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Cannabis Information and Helpline

Do you need help or advice on cannabis issues?
Call the Cannabis Information & Helpline on 1800 30 40 50.

For further information and resources on cannabis, go to the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) website at www.ncpic.org.au.

NCPIC has produced a series of resources on a variety of cannabis-related issues:

  • What's the deal on quitting? A do-it-yourself guide for cannabis users (pdf)
  • What's the deal? Cannabis facts for parents (pdf)
  • What's the deal? Cannabis facts for young people (pdf)
  • What's the deal? Talking with a young person about cannabis (pdf)
  • Fast facts on cannabis (pdf)
  • Fast facts on mental health and cannabis (pdf)
  • Concerned about someone's cannabis use? Fast facts on how to help(pdf)
  • These can either be downloaded above or hard-copies purchased directly from the Centre using the resource order form.

    The following are fact sheets

  • What is cannabis?
  • Cannabis and the law
  • Cannabis and mental health
  • Cannabis potency
  • Cannabis and driving
  • Cannabis and dependence
  • Cannabis and prescribed medications
  • Cannabis and aggression
  • Cannabis and motivation
  • Cannabis and tobacco use
  • Cannabis in the workplace
  • Cannabis use and reproduction
  • Looking after a friend on cannabis
  • Mixing cannabis and alcohol
  • People at risk of developing problems with their cannabis use
  • Treatment for cannabis use problems
  • Cannabis and young people
  • Psychological interventions terminology
  • Cannabinoids and appetite
  • Cannabinoids
  • Cannabis contamination
  • If you have suggestions for a factsheet topic please contact Paul Dillon.

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