Resources

What’s the deal? Cannabis facts for parents – booklet

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This is an excellent booklet for any parent who wants to learn more about cannabis and its risks and effects on the health and well-being of their teenager/young person.

What’s the deal? Talking with a young person about cannabis – booklet

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A short booklet designed to provide information and tips for effectively raising the issue of cannabis use with a young person. Practical, simple and thorough, it is a resource that will build your confidence in addressing what can be confronting issue.

What’s the deal on quitting? A do-it-yourself guide to quitting cannabis – booklet

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This booklet provides a practical and interactive do-it-yourself guide for cannabis users who wish to quit cannabis or reduce their use.

What’s the deal? Cannabis facts for young people – booklet

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This booklet is a great guide for young people on what cannabis is, how it works, and the effect it has on the mind and body. It also includes some simple information on cannabis and the law and driving stoned.

Fast facts on cannabis – booklet

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Quick and simple booklet on the key facts about cannabis. A great resource to have in health and community centres, schools, or for personal use as a parent, friend or user.

Fast facts on mental health & cannabis – booklet

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A quick and easy overview of the various mental health impacts associated with cannabis use.

Fast facts on cannabis & driving – booklet

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This short booklet highlights the key dangers of driving while under the influence of cannabis, and emphasises the increased risk of motor vehicle crashes.

Fast facts on synthetic cannabinoids – booklet

Synthetic cannabis has become popular in Australia in recent years, but do users really understand the dangers? This booklet looks at what synthetic cannabinoids are, how they work and the harms they can cause to people who use them.

Concerned about someone’s cannabis use? Fast Facts on how to help – booklet

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This booklet provides easy tips and actions to follow if you want to help someone who is using cannabis.

Clear your vision – booklet

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A "do-it-yourself guide" designed for healthcare, youth or AOD workers to use with disadvantaged young people to help them manage their cannabis use and quit. This is available as an online interactive program or as a printed booklet to order. There is also a facilitator's manual available to download below.

Clear your vision - facilitator's manual

Downloadable facilitator's manual to accompany the Clear Your Vision do-it-yourself guide.

Cannabis and consequences II - education package

A downloadable cannabis education package for secondary schools with 12 classroom activities. The package draws on the latest research and evidence in understanding cannabis use, particularly regarding mental health implications for young people. The activities have educative outcomes in mind and cover four key areas: prevalence; facts about cannabis; impacts, consequences and variables; and helping and resources. Optional assessment tasks are included and detailed instructions and resources for each activity ensure teachers from a range of disciplines are able to facilitate class participation.

MAKINGtheLINK – student program

MAKINGtheLINK is a curriculum-based program for schools to promote helpseeking for cannabis use and mental health problems, based on evidence-based research and developed in collaboration with teachers and students. This is a download-only program, which you can access by clicking on the 'Download digital copy' below. You can also view the MAKINGtheLINK Mates Help Mates videos here or order the DVD below.

MAKINGtheLINK: Mates help mates - DVD

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The Mates Help Mates DVD is a helpful tool that is used in association with the MAKINGtheLINK student program. The videos are also available online here.

MAKINGtheLINK – parent workshop

The MAKINGtheLINK Parent Workshop educates parents about the adolescent barriers to seeking help for cannabis-related problems and how to minimise them. It explains what kinds of help there is available in school and in the community, how to access it and how they can help as parents. It promotes parents as important helpers, and teaches them how to assist and motivate young people to seek professional help. The multimedia vodcasts model to parents how they can talk to teenagers about difficult issues, such as substance use, and are available on the NCPIC YouTube channel.

MAKINGtheLINK – Indigenous program

This package is an educational resource incorporating a series of activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school-aged students, to encourage them to seek help for problems related to drug use and mental health. 

Clearing the smoke – DVD

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The Clearing the Smoke video is available to view through the NCPIC YouTube channel or to order as a DVD. It provides a range of information on cannabis use in Australia, mental health and dependence. It can be used as a stand-alone piece, or in combination with a downloadable PowerPoint presentation and educator's kit.

Smoke signals

The downloadable worksheets in the Smoke Signals series are designed to be used with young people who have symptoms of mental illness and who misuse cannabis, as well as alcohol or other drugs. They give practical strategies for helping these young people based on motivational interviewing, psychoeducational and cognitive behavioural approaches.

Young people and cannabis use – training package

A self-directed learning package for youth sector workers to help them learn how to engage with young people with cannabis use issues.

The gunja brain story – A4 flipchart

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This picture-filled flipchart is a valuable tool for working through cannabis use with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. With an in-depth, yet simple explanation of every area of cannabis' effect on the brain, it emphasises the risk of mental illness, short-term effects, issues with pregnancy and social impacts.

