Quebec Shows Lower Opioid, Higher Stimulant Use Than Rest of Canada
Data from Health Canada's Drug Analysis Service show Quebec has reduced opioid use but increased stimulant use compared with the rest of Canada, reflecting regional variations in the national drug crisis.
GMNA Montreal
Health Canada's Drug Analysis Service reports that recent data indicate opioid consumption in Quebec is lower than in other Canadian provinces, while stimulant use is higher.
The contrast aligns with a harsher opioid crisis observed in western Canada, contributing to regional differences as Canada’s overall opioid situation drives a shift toward stimulant‑dominant street‑drug markets in Quebec.
