Nfld. private clinic runs satellite offices to offer opioid treatment services in small communities

The Main Street Medical Clinic in Springdale, Nfld., opened satellite offices in seven communities in the province, offering opioid addiction treatment services. The owner explains that patients used to come from all parts of Nfld. to his clinic, so he decided it made more sense to come to them. He flies into the communities at regular intervals to make assessments, arrange treatments and prescribe medication. He contends that individuals are more likely to seek help if the burden of travelling far away for treatment is removed.