A Health Canada inquiry* indicates that alcohol is the most frequently consumed psychoactive substance by Canadians. The study also shows that the percentage of alcohol use is higher in men than in women (82% versus 76.8% respectively).

As to illicit drugs, the inquiry* revealed that 11.4% of respondents said hallucinogenics are the drugs they used most during their lifetime, besides cannabis.

You may be wondering about your own or a friend’s consumption of alcohol, drugs or prescription drugs. If you are wondering about your own use, you can learn more about addictions and you can take an online survey to get a better idea of where you stand at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/pubs/adp-apd/index-eng.php

 

* Canadian Drug-Addiction Inquiry, Health Canada, March 2005.