Gunja and the brain – playing cards

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With each card featuring imagery and health-promotion messages, these cards are designed to raise awareness of the harms of gunja and encourage people to think about how it might affect their community.

Could it be the gunja?

A series of downloadable posters and pamphlets that aims to get people thinking about whether gunja could be contributing to health and social issues.

What is cannabis? – booklet

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Part of a suite of easy-to-read, illustrated resources that are designed for people with low literacy skills. This booklet explains what cannabis is and how it works.

Cannabis and the law – booklet

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Part of a suite of easy-to-read, illustrated resources that are designed for people with low literacy skills. This booklet explains the laws on cannabis in Australia.

Cannabis and addiction – booklet

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Part of a suite of easy-to-read, illustrated resources that are designed for people with low literacy skills. This booklet explains that cannabis is addictive, what addiction means and the symptoms of withdrawal.

Cannabis and pregnancy – booklet

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Part of a suite of easy-to-read, illustrated resources that are designed for people with low literacy skills. This booklet explains the risks to unborn babies of using cannabis while pregnant.

Cannabis and the law – poster

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Part of a suite of easy-to-read, illustrated resources that are designed for people with low literacy skills. This poster depicts the possible legal implications of using cannabis.

Cannabis and pregnancy – poster

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Part of a suite of easy-to-read, illustrated resources that are designed for people with low literacy skills. This poster depicts the risks to the unborn child of smoking cannabis while pregnant.

Cannabis and mental health – poster

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Part of a suite of easy-to-read, illustrated resources that are designed for people with low literacy skills. This poster depicts how cannabis can affect mental health.

Cannabis and addiction – poster

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Part of a suite of easy-to-read, illustrated resources that are designed for people with low literacy skills. This poster simply explains that cannabis can be addictive.

Cannabis and motivation – poster

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Part of a suite of easy-to-read, illustrated resources that are designed for people with low literacy skills. This poster depicts how cannabis can affect motivation.

What is gunja? – booklet

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A simple explanation of what gunja is, how it works, and the effect it can have on your body. Specifically designed for people with limited literacy skills.

Gunja and your community – booklet

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This booklet explains the impact that cannabis use can have on community, family and culture. Specifically designed for people with limited literacy skills.

Gunja and the law – booklet

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A simple explanation of the law on gunja possession in Australia. Specifically designed for people with limited literacy skills.

Gunja and pregnancy – booklet

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An explanation of how gunja use during pregnancy can affect the health of unborn babies. Specifically designed for people with limited literacy skills.

Gunja – poster

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A simple poster that explains what gunja is. Specifically designed for people with limited literacy skills.

Gunja and community – poster

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A simple poster depicting the impact that cannabis use can have on community, family and culture. Specifically designed for people with limited literacy skills.

Gunja and the law – poster

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A simple poster depicting the law on gunja possession in Australia. Specifically designed for people with limited literacy skills.

Gunja and pregnancy – poster

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A simple poster depicting how gunja use during pregnancy can affect the health of unborn babies. Specifically designed for people with limited literacy skills.

Quitting cannabis workbook – booklet

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Taking users gradually through the process of quitting, this simple book helps people determine if they have a problem, identify why they want to change, and work through the various steps of implementing that change. Practical, informative and interactive, the guidance and activities provide a clear path for quitting. We recommend that this resource be ordered only once organisations and individuals have completed a NCPIC clinical training workshop.

Quitting cannabis clinician's guide – booklet

This booklet describes the content and delivery and delivery of a brief intervention designed to assist cannabis users to change their drug use and maintain their desired goal. We recommend that this resource be downloaded only once organisations and individuals have completed a NCPIC clinical training workshop.

Strategy workbook – booklet

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This workbook provides users with real and practical steps for taking control of their use, and ultimately quitting. It helps build the motivation for change, set goals and plans, and manage withdrawal. We recommend that this resource be ordered only once organisations and individuals have completed a NCPIC clinical training workshop.

Personal feedback form – booklet

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A practical form designed to guide users through the process of quitting or better managing their use. It guides users through cost versus benefit analysis of their cannabis use. We recommend that this resource be ordered only once organisations and individuals have completed a NCPIC clinical training workshop.

Management of cannabis use disorder and related issues - a clinician's guide

Record it: cannabis use self-monitoring diary

Diary that helps cannabis users understand the motives, situations and emotions behind their cannabis use.

GP toolkit: resource pack

A resource pack for General Practitioners which includes an assessment for cannabis-related problems, the severity of dependence scale (SDS), clinician's guidelines and referral information.

