Illegal drugs

The use of illicit drugs exposes individuals to various health, social, and legal risks. In light of this major public health issue, prevention is essential.

Our missions

  • To study the levels and patterns of illicit drug use, in partnership with the OFDT

  • Designing, promoting, and evaluating prevention programs

  • To inform, listen to, advise, and refer people who use drugs and their families and friends

  • To inform the general public, healthcare professionals, and public authorities

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In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on illicit drugs here

Cartouches métalliques de protoxyde d’azote (gaz hilarant) usagées et ballons de baudruche colorés abandonnés sur le sol

news

"Proto": Cases of poisoning continue to rise

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Visuel illustratif

news

Cocaine: Use and Emergency Room Visits on the Rise

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Cannabis Use Among Adults in 2021

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55 000

people sought counseling at a CJC in 2019 regarding cannabis

5

Millions of people used cannabis at least once in 2020

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