CAMH report finds harmful drinking, mental distress rising in Ontario since pandemic

Habits of drinking and the use of other substances have shown no signs of slowing down since the pandemic.

Monday, Canada’s largest research centre into addictions and mental health released it’s 2025 report on the trends in Ontario.

According to the report, the findings also reveal an up tick around mental distress and dependency issues as well.

The Centre of Addictions and Mental Health conducts their surveys with Ontarians who are 18 years old or older.

The 2025 data was collected between February 12th to March 28th.