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    Canada Addiction Statistics

    Comprehensive addiction statistics and treatment resources for Canada. Data sourced from Statistics Canada / Health Canada.

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    Key Statistics (2024)

    People Affected
    5,885,145

    15.4% of population

    Drug Overdose Deaths
    6,900

    Opioid: 4,950

    Treatment Centers
    920

    Verified facilities

    Treatment Gap
    83%

    Not receiving treatment

    Population
    38,250,000
    Alcohol Deaths
    56,227
    Economic Cost
    $120B
    Recovery Rate
    N/A%
    Treatment Admissions
    Prevalence Rate
    15.4%
    Source:Statistics Canada / Health CanadaView Source

    Historical Trends (2019-2025)

    People Affected Over Time

    201920202021202220232024202502,000,0004,000,0006,000,0008,000,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths

    • Drug Overdose
    • Opioid Deaths
    201920202021202220232024202502,0004,0006,0008,000

    Drug vs Alcohol Related Deaths

    • Alcohol Related
    • Drug Overdose
    2019202020212022202320242025015,00030,00045,00060,000

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$35B$70B$105B$140B

    Treatment Centers in Canada

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    Edgewood Treatment Centre

    Verified
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
    Inpatient
    Detox
    Rating: 4.6 (159 reviews)

    Bellwood Health Services

    Verified
    Toronto, Ontario
    Inpatient
    Outpatient
    Rating: 4.5 (182 reviews)

    Aurora Recovery Centre

    Verified
    Gimli, Manitoba
    Inpatient
    Detox
    Rating: 4.4 (155 reviews)

    Data Methodology & Sources

    Understanding how we collect and present addiction statistics