As of July 2024, drinking alcohol was considered to be somewhat or completely socially acceptable by 76 percent of Canadians surveyed. On the other hand, with 40 percent, smoking tobacco was the least socially acceptable substance to use in Canada.
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Health Canada. (December 6, 2024). Share of Canadians who perceived the use of selected substances as somewhat or completely socially acceptable as of 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1475049/substance-use-social-acceptability-by-product-canada/
Health Canada. "Share of Canadians who perceived the use of selected substances as somewhat or completely socially acceptable as of 2024." Chart. December 6, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1475049/substance-use-social-acceptability-by-product-canada/
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Health Canada. "Share of Canadians Who Perceived The Use of Selected Substances as Somewhat or Completely Socially Acceptable as of 2024." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 6 Dec 2024, /statistics/1475049/substance-use-social-acceptability-by-product-canada/
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Share of Canadians who perceived the use of selected substances as somewhat or completely socially acceptable as of 2024 [Graph], Health Canada, December 6, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1475049/substance-use-social-acceptability-by-product-canada/
