. There’s the usual... 
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