Recent Posts
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S2L’s Weekly COVID-19 update with Dr. Andrew Daigle
Hello Team, I want to let all of you know that I am keeping up with the COVID-19 crisis and will remain available to all of you. I will plan to give an update once a week and as needed. My goals are to: 1. Support the best practices and behaviors as we are doing […] -
COVID-19 Message
A message from our CEO, We wanted to take a moment to reach out and address the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation. We want all of our friends, family, associates, service recipients, and future service recipients to know we are taking this very seriously. We are monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our area […] -
S2L Recovery Is Now a State-Licensed Facility
S2L Recovery is excited to announce that we are now licensed by the TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. We are proud of all the work our members have put forth to achieve this goal, as it was previously thought impossible for a Christ-centered recovery program to become a licensed facility. Our […] -
Addiction Treatment: Medical (Disease) Model, or Something Else?
I recently spoke to a graduate of an in-patient addiction treatment facility in Tennessee. He said he was cured of his alcohol addiction. I didn’t know how to respond. My training as a therapist has taught me that being diagnosed with an addiction to drugs or alcohol is a life sentence. AA groups all over […] -
6 Tips to Avoid Holiday Triggers
Holidays can be tough. Family get-togethers can reignite ongoing arguments. Old friends can come back in town and try to pick up right where they left off. The stress of these and other factors can make it difficult to maintain sobriety. These mental triggers as well as old and familiar circumstances that had previously led […] -
Middle Tennessee College and Addiction Recovery Facility Join Forces To Offer College Credit for Completing Treatment
Williamson College is teaming up with Spring 2 Life Recovery to offer useable college credits in exchange for completion of the recovery program curriculum. The agreement will be signed on October 1st, 2019, and go into effect next year. This partnership is the first of its kind, but hopefully not the last. “We want other […] -
How to Choose a Rehab Facility
The success of recovery for you or a loved one is crucial. Many rehab centers exist to help treat specific kinds of intoxicants or to focus on different "methods." Understanding the options and the depth of each treatment on offer will help determine which program will be the most beneficial. Because so much weighs on […] -
Warning Signs of Relapse
We don't instill in our participants the notion that once an addict always an addict. But, we would be remiss to say that once you find freedom, you are immune to all temptations. Relapse is possible. Statistically, the first 90 to 180 days after leaving an addiction center are the most crucial for individuals. Recognizing […] -
Recovery Tips for a Sober Summer
Summer is just around the corner. For us Middle Tennessee residents it can mean an increase in activities. We often associate winter weather with negative moods, but summer can bring about negative changes also. You would think with more sunshine it would have the opposite effect. But, in truth, we always need to manage our […] -
Avoiding Relapse During the Holidays
Between gift giving, celebrations, and time with family, the holidays are stressful. And, for everyone. Those who are recovering from addiction may find it harder. With an amplified social calendar, money spent on gifts, and spending time with loved ones, we can forget to think about ourselves. What is supposed to be a time full […]
