Cannabis Conundrum

  A damning counter-policy response has exposed Australian cannabis legalisation proposals as a dangerous deception that would unleash devastating public health consequences. The comprehensive analysis of the Penington Cannabis Control Plan reveals how “health-first” rhetoric masks commercialisation that prioritises addiction-for-profit economics over genuine community wellbeing. The document warns that cannabis control Australia advocates ignore overwhelming

A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis has revealed alarming evidence of cannabis and suicide risk that persists even when depression is controlled for in research studies. The landmark study, published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence, examined over 1,000 articles across major databases and included 25 studies in its systematic review, providing the most thorough analysis

Overview: This Policy Proposal has been designed for Australia with the hard learned lessons from other jurisdictions in mind. Ensuring faux claims of perceived manageability are addressed. Not only has there been considerable consultation with health, legal and policy professionals, but with the voice of the vast silent majority of non-substance users being heard. Informing

  A major new study has uncovered a deeply concerning connection between cannabis use and dramatically rising cancer rates amongst adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in North America. This comprehensive study, analysing data from 2000 to 2019, provides compelling evidence that cannabis exposure may be accelerating breast and testicular cancer incidence in young people at

Landmark JAMA Psychiatry study demolished scientific case for downgrading marijuana’s legal status A devastating analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry tore apart the Biden administration’s case for cannabis rescheduling, revealing how political pressure trumped scientific rigour in one of America’s most consequential drug policy decisions. The comprehensive report, authored by Harvard Medical School’s Dr Bertha Madras and Heritage

A System Built on Sentiment, Not Science: What began as a compassionate response to desperate families seeking relief for children with epilepsy has morphed into what critics aptly describe as “a commercial monster” – a barely regulated medicinal cannabis industry where doctors write cannabis prescriptions every four minutes and patients receive “Chernobyl-strength” products after brief

The conversation around marijuana and mental illness has taken a new, alarming turn. A systematic review published in the journal Biomolecules this March presents fresh evidence of a strong link between marijuana use and severe mental health issues, particularly schizophrenia and psychosis. Notably, the study highlights that adolescents are at a significantly higher risk, amplifying urgent questions

Cannabis use has long been a topic of interest in both scientific and public health discussions. One emerging area of concern is the link between cannabis and psychosis risk, particularly how cannabis might influence the brain’s dopamine system. By examining new research, we can better understand the potential risks associated with cannabis use, especially for