The National Cannabis Information & Helpline

1800 30 40 50

Monday - Friday: 11am - 7pm

Free call nationally, standard rates may apply for mobiles

Are you struggling to keep your head above water?

Using cannabis has been linked to respiratory illness, mental illness and loss of ambition. If you are struggling with your use, or someone else's, give the helpline a call.

Need some help?

Need help talking with your teen?

What's the deal?

Talking to a young person about cannabis

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Cannabis and young people

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Effects of cannabis on young brains

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Worried about addiction?

Quiz: am I addicted?

Check out the quiz

Can you get addicted to weed?

Get the facts

Cannabis and dependence

Get the facts

Cannabis and addiction easy read

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Need info about quitting?

What's the deal on quitting?

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Free online drug counselling

Chat with a counselor 

Is withdrawal real?

Get the facts

Reduce your use online program

Read more

Concerned about mental health?

Fast Facts on cannabis and mental health

Get the facts

Cannabis and mental health 

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Cannabis and motivation

Get the facts

Cannabis use and psychosis

Get the facts


Top 10

reasons

to call



1.

You want to quit



2.

You want to cut down



3.

Weed is affecting

your life and you need

more info



4.

You're concerned

about a friend



5.

You're concerned

about family



6.

You need help

talking to your teen

about drugs



7.

You're a teenager and

need more info



8.

You're worried

You're addicted



9.

You're concerned

about your health



10.

You need help

with withdrawal


Who

calls

the

Helpline?

We receive close to 2,000 calls each year from people who want help or advice about cannabis use – their own or someone else’s.

  • Cannabis users -
    people who want to quit or learn more

  • Family -
    mums and dads of young users who need advice or someone to listen

  • Friends -
    people worried about a friend's use

  • Health Professionals -
    who need some support or new insights

 

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