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A new study published by the University of Sydney has revealed that up to one in 28 Australians (3.64 per cent) may live with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a figure that translates to one child in every classroom or two adults on a bus during peak hour. The research, published in June 2025, identifies

  Mounting scientific evidence continues to challenge the narrative that cannabis is a harmless substance, with alarming new research demonstrating significant THC effects on fertility and embryonic development. A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers in Canada and Israel has uncovered disturbing links between THC exposure and chromosomal abnormalities in human embryos created through IVF. The

The numbers tell a story that policymakers refuse to hear. Across the globe, millions of children grow up in households that parental alcohol and drug use ravages. In Australia, 1 million children live with at least one adult battling addiction. Furthermore, the European Union counts 9 million children with parents who have alcohol problems. Similarly,

Unintentional marijuana ingestions in children under 5 rose over 1,000% in 7 years, with edibles and pandemic-related factors fuelling the trend. Unintentional marijuana ingestions among children younger than 5 years have risen more than 1,000% in the past seven years, according to research presented at the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) 2025 National Conference &

Parenting today means guiding children through a maze of pro-pot propaganda and surface-level harm reduction messages, all while facing real risks linked to family history. The parental influence on addiction, substance use, and health choices has never been more crucial. We will explore how parents can empower their children against addiction, drawing on research, real-world

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) has issued decisive new clinical guidance declaring there is no safe level of marijuana during pregnancy and recommending universal screening for cannabis use throughout pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. The authoritative medical organisation’s statement directly challenges the increasingly prevalent misconception that cannabis represents a safe or beneficial

A Groundbreaking Genetic Discovery As cannabis legalisation spreads globally, its growing acceptance as a recreational and medicinal substance has sparked both enthusiasm and concern. A landmark genetic study has uncovered critical genetic links cannabis disorder, showing how cannabis use disorder (CanUD)—defined by compulsive use despite harmful consequences—shares significant genetic overlap with psychiatric conditions. Unlike casual

Groundbreaking research from the Sorbonne has uncovered disturbing evidence linking youth marijuana suicide rates to regular cannabis consumption amongst teenagers. Furthermore, the study reveals that adolescent cannabis suicidal behaviours increase dramatically with marijuana use, even after accounting for existing mental health conditions. Shocking Statistics Emerge: The French researchers discovered that young people who use marijuana face

  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