Substance Use
Substance use refers to the consumption of alcohol, cannabis, opioids or other drugs. Substance use may lead to substance use disorders, overdose, infectious diseases or other complications. Reducing the harms associated with substance use can prevent injury, illness or death. We provide expertise and tools to help you plan substance use programs, research and policies.
Substance Use and Harms Tool
Use this resource to explore epidemiological information on substance use and related harms in Ontario. The resource includes data on commercial tobacco use, vaping, nicotine pouch use, cannabis use, and substance-related health outcomes, including emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths. Results can be viewed by public health unit, age, sex, and, in some cases, substance type.
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Substance Use and Harms Tool
Use this resource to explore epidemiological information on substance use and related harms in Ontario. The resource includes data on commercial tobacco use, vaping, nicotine pouch use, cannabis use, and substance-related health outcomes, including emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths. Results can be viewed by public health unit, age, sex, and, in some cases, substance type.
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