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Health > Addictions > Drugs

Offers health resources on drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy, heroin, cocaine, and LSD, including health effects and risks of substance abuse as well as information on treatment for drug addictions.


+Caffeine
+Club Drugs
+Cocaine
+Crystal Meth
+Ecstasy
+Hallucinogens
+Inhalants
+Marijuana
+Prescription Drugs
+Steroids

Alcohol and Drug Quiz for Canadian Youth

Test your knowledge about marijuana with our new multiple-choice quiz.
Source:     Health Canada

Alcohol and illicit drug dependence

The prevalence of alcohol and illicit drug dependence is estimated. Relationships between alcohol and illicit drug use and depression are analysed.
Source:     Statistics Canada

Canada's Drug Strategy

Links to The Office of Controlled Substances of Health Canada, the focal point within the federal government for harm reduction, prevention, and treatment and rehabilitation initiatives concerning alcohol and other drugs issues.
Source:     Health Canada

Drug Strategy and Controlled Substances Programme

The Drug Strategy and Controlled Substances Programme regulates controlled substances and promotes initiatives that reduce or prevent the harm associated with these substances and alcohol. The Programme also provides expert advice and drug analysis services to law enforcement agencies across the country.
Source:     Health Canada

Drug Analysis Service

Link to DAS, which provides illegal substance analysis for the RCMP and information for the public
Source:     Health Canada

Public Safety portal - Drugs

For non-health related drug information, visit the Public Safety portal
Source:     Public Safety