Cannabis & You

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 & 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.

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.

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.

Record it: cannabis use self-monitoring diary

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

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.

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.

Synthetic cannabinoids – factsheet

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

Cannabis and sport – factsheet

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

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.

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.

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