Blog

Our blog is here to inform and inspire. With new articles posted regularly, we include stats and data about addiction in Canada, stories of hope from Teen Challenge graduates and their families, as well as updates from our organization. 

We hope you are encouraged by our writers and will share with friends and family. 

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22.6%

of Canadians met the criteria for a substance use disorder during their lifetime.*

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$49.1

Billion in cost of harms related to substance use in Canada*

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#2

Canada's toxic drug supply is the second deadliest in the world, behind only the United States.*

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3X

Mental health of Canadians is 3X worse than before the pandemic, and millions can't get the care they need.*