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		<title>NCPIC - Research Briefs</title>
		<link>http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/publications/research-briefs/</link>
		<description>Providing commentary on the latest cannabis releated research</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[vaporisers]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/publications/research-briefs/article/vaporisers-1]]></link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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			<description><![CDATA[A vaporiser is a device used to produce a vapour from heated cannabis which users then inhale. Unlike a joint or bong, vaporisers heat cannabis below combustion temperature, which means that smoke is not produced.]]></description>


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			<title><![CDATA[cannabis and sport]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/publications/research-briefs/article/cannabis-and-sport]]></link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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			<description><![CDATA[Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the Western world and, correspondingly, is frequently detected via urine testing  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 increases risk of workplace accidents (thus is an &lsquo;ergolytic&rsquo; drug).  However, urine testing in competitive sport is conducted under the assumption that the substance in question unfairly increases performance (thus is an &lsquo;ergogenic&rsquo; drug).  This begs the question, what role does cannabis really play in competitive sports?]]></description>


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			<title><![CDATA[cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/publications/research-briefs/article/cannabinoid-hyperemesis-syndrome]]></link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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			<description><![CDATA[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 cannabis use. Several case reports have been published across the world in the last five years and are listed in Table 1.]]></description>


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			<title><![CDATA[respiratory effects of cannabis]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/publications/research-briefs/article/respiratory-effects-of-cannabis]]></link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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			<description><![CDATA[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 respiratory system.  Concerns regarding the respiratory effects of inhaling cannabis smoke are heightened by knowledge regarding the harm caused by tobacco smoke and the different way in which cannabis is smoked. That is, when smoking cannabis compared to tobacco, there is a prolonged and deeper inhalation and it is smoked to a shorter butt length and at a higher combustion temperature. This results in an approximate five-fold increase in carboxyhaemoglobin concentration, three-fold greater amount of tar inhaled and retention of one third more tar in the respiratory tract.3-5]]></description>


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			<title><![CDATA[driving under the influence of cannabis: a brief review of the literature]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/publications/research-briefs/article/driving-under-the-influence-of-cannabis-a-brief-review-of-the-literature]]></link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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			<description><![CDATA[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 momentum in recent years, the picture remains muddied by inconsistent findings and methodologies. A potentially alarming consequence of this muddied view may be evident in the findings of a recent study suggesting that young people perceive the negative consequences of driving after cannabis use as less likely than those of driving after alcohol use, and that such perceptions are associated with increased engagement in, and frequency of, driving under the influence of cannabis. ]]></description>


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			<title><![CDATA[evidence-based interventions for cannabis use disorder]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/publications/research-briefs/article/evidence-based-interventions-for-cannabis-use-disorder]]></link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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			<description><![CDATA[Despite cannabis being the most widely used illicit drug in the Western world,  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 cannabis indicates that dependence is unlikely and treatment is unnecessary, research suggests that a substantial proportion of cannabis users develop cannabis-related problems, including abuse and dependence.2,3-6 Despite these trends, only a minority seek assistance from a health professional,  however, demand for treatment for cannabis use disorder is increasing internationally. ]]></description>


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			<title><![CDATA[cannabinoids]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/publications/research-briefs/article/cannabinoids-1]]></link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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			<description><![CDATA[There are approximately 483 natural components found within the Cannabis sativa plant ,  	of which 66 have been classified as &lsquo;cannabinoids&rsquo;; chemicals unique to the plant.  	The most well known and researched of these, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (&Delta;9-THC), is the substance primarily responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis. The effects of &Delta;9-THC may, however, be moderated by the influence of the other 482 components, most particularly by the cannabinoids . The cannabinoids are separated into the following subclasses:]]></description>


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			<title><![CDATA[cannabinoids and appetite]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/publications/research-briefs/article/cannabinoids-and-appetite-1]]></link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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			<description><![CDATA[The feeling of increased appetite following cannabis intoxication has been documented for hundreds of years.  Popular culture has termed the sensation &lsquo;the munchies&rsquo;. Unfortunately the phenomenon has been so widely accepted on anecdotal evidence alone that it has only recently been subject to scientific research.]]></description>


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			<title><![CDATA[cannabis contamination]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/publications/research-briefs/article/cannabis-contamination-1]]></link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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			<description><![CDATA[Concern over the possible contamination of the cannabis product is widespread across Australia . The contamination being referred to is the intentional or unintentional addition of potentially harmful substances to the cannabis plant, usually added to enhance the actual or perceived plant growth and quality.]]></description>


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