GP toolkit: GP factsheets

This pack includes: GP guidelines for assessment and management of cannabis use disorder, cannabis withdrawal syndrome for GPs, cannabis and mental health, key messages on cannabis, cannabis use and fertility, cannabis: what is it?

Severity of dependence scale (SDS)

A quick questionnaire which assesses the level of severity of a user's cannabis dependence.

High risk confidence questionnaire (HRC)

Questionnaire that assesses a user's confidence and ability to resist smoking cannabis in a variety of situations.

Cannabis problems questionnaire (CPQ)

Questionnaire that identifies problems as a result of using cannabis over the previous 3 months (for adults).

Adolescent cannabis problems questionnaire (CPQ-A)

Questionnaire that identifies problems as a result of using cannabis over the previous 3 months (for adolescents).

Cannabis use problems identification test (CUPIT)

Identifies problems as the result of cannabis use over the previous 12 months.

ACCU (Adolescent cannabis check-up) baseline assessment

Detailed assessment to be used in the delivery of the Adolescent Cannabis Check-up (ACCU).

ACCU (Adolescent cannabis check-up) personal feedback report

Feedback form to be used in the delivery of the Adolescent Cannabis Check-up (ACCU).

Cannabis withdrawal scale

Short questionnaire that identifies the level of withdrawal symptoms in users who have either quit or reduced their cannabis use.

Timeline followback

A calendar format where users record their cannabis use frequency and quantity over a 1-4 week period. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cannabis Withdrawal Scale

A short questionnaire that identifies the level of withdrawal symptoms in users who have either quit or reduced their cannabis use. Adapted for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients/patients.

Be a good bud – A2 poster

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The winning poster from the 2013 NCPIC poster competition.

Cannabis it's not our culture – set of 10x A2 posters

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Developed from a project designed to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples a voice with regards to how cannabis affects their community, this set of 10 posters, from communities around Australia, are personal pieces of art that convey strong messages around cannabis use.

Danger! Stoned driver on board – A2 poster

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An A2 poster that communicates the risks and consequences of driving under the influence of cannabis.

Danger! Stoned driver on board - postcards

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Postcards that communicate the risks and consequences of driving under the influence of cannabis.

If you dope and drive you're as good as drunk – A2 poster

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An A2 poster that communicates the risks and consequences of driving under the influence of cannabis.

Marionette – A2 poster

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The winning poster from the 2008 NCPIC poster competition.

Stay off the grass – A2 poster

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An A2 poster that communicates that cannabis and sport don't mix.

Stay off the grass – A4 poster

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An A4 poster that communicates that cannabis and sport don't mix.

Life is full of amazing adventures – A2 poster

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The winning poster from the 2012 NCPIC poster competition.

Get your kicks one the field. Not on the sidelines – A2 poster

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The winning poster from the 2011 NCPIC poster competition.

Is it rubbish to you? – A2 poster

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The winning poster from the 2010 NCPIC poster competition.

Cannabis affects friendships – A2 poster

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The winning poster from the 2009 NCPIC poster competition.

NCPIC fridge magnets

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A business card sized magnet promoting NCPIC's helpline and website.

NCPIC business cards (box of 250)

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Business card size flyers designed for clinicians/AOD workers to hand out to clients who may need the services of the NCPIC website or helpline. Available in boxes of 250 cards.

Cannabis and sport don't mix – soccer sticker

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Fun soccer stickers that communicate the message that cannabis and sport don't mix. Ideal for younger people.

Cannabis and sport don't mix – cricket sticker

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Fun cricket stickers that communicate the message that cannabis and sport don't mix. Ideal for younger people.

Cannabis and sport don't mix – footy sticker

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Fun footy stickers that communicate the message that cannabis and sport don't mix. Ideal for younger people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music competition (2012) – CD

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A compilation of songs from the finalists of the 2012 NCPIC Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music competition.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music competition (2011) – CD

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A compilation of songs from the finalists of the 2011 NCPIC Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music competition.

What is cannabis? – factsheet

Explains what cannabis is, how many people use it and why, as well as a brief overview of the possible short-term and long-term effects of using the drug.

Cannabis and the law – factsheet

Explains the legal situation of cannabis in each state and territory in Australia, as well as a brief description of possible penalties for dealing or possessing cannabis.

Cannabis and mental health – factsheet

Explains the link between cannabis use and mental health problems, such as schizophrenia and depression. The factsheet also list a number of organisations that can help people with cannabis problems.

Cannabis and driving – factsheet

Explains the risks involved in driving under the influence of cannabis, and gives an overview of roadside drug testing in Australia.

