Substance Use Data

Indicators include ED visits and hospitalizations for conditions entirely caused by alcohol and mortality due to acute alcohol toxicity. PHU data from 2013 to 2022.

Indicators include self-reported rate of heavy drinking, underage drinking and exceeding the low-risk alcohol drinking guidelines for chronic disease or injury. 

PHU and LHIN data from 2015–2020 CCHS cycle (Archived: PHU 2003 to 2013–14).

Indicators include mortality from any benzodiazepine using data from OCC. PHU data from 2018 to 2022.

Indicators include emergency department visits and hospitalizations due to cannabis-related harms.

PHU/LHIN (2013 to 2022).

Explore the most recent opioid-related morbidity and mortality data including emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths.

PHU and LHIN data from 2003 onward.

The Ontario Drug Research Policy Network (ODPRN), the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (OCC) and Public Health Ontario (PHO) have co-published a report that describes the current trends and characteristics of confirmed opioid-related deaths in Ontario between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.

Indicators include adult and youth self-reported smoking and abstinence rates.

PHU and LHIN data from 2015–20 CCHS cycle. (Archived: PHU data from 2003 to 2013–14).

Indicators include mortality from any stimulant using data from OCC. PHU data from 2018 to 2023 Q1.