Did you know that Canada’s approach to drug addiction is broken?
People are suffering and dying because the systems in place fail to protect them. Stigma around addiction runs deep, and policies often miss the mark when it comes to real prevention and support. If we want to see change, we have to rethink how drug policies work – and who they serve.
STRAIGHT EDGE is stepping up to that challenge. We focus on shaping drug policies that are based on solid evidence, not politics or profit. Real solutions come from combining scientific research with the voices of people who’ve lived through addiction. We help governments, organizations, and communities build policies that prevent addiction before it starts and back recovery in ways that respect individual autonomy.
Prevention matters. Waiting until people hit crisis point wastes time and lives. That means honest education, community support, and clear policies that tackle root causes, not just symptoms. Recovery should be about people reclaiming control over their lives and breaking free from harmful cycles supported by outdated norms.
Prevention matters. Waiting until people hit crisis point wastes time and lives.
We bring together research, advocacy, and community support to push for drug policies that actually protect health and promote recovery. We work at every level, from advising government agencies crafting policy, to supporting workplaces in maintaining safe, drug-free environments, to providing one-on-one coaching for individuals.
If Canada is serious about reducing addiction-related harm, then policy has to be part of the solution. Right now it's a barrier standing in the way.
STRAIGHT EDGE is here to challenge stigma and push for policies that make a real difference. Because no one wins when the system is set up to fail.
Explore the site to see how we work and the services we offer. It’s time for drug policies that serve people, not leave them behind.