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 challenging for nearly all the clients interviewed, yet it appeared even more so for those from…
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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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RSSThe National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre aims to ensure the effective delivery of evidence-based information on cannabis to the Australian community.
A range of activities, products and resources have been proposed, as part of the Centre's Strategic Plan, to ensure that NCPIC has a strong profile across the general community, and most particularly amongst the identified target audiences.
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.
Cannabis Information and Helpline Study
NCPIC is conducting a free telephone-based cannabis treatment study. The treatment is based on cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing strategies and is complimented by a self-help ‘quitting cannabis workbook’. The treatment involves four sessions, or calls, over four weeks…
Management of cannabis use disorder and related issues: A clinician's guide
Click here, or 'Download PDF' below, to download a copy of the new NCPIC publication, Management of cannabis use disorder and related issues: a clinician's guide. The Background Papers which informed the development of this best practice, evidence-based guide are also available for downloading by…
Cannabis withdrawal experiment seeking participants
The University of New South Wales are conducting a study on the experiences associated with cannabis use and quitting. If you meet our eligibility criteria and are interested in helping us to find out more about the psychological mechanisms of cannabis use, please join our discreet study. You could…
Free online treatment for cannabis use
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) is conducting a free, web-based treatment study for cannabis use. The treatment is completely confidential* and available world-wide. If you are 18 or older and want to quit or reduce your cannabis use, please email…
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