Office of Drug Research and Surveillance

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The Office of Drug Research and Surveillance

About The Office of Drug Research and Surveillance

The Office of Drug Research and Surveillance (ODRS) is located under the Controlled Substance and Cannabis Branch within Health Canada. ODRS is a credible center of experts that apply epidemiological methods and advanced surveillance systems to detect, analyze, and assess patterns of drug use and harms across Canadian populations. Evidence produced by ODRS informs Federal Policy and Programs on the use of and impacts of drugs and substances in Canada. ODRS collaborates with partners to collect, analyze and disseminate timely and meaningful data and information.



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[ odrs-brsd@hc-sc.gc.ca ]




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