If your loved one has started treatment at a harm reduction clinic like Arrow Medical, you might be feeling hopeful — but also confused. Harm reduction might not match what you pictured when you imagined “treatment.” That’s okay. It works — and it saves lives.
1. What Is Harm Reduction?
Harm reduction means:
- Meeting people where they are at to achieve their own goals
- Offering care without requiring abstinence
- Supporting any positive change
- Keeping people alive, stable, and connected to health services
At Arrow Medical, that looks like:
- Methadone, kadian, and Suboxone programs
- Safe opioid supply (including Dilaudid)
- Monthly Sublocade injections
- Hepatitis C care
- Access to mental health and wraparound supports
2. It’s Real, Evidence-Based Treatment
This isn’t “giving up.” It’s providing life-saving care while helping patients build trust and regain stability. Many people use harm reduction as a stepping stone to long-term recovery.
3. What Will Your Loved One Experience?
They’ll walk into a respectful, nonjudgmental clinic staffed by trained addiction medicine doctors. They may receive:
- A same-day medical assessment
- Medication (e.g., methadone, Suboxone)
- Access to other health and social services
4. How Can You Help?
- Ask how they’re doing — and listen without lecturing
- Offer rides, support, or help remembering appointments
- Celebrate small steps — because every step matters
At Arrow Medical, we believe harm reduction is recovery — because it puts people first. Our clinics across Toronto, Barrie, Bancroft, and Crystal Beach offer walk-in addiction care grounded in dignity, science, and support.
Stop by any location or call us today to get help for someone you love.