Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug nationally and internationally, and is generally considered easily available (ACC 2007). In the most recent National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS), it was reported that one in three Australians aged 14 years and over had used cannabis at least…
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RSSBulletin 4: Barriers and facilitators to cannabis treatment
Cannabis is the least disapproved of, easiest to obtain and most widely used illicit drug in Australia . However, as demonstrated in recent research,…
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RSSNew National Drug Strategy Monograph Series report: 'Cannabis and Mental Health: Put into Context'
The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing has just released the report Cannabis and Mental Health: Put into Context, as part of its National Drug Strategy Monograph Series. Click…
AIC Bulletins
RSSNCPIC produces a range of publications on a variety of cannabis-related topics. These include a regular e-Zine and a Bulletin series. These are available on this website and are emailed to a subscribers' list when they become available.
In addition, the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), one of NCPIC's consortium partners, produces an additional Bulletin series that deals with a range of cannabis-related issues from a criminal justice perspective.
Policing and cannabis use in Australia
Cannabis is illegal in all states and territories across Australia. Each jurisdiction has legislation relating to the cultivation, supply, possession and use of cannabis. In some jurisdictions, minor cannabis possession offences may be dealt with using civil penalties in particular circumstances. In addition, diversionary schemes are in place in most jurisdictions…