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RSSBulletin 10: Young people and cannabis in the western pacific region
The UNODC World Drug Report for 2009 estimated that the number of people worldwide who used cannabis in 2007 was between 143 and 190 million persons,…
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RSSFinding the right help: Pathways for culturally diverse clients with cannabis use and mental health issues
This qualitative study examines the experiences of those with co-existing issues engaging with mental health or alcohol and other drugservices. Results found that engaging with specialist services was…
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NCPIC will keep you up-to-date with what’s happening by highlighting two key areas:
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre aims to ensure the effective delivery of evidence-based information on cannabis to the Australian community.
Information on upcoming NCPIC events, national free training on the delivery of motivational and brief interventions, regular updates on cannabis trends in the community, as well as information on new resources and training materials will be listed here as information becomes available.
You can also find information about our competitions in the lead up to their deadlines, including the Poster Competition and the Short Film Competition.
The Poster Competition, for secondary school students between the ages of 12 and 18 years, has closed for this year. The 2009 winning poster and those of the runner-ups may be viewed by clicking here.
The Short Film Competition gives young people aged between the ages of 16 and 25 years the opportunity to showcase their creative talent and express their thoughts and ideas about cannabis and its impacts upon young people. The closing date was 20 October, 2009 and the winner will be announced on 27 November, 2009. View the winner and runner-ups from the 2008 competition by clicking here. The 2009 winner and runner-ups will shortly be available for viewing.