Cannabis and young people – factsheet

Describes the prevalence of young people who smoke cannabis in Australia and examines the negative effects that cannabis can cause in this particularly vulnerable group.

Looking after a friend on cannabis – factsheet

Describes what to do if someone is sick, anxious or paranoid as a result of cannabis use.

Cannabis use and psychosis – factsheet

Examines the association between cannabis use and psychosis and explains how cannabis use could affect treatment for people with a psychotic disorder.

Cannabis and dependence – factsheet

Explains what cannabis dependence is, as well as its symptoms and the people most at risk of developing it.

Cannabis withdrawal – factsheet

Explains the symptoms and treatment options for cannabis withdrawal.

People at risk of developing problems with their cannabis use – factsheet

Outlines two of the main groups at risk of problems related to cannabis use, young people and people with a mental health disorder, and the negative effects cannabis may have on these groups.

Cannabis potency – factsheet

Explains the various factors that can affect the potency of cannabis and addresses the question of whether cannabis is stronger than it used to be.

Cannabis use and pregnancy – factsheet

Explains how cannabis use can affect fertility and the fetus during pregnancy, as well as the effect of cannabis on breast milk.

Synthetic cannabinoids – factsheet

Explains the safety issues and legal status in Australia of synthetic cannabinoids.

Spice – factsheet

Examines the safety and legal status of the synthetic cannabinoid 'Spice'.

Vaporisers – factsheet

Outlines what a vaporiser is, why some people use it and what the difference is between cannabis smoke and vapour.

Cannabis in the workplace – factsheet

Outlines how cannabis use can affect workplace performance and gives a brief overview of workplace drug testing.

Treatment for cannabis use problems – factsheet

Outlines a range of different treatment options and psychological interventions available to people with cannabis use problems.

Cannabis and aggression – factsheet

Examines the link between using cannabis and aggression, and gives a quick overview on how to deal with an aggressive person.

Cannabis and motivation – factsheet

Examines the research behind how cannabis affects motivation, including 'amotivational syndrome'.

Cannabis and tobacco use – factsheet

Examines the links and differences between smoking tobacco and cannabis.

Mixing cannabis and alcohol – factsheet

Explains the effects of mixing alcohol and cannabis, including the effect on driving ability.

Cannabis and prescribed medications – factsheet

Explains the potential effects of using cannabis while taking common prescription medicines for mental health issues.

Cannabis and sport – factsheet

Examines how cannabis can affect sporting performance and gives a brief overview of cannabis testing in elite sportspeople.

Psychological interventions terminology – factsheet

Provides definitions of the different types of psychological interventions relevant to treating people with cannabis use problems.

Cannabinoids and appetite – factsheet

Outlines how cannabis use can affect appetite and explains exactly what 'the munchies' are.

Cannabinoids – factsheet

Explains what cannabinoids are and what they do.

Cannabis contamination – factsheet

Explains what cannabis contamination is and how it happens.

Cannabis or marijuana? – factsheet

Explains the difference between 'cannabis' and 'marijuana'.

Seeking help for cannabis use problems: Your rights as a client – factsheet

A factsheet for people with cannabis use problems that explains how to seek help and what to expect.

Bulletin 18: The use of cannabis for medical purposes

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 17: Cannabis and sleep - A complex and unfinished story

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 16: Role of general practitioners in provision of brief interventions for cannabis use-related difficulties

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 15: Young Men and Yarndi: a pilot to diffuse information on cannabis, its use and potential risks among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 14: Raising awareness about cannabis, its use and impact on health and wellbeing among Indigenous Australians

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 13: Synthetic cannabinoids: The Australian experience

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 12: Self-managed change from problematic cannabis use

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 11: FYRST STOP Youth Cannabis Clinic: Evaluation using routinely collected data

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 10: Young people and cannabis in the Western Pacific region

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 9: CLIMATE/CRUfAD* Schools: cannabis prevention programs

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 8: Cannabis and other drug use in the Australian workforce: findings from the 2007 NDSHS data

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 7: Clinical and medico-legal implications of drug testing for cannabis

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 6: Cannabis use prevention methods in Australian schools

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 5: The need to monitor and reduce cannabis use among young offenders

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 4: Barriers and facilitators to cannabis treatment

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 3: Population trends in cannabis use and first results of a study on cannabis-related emergency department presentations

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners

Bulletin 2: The management of cannabis use in Australian general practice

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Bulletin 1: Clinical profiles of cannabis-dependent adolescents in residential substance use treatment

NCPIC produces regular bulletins on a variety of cannabis-related topics, including the latest cannabis research by the Centre and its consortium partners.

Cannabis and sport research brief