Frequently Asked Questions

What does MATClinics mean by “harm reduction”?

Harm reduction is an industry term used to describe efforts to minimize the negative consequences of using drugs in order to improve the chances that a person will engage with treatment. For MATClinics it also describes some of our values – belonging, respect and compassion – and our belief that drug use is not a moral failing. That’s what we mean when we tell our patients we will meet them where they are on their path to recovery.