Canada’s drug policies are broken. People are hurting, suffering, and dying. Stigma and failed systems trap individuals and communities in cycles of addiction and harm. This has to stop.
It’s time to have an honest conversation about addiction and recovery.
It’s time to push back against the attitudes, stigma, and systems that keep us stuck and harm locked in place.
Real recovery means changing how the game is played. Because no one’s free if you're set up to fail.
Shaping Policy, Supporting Recovery
STRAIGHT EDGE guides individuals, organizations, and governments through the challenges of drug addiction, behavioural dependencies, and drug policy development.
We help Canadians at multiple levels from 1-on-1 coaching to government advising.
STRAIGHT EDGE stands for truth, integrity, and action, because addiction thrives in silence and stigma. Our approach is direct and objective, based on the highest quality addictions medicine, behavioural, and drug policy research. We’re here to challenge the status quo and push for drug policies that protect health, promote prevention, and support recovery.
What We Believe
Prevention is critical
Waiting for people to get sick is losing the fight. Real prevention means honest education, community support, and clear-eyed policy.
Recovery ≠ Rules
Recovery is rooted in discipline and autonomy. Sobriety isn’t about imposed rules. It’s about reclaiming control over your life and rejecting harmful norms.
Policy needs purpose
Policy must be evidence-based and non-partisan. Solutions come from science and lived experience, not ideology, politics, or profit motives.
Who We Help
Government Agencies
Together we can shape and implement effective Canadian drug policy.
Organizations
Expert drug policy support for non-governmental and non-profit organizations.
Private Sector
Working with employers and employees across all sectors.
Individuals
1-on-1 sober coaching for individuals, support for families, and more.
How We Work
We bring together research, advocacy, and community solidarity to:
Influence governments and organizations toward effective, humane drug policies.
Promote prevention strategies that address root causes before addiction takes hold.
Support recovery culture that empowers individuals with respect and accountability.
Challenge stigma and misinformation that keep people trapped in suffering.
Services for Organizations
Drug Policy
Drug and addiction policies based on the latest research, evidence-based practices, and leading experts.
Modelling + Applications
Data-driven research and modelling to understand issues related to addiction and drug use.
Sobriety Consulting
Maintain a drug-free workplace with policy, training, and support.
Foodservice Industry
Initiatives to tackle the prevalent addiction issues in the foodservice industry.
Services for Individuals
Sober Coaching
The personalized, one-on-one approach of STRAIGHT EDGE recovery coaching meets you where you’re at.
Interventions
Supporting families and individuals through community reinforcement and compassionate intervention approaches.
Behavioural Addiction Coaching
Professional help for when you’re feeling hooked on an activity or behaviour.
Referrals
Navigating the Canadian healthcare system can be brutal, but we can help simplify the process.
Assessments
Substance Use Disorder
Helps to diagnose SUD, develop personalized treatment plans, and track recovery progress.
Psychosocial
Aids in developing a tailored plan to support the journey to a substance-free life.
Recovery Capital
Help identify and strengthen your resources for long-term recovery.
Burdens of Harms
This assessment is about getting real about the consequences of your actions.
Recent Posts
STRAIGHT EDGE in the Synthetic Drug Crisis
Synthetic drugs like fentanyl and meth have changed the addiction crisis – our response needs to change too.
EDGWISE Podcast Project
STRAIGHTEDGE is launching the EDGEWISE podcast project soon. A space for discussions about addiction policy, recovery, and sobriety.