Health Canada

People use substances, such as controlled and illegal drugs, cannabis, tobacco/nicotine and alcohol for different reasons, including: medical purposes, personal enjoyment, religious or ceremonial purposes and to cope with stress, trauma or pain.

Alcohol is the common name for ethanol or ethyl alcohol. Pure ethanol is a clear and colourless liquid. It is the intoxicating substance present at varying levels in alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and spirits.

Too many alcohol overdoses aren't addressed because the difference between being really drunk and an overdose can sometimes be hard to identify.

About alcohol, health effects and risks, a standard drink, how to reduce short-term and long-term health risks, trends in alcohol use among Canadians.

About alcohol, health effects and risks, a standard drink, how to reduce short-term and long-term health risks, trends in alcohol use among Canadians.

The Canadian Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CADS) is a biennial general population survey of alcohol and drug use among Canadians aged 15 years and older.

The Canadian Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CADS) is a biennial general population survey of alcohol and drug use among Canadians aged 15 years and older.

The Canadian Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CADS) is a biennial general population survey of alcohol and drug use among Canadians aged 15 years and older.

The Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey (CTNS) 2020 measures the prevalence of cigarette smoking, vaping, alcohol and cannabis use among Canadians aged 15 years and older.

Don't want to drink? Want to reduce possible risks? Alcohol isn't for everyone!

Tips for a good night.

Signs of harmful drug and alcohol use, how to talk to someone about their drug and alcohol use, and how to get help.

The National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) helps set up and operate treatment programs to reduce and prevent problematic alcohol, drug and solvent use in Aboriginal communities.

The Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey (CTNS) 2019 measures the prevalence of cigarette smoking, vaping, alcohol and cannabis use among Canadians aged 15 years and older. CTNS is conducted by Statistics Canada on behalf of Health Canada.

Tables based on data collection on student tobacco, alcohol, and drug use for 2018-19.

Summary of the results associated with the data collected on student tobacco, alcohol, and drug use for 2018-19.