Substance use led to $13.4 billion in healthcare costs in 2020. This accounts for 27.3% of the total overall cost of
$49.1 billion.
This was equivalent to $386 per person in Canada.
Healthcare costs include:
Overall costs increased 10.0%, from $321 to $353. |
Central nervous system stimulants (excluding cocaine) costs increased 179.8%, from $3 to $9. | |
Cannabis costs rose 88.8%, from $5 to $10 | |
Alcohol costs rose 40.5%, from $117 to $165 | |
Opioid costs increased 15.1%, from $12 to $14 |
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