Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the Western world and, correspondingly, is frequently detected via urine testing1,2 in the workplace and in competitive sport. Urine testing in the workplace is conducted under the assumption that the substance in question reduces productivity and…
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RSSBulletin 12: Self-managed change from problematic cannabis use
Cannabis is the world’s most widely used illicit drug. In Australia, one in three have tried it, and almost one in ten have used it in the past…
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RSSCape York Cannabis Project artwork posters
The posters featured below were produced as part of the Cape York Cannabis Project and focus on the impact of cannabis use on Indigenous culture. This project is part of the Weed it Out initiative run…
NCPIC Research Briefs
RSS feed of NCPIC Research BriefsNCPIC’s series of Research Briefs discuss and provide commentary on the latest cannabis-related research. They are based on topics of interest around cannabis and draw from a wide range of published literature to give you a balanced, evidence-based snapshot of the issues. They provide a deeper and more comprehensive look at the research than our e-Zine ‘commentary on research’ articles can do alone.
cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
A rare syndrome associated with long-term chronic cannabis use that is characterised by recurrent nausea and vomiting associated with abdominal pain has been reported. These symptoms have been reported to be alleviated temporarily by taking a hot shower or bath or more permanently by abstaining from…
respiratory effects of cannabis
Cannabis smoke contains a similar range of harmful chemicals to that of tobacco smoke (including bronchial irritants, tumour promoters and carcinogens). As inhaled smoke comes into contact with airway mucosa and the distal lung before being absorbed into the circulation, it is likely to effect the…
driving under the influence of cannabis: a brief review of the literature
Against a backdrop of clarity about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, questions have rightfully been raised in the general community about the impact of cannabis use on driving performance and the risk of motor vehicle accidents. Although research examining this issue has gained…
evidence-based interventions for cannabis use disorder
Despite cannabis being the most widely used illicit drug in the Western world,1,2 controlled trials for cannabis use disorder have been reported in the literature only in the last 15 years. Although many clinicians continue to conclude that the relatively mild withdrawal syndrome associated with…
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