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1. www.canada.ca › en › health-canadaCanadian Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CADS): summary of results ...

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   Understanding Canadian trends in alcohol and drug use is vital to the effective development, implementation and evaluation of national and provincial strategies, policies and programs. The Canadian Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CADS) is a biennial general population survey of alcohol and drug use among Canadians aged 15 years and older.

2. ontario.cmha.ca › addiction-and-substance-use-and-adSubstance use and addiction - Canadian Mental Health Association

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   Substance use is quite common on an international scale and statistics vary depending on the substance being consumed. It is estimated that nearly 5% of the world’s population have used an illicit substance, 240 million people around the world use alcohol problematically, and approximately 15 million people use injection drugs. iv

3. nida.nih.gov › understanding-drug-use-addictionUnderstanding Drug Use and Addiction DrugFacts

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   Jun 6, 2018 · Although taking drugs at any age can lead to addiction, the earlier that drug use begins, the more likely it will progress to addiction. This is particularly problematic for teens. Because areas in their brains that control decision-making, judgment, and self-control are still developing, teens may be especially prone to risky behaviors, including trying drugs.

4. ourworldindata.org › illicit-drug-useOpioids, Cocaine, Cannabis, and Other Illicit Drugs - Our ...

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   Illicit drugs are drugs that have been prohibited under international drug control treaties. 1 International statistics typically focus on four different groups of illicit drugs: opioids, cocaine, cannabis, and amphetamines.

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5. www23.statcan.gc.ca › imdb › p2SVCanadian Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CADS) - Statistics Canada

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   The main objective of this survey is to collect information on Canadians' use of alcohol and drugs. Health Canada and other organizations will use the information to monitor changes in alcohol and drug use. Data release - December 20, 2021. Questionnaire(s) and reporting guide(s) Description; Data sources and methodology; Data accuracy; Description

6. www.canada.ca › about-substance-useAbout substance use - Canada.ca

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   Higher-risk use. Use that has a harmful and negative impact to a person, their family, friends and others; For example: Use of illegal drugs, impaired driving, binge drinking, combining multiple substances, increasing frequency, increasing quantity; Addiction (substance use disorder) A treatable medical condition that affects the brain and ...

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   How many people die from drug use a year?

   • It is estimated that about 0.6 million death annually are attributable to drug use with about 420 000 male and 160 000 female deaths. More than 36 million years of healthy life loss (DALY) were attributable to drug use in 2019.

   Drugs (psychoactive) - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   How many people have a drug addiction?

   • It’s estimated that just under 1% of the world population had some form of drug dependency – excluding alcohol and tobacco. This chart shows estimates of the share of the population with an addiction or dependency on any form of illicit drug.

   Opioids, Cocaine, Cannabis, and Other Illicit Drugs

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   What is a substance use disorder?

   • This is therefore also true for all global figures. The IHME’s definition of a substance use disorder is based on the WHO’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Substance use disorders include alcohol and all illicit drugs (whether prescribed or otherwise) including opioids, cocaine, amphetamine, and cannabis.

   Opioids, Cocaine, Cannabis, and Other Illicit Drugs

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   What is substance use and addiction?

   • Many people use substances such as drugs or alcohol to relax, have fun, experiment, or cope with stressors, however, for some people the use of substances or engaging in certain behaviours can become problematic and may lead to dependence.

   Substance use and addiction - Canadian Mental Health Association

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   Where does the prevalence and disease burden of substance use disorders come from?

   • These estimates come from the Global Burden of Disease study published annually by the Institute for Health Metrics (IHME). This is currently one of the few sources that produces global-level estimates across most countries on the prevalence and disease burden of substance use disorders.

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8. www.who.int › health-topics › drugs-psychoactiveDrugs (psychoactive) - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Aug 8, 2023 · The use of psychoactive drugs without medical supervision is associated with significant health risks and can lead to the development of drug use disorders. Drug use disorders, particularly when untreated, increase morbidity and mortality risks for individuals, can trigger substantial suffering and lead to impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important ...