Step2

Step2 reports using: buprenorphine, often known as Suboxone, which reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal so you can focus on recovery; extended-release naltrexone, often known as Vivitrol, a once-monthly shot that blocks the effects of opioids and can reduce alcohol cravings; oral naltrexone, a daily pill that can reduce alcohol cravings or block the effects of opioids; acamprosate, which helps your brain settle after you stop drinking, easing things like restlessness and trouble sleeping; disulfiram, a medication that causes an unpleasant reaction if you drink, which helps some people stay committed to not drinking; clonidine, a medication that can calm some physical symptoms of withdrawal; nicotine replacement, like patches or gum, to help with quitting smoking or vaping; non-nicotine medications that support quitting smoking or tobacco.

Step2 reports offering: cognitive behavioral therapy, a talk therapy that helps you notice and change the thought patterns that lead to substance use; motivational interviewing, a counseling style that helps you find your own reasons to change, without lectures or judgment; trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected; relapse prevention, which helps you spot your triggers early and make a plan so a hard moment doesn't undo your progress; the Matrix Model, a structured program that combines therapy, education, and family support, often used for cocaine or methamphetamine use; anger management, practical skills for noticing anger early and cooling it down; substance use counseling, regular sessions with a counselor focused on your recovery.

Yes. Step2 reports offering trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected.

That doesn't have to stop you. Step2 reports offering transportation assistance, help getting to and from treatment.

Possibly, yes. Step2 reports offering housing services, help finding or keeping a stable place to live.

Yes. Step2 reports offering employment counseling or training, help finding work or building job skills.

Yes. Step2 reports offering integrated primary care, which means regular medical care in the same place as your treatment.

Treatment doesn't just stop when your program ends. Step2 reports offering: discharge planning, a concrete plan made with you before you leave; aftercare and continuing care, ongoing support after your main program ends; follow-up after discharge, check-ins to see how you're doing; self-help groups, peer meetings like AA, NA, or SMART Recovery; peer mentoring, support from people who have been through recovery themselves.

No. Smoking is not permitted at Step2. Vaping is not permitted.

Step2 reports serving women. If you're not sure whether a program is the right fit for you, call and ask. It's a normal question and they hear it every day.

Step2 reports serving young adults and adults.