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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

  Originating in the US, Communities that Care is a public health prevention framework that has been operating in Australia for 25 years. Over 30 Local Government Areas have used the framework to reduce alcohol consumption, injuries and crime. In the US it has been used to also reduce smoking, cannabis and depression. An Australian

New research reveals that four specific personality traits can predict who will develop addiction problems – and more importantly, how targeted addiction prevention strategies can stop substance abuse before it begins. A groundbreaking Canadian programme demonstrates that personalised intervention works far better than traditional warning-based approaches. The PreVenture Breakthrough Canadian clinical psychologist Patricia Conrod has