Substance use
- Alcohol
Alcohol is widely available and consumed in Canada. The use of alcohol comes with health and social costs, as well as economic costs such as the cost of alcohol-related accidents. In addition, there is growing evidence indicating close links between alcohol consumption and mental health problems, as well as chronic illnesses such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
This section includes alcohol related policy interventions and health promotion strategies.
- Illicit Drugs
This section includes policy statements on harm reduction and municipal, national and international drug policy. The focus is on evidence-based public policies and health promotion strategies that can reduce the harms associated with illicit drug use.
- Tobacco
Tobacco use has long been recognized as the most pervasive form of addiction and the most costly to the Ontario economy. Although tobacco is legal, federal, provincial and municipal laws tightly control its manufacture, marketing, distribution and use. Contraband tobacco has particular implications for vulnerable populations such as young people and those who are economically disadvantaged, including people who also suffer from serious mental illness. This section includes submissions and related documents supporting comprehensive tobacco control strategies.
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Policy Research Update
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