Research Summaries

Fully referenced papers that cover a range of topics from criminal justice, to psychosis, drug treatment and parenting influences.
Cannabis Bulletins

Vaporisers

Vaporisers A vaporiser is a device used to produce a vapour from heated cannabis which users then inhale. Unlike a joint or bong, vaporisers heat …

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Young People And Cannabis In The Western Pacific Region

Young people and cannabis in the Western Pacific region Published December 2009 John Howard, Hammad Ali and Lisa Robins NCPIC, NDARC Introduction The UNODC World …

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What influence can parents have on cannabis prevention

What influence can parents have on cannabis prevention? Introduction Last updated December 2014 Paul Dillon, NCPIC One of parents greatest fears is that their child …

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very brief interventions

Very Brief Interventions 20 minutes or less: evidence of the need for a very brief intervention (VBI) for cannabis users Last updated January 2015 Lisa …

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Water pipes bongs and hookahs what does the evidence say about harms

Water pipes, bongs and hookahs : What does the evidence say about harms? Last updated May 2014 Cannabis may be ingested in a number of …

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The Use Of Cannabis For Medical Purposes

The use of cannabis for medical purposes Published September 2014 Jan Copeland and Nicole Clement It is rare to have heated public debate on the …

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the influence of cannabis dependency and use on criminal offending

Findings from the DUMA program: The influence of cannabis dependency and use on criminal offending, through the eyes of police detainees. Dr Susan Goldsmid Introduction …

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The Management Of Cannabis Use In Australian General Practice

The management of cannabis use in Australian general practice Published March 2008 Anthony Arcuri, Amie Frewen, Jan Copeland, Christopher Harrison and Helena Britt Key points …

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Role of general practitioners in provision of brief interventions for cannabis use related difficulties

Role of general practitioners in provision of brief interventions for cannabis use-related difficulties Published March 2013 Peter Gates, John Howard, Phattramon Sangfai NCPIC, UNSW Medicine …

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