Cannabis - The Facts
Smoking cannabis can be detrimental to your health. In small quantities it can have immediate effects on your perception, appetite and coordination. In larger quantities, perception is at greater risk of being distorted and some people even experience hallucinations. The long term effects can consist of respiratory illness, reduced motivation, reduced brain function, hormone imbalance and a reduced immune system. According to the 2007 National Drug Household Survey 33% of Australian households reported to have used cannabis at some time. 52% of 20-29 year olds reported ever using the drug.
The DrugInfo Clearinghouse website has contemporary credible information on cannabis usage, effects and treatments. You can visit their website and download cannabis FACT SHEET.
Training on Cannabis Interventions and Issues from NCPIC
Training on Cannabis Interventions and Issues from NCPIC
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) based at the University of NSW are offering a series of 'free' interactive workshops to provide workers with the latest evidenced based information and interventions on cannabis use and cannabis use disorder that can be used when working with either adults or adolescents. They contain didactic and skills based components and are framed around core competencies.
For further information regarding venues and dates visit the NCPIC site.
