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April 19, 2013
ONLINE SURVEY: USING AND REDUCING USE OF BUSH, HYDRO AND SYNTHETICS
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) are running an online survey for people who regularly use cannabis or synthetic cannabinoids. They are looking for people aged over 18 to complete the online survey which takes about ten minutes to complete. They are trying to develop more relevant information to assist people who are trying to reduce or quit their use. The survey is completely anonymous.
Take the survey here.
Posted in: Research
November 9, 2012
PODCAST ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS
The Australian Drug Foundation have released a podcast featuring Professor Dan Lubman discussing the effects of cannabis on young people. He describes the ways cannabis effects the brain, short and longer term consequences, as well as tips on approaching a friend who might be experiencing problems from their cannabis use. This podcast is part of a series which the Australian Drug Foundation are running addressing cannabis use, with their previous podcast on the topic of "Talking with your child about cannabis" also worth checking out.
Listen to ADF podcasts here.
Posted in: Research
September 21, 2012
YOUNG MEN AND YARNDI
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) have published a paper which provides an overview of an activity-based cannabis intervention for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. The intervention involved taking the young men on a camp where they undertook a number of structured activities designed to raise awareness of cannabis risks, as well as creating healthy messages that could be spread amongst the young men's peer group after participating in the camp.
Download "Young Men and Yarndi: a pilot to diffuse information on cannabis, its use and potential risks among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians" (6.6MB PDF)
May 11, 2012
NCPIC LAUNCHES ONLINE INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR CANNABIS
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) has recently launched an online intervention program, called "Reduce Your Use". The online program is based on the same intervention approach that NCPIC has developed for face-to-face intervention, incorporating CBT and motivational enhancement approaches. The program provides individualised feedback and additional treatment options are available, if required. This new online resource adds to the suite of options available for people who wish to reduce or cease their cannabis use, and will be particularly useful for young people or people who live in rural and remote parts of Queensland.
Posted in: Treatment Tools, Resources for Young People
January 27, 2012
CLEAR YOUR VISION: NEW CANNABIS RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) have launched a new printed and online resource for young people wanting to make changes to their cannabis use. The booklet and website are designed to be used by young people in consultation with a health care worker, and there's a handy facilitators manual which can help workers looking to implement the program in group settings. Thirty copies of the printed resource can be supplied to services free of charge, whilst the facilitator's manual is available for download.
Order free resources from the NCPIC Website
Download the Facilitator's Manual (WARNING: Large file download 9.6MB PDF)
Posted in: Treatment Tools, Resources for Young People
November 4, 2011
YOUNG PEOPLE, CANNABIS AND MENTAL ILLNESS
An article recently published in the Australian Social Policy Journal attempts to understand what young adults (aged 18-30) with a mental illness think about cannabis use. The study conducted three focus groups with people with a mental illness: one with current, long term cannabis users, one with ex-cannabis users and one with a group that had no history of continued cannabis use. The groups had people with a range of experiences of mental illness, from depression through to schizophrenia. The participants spoke of their opinions on the links between cannabis use and mental illness and on their ideas for health promotion campaigns around cannabis and mental illness.
Posted in: Research
October 28, 2011
CANNABISAURUS: ONLINE CANNABIS DICTIONARY
The National Cannabis Prevention and Intervention Centre (NCPIC) have established an online cannabis dictionary, called the cannabisaurus. The content is user generated, much like Wikipedia, where you can enter your own definitions, or rate, add to or modify other definitions. This resource will grow into a comprehensive resource, which can track regional slang terms, strain names and other technical terms.
Posted in: Research
October 21, 2011
CANNABIS FACTS: CLEARING THE SMOKE
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) have released a new collection of resources titled "Clearing the Smoke", designed to assist workers in running training in their local communities around cannabis use. Included is a DVD, powerpoint presentation, and an educators kit covering a range of topics including the rates of cannabis use in Australia, links between cannabis and mental health problems, and cannabis dependence. The materials can be downloaded from the NCPIC website, and the DVD can also be ordered free of charge.
Click here to find out more from the NCPIC
Website.
Posted in: Training & Events
August 19, 2011
IS YOUR HIGH GETTING YOU LOW: SCHOOL CANNABIS RESOURCES
The Victorian Government have developed a teachers resource titled "Is your high getting you low?" which is focused on cannabis and mental health for young people in grades 9 and 10. The guide includes lesson plans for a series of 5 lessons, all of which are based on the existing best practice evidence. A number of classroom activities are included, and all the materials necessary are contained in the teacher's manual.
Is your high getting you low (1.3MB PDF)
Posted in: Resources for Young People
July 27, 2011
2010 NATIONAL DRUG STRATEGY HOUSEHOLD SURVEY REPORT
The 2010 National Drug Strategy Household Survey was conducted between late-April and early-September 2010. This was the 10th survey in a series which began in 1985, and was the fifth to be managed by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). More than 26,000 people aged 12 years or older participated in the survey, in which they were asked about their knowledge of and attitudes towards drugs, their drug consumption histories, and related behaviours.
The Survey report shows positive and significant reductions since 2007 in daily tobacco smoking; mixed findings on alcohol consumption and risk; and a small overall rise in illicit drug use. In terms of attitudes to drugs, excessive alcohol use and tobacco smoking were nominated as the two most serious concerns to the community - and there were higher levels of support than previously for tobacco and alcohol harm reduction policies.
For more information or to review the report, visit the AIHW website here: AIHW National Drug Stategy Household Survey 2010 Report
Posted in: Research
