“The Northeast region is known to have one of the highest rates of substance use disorders as well as opioid-related deaths in Ontario. Unfortunately, health professionals often feel ill-equipped in their offices to treat this complex and vulnerable population. The RAAM (Rapid Access Addiction Medicine) clinics are filling the existing gap by providing timely evidence-based care to patients with concurrent disorders and also foster capacity building with primary care providers in the community.”– Dr. Valerie Primeau, North Bay RAAM Physician Lead