who is cannabis prevention

[entheofarm]

The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre

 

The NCPIC mission is to reduce the use of cannabis in Australia by preventing uptake and providing the community with evidence-based information and interventions

 

NCPIC is a Department of Health and Ageing initiative.

 

http://ncpic.org.au/

 

 

 

sorry that sounds like bullshit to me!

 

promoting this kind of crap

 

Conclusion

 

Although recent cannabis use among Australians appears to have declined steadily since 1998, cannabis remains the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia. Furthermore, at least in the context of emergency departments in two inner-city Sydney hospitals, cannabis use appears to be associated with a number of harms, including physical and mental health problems and (sometimes violent) injury

 

 

Registrant: UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

Registrant ID: ABN 57195873179

Eligibility Type: Incorporated Association

 

oh look at that someone gets a grant to spread this crap

 

 

violent injury? Did someone fall off a couch?

Edited October 14, 2008 by entheofarm

[thc_acetate]

Although it is overall governmernt funded bullshit I had a quick glance over and it does debunk a lot of myths perpetuated by anti cannabis sections of the media for example the link between Cannabis and Scizophrenia it says doesn't exist although it may trigger issues in people already imbalanced, another good point I found was that there is no sufficient evidence that cannabis has increased in potency.

[Frazz]

This group was set up by the former prime minister and war criminal john hoWARd may he burn in hell ...

 

[freddie]

Although it is overall governmernt funded bullshit I had a quick glance over and it does debunk a lot of myths perpetuated by anti cannabis sections of the media for example the link between Cannabis and Scizophrenia it says doesn't exist although it may trigger issues in people already imbalanced, another good point I found was that there is no sufficient evidence that cannabis has increased in potency.

The weird thing about NCPIC is that the website is quite balanced in sharp contrast to their press releases which are reefer madness bullshit. Some of the reports that actually go to press contradict the info on the website.

Maybe now the economy is up the shit this waste of space will be discontinued. My tax dollars would be better spent elsewhere.

[entheofarm]

Govt unveils cannabis research centre

 

Posted Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:47pm AEST

 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/29/2230456.htm

 

Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon has launched a new cannabis research centre, saying young Australians are more likely to have used marijuana than tobacco.

 

The Federal Government is spending $14 million on the new National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre, based at the University of New South Wales.

 

The latest figures show cannabis is the most widely-used illicit drug in Australia, although the numbers are falling.

 

Ms Roxon says it is worrying that about one in five 18-year-olds have smoked cannabis in the past year.

 

"There is growing evidence that for vulnerable people cannabis can cause physical, psychological and social damage," she said.

 

The centre will conduct research in Australia and analyse overseas studies, as well as offering a hotline to provide information to members of the public.

 

 

 

 

Now I know it's bullshit, what is the 14 million being spent on? If they wanted to stop cannabis related harm then end prohibition!

[bufo marinus]

Ms Roxon says it is worrying that about one in five 18-year-olds have smoked cannabis in the past year.

 

"There is growing evidence that for vulnerable people cannabis can cause physical, psychological and social damage," she said.

 

They just keep spewing this shit up

One in 5 eh? Country must be fucked then? Barely able to cope with the Cannabis epidemic.

Fuck this, I'm going to have a couple of cones and go to work. These parasites should try it some time, work that is.

[entheofarm]

true bufo

 

they should try work instead of trolling on pro cannabis forums

[luciddreaming]

The weird thing about NCPIC is that the website is quite balanced in sharp contrast to their press releases which are reefer madness bullshit. Some of the reports that actually go to press contradict the info on the website.

This is exactly what I have been thinking. It's completely ridiculous.

[Budman2012]

How the FUCK!? could they have spent 14million dollars on it?

Are Anthony and Sally and Co. all typing away perusing online forums on executive Gold Plated Lazyboyz or sumthin!?

(Yes , I'm aware a Gold plated Chair would be ridiculous ... much like the whole issue of the NCPIC)

 

Basically the government has spent 14 million dollars (and counting no doubt) on setting up an Organization , payed to prove that "Cannabis is Bad Mmm'k".

Sure they are very careful with their wording , but the whole idea for them is to "Decrase Uptake"

(uptake of the Plant? ... or Uptake of Pro-Information???)

This type of Group is nothing new .. for many years governments around the world have been paying scientists to support their own views.

This is the simple fact ... These people get paid to publish propaganda , just because they are more strategic about it now doesn't make it a different thing. It's about scaring conservative sheeple parents into still beleiving that "Cannabis is Bad Mmm'k"

 

When the science is paid for by groups with an agenda and Vested Interests such as the Government or large Corporations then all research done by that scientific group should be considered Null and Void. Don't have to be Brain Scientist or a Rocket surgeon to figure that out.

 

Anyhoo,

Just a bit of a rant while Pos(t)ing the question

Cheerz

 

Budman

[Radic]

check dis

Cannabis has been used by over a third of the Australian population

seen

i can dig that

1/3 of oz are stoners

7million people and we all toked up today

but thats only once a week

cause we cant hope to supply 7mil spliffs every day

we need more growers

 

 

Cannabis and dependence

 

Typically, people who use cannabis do not progress to using the drug regularly, or for long periods of time. Most will experiment every now and then with cannabis during adolescence and early adulthood and stop using once they are in their mid to late 20s. However, some people will use cannabis for longer and more often, and become dependent on the drug. Historically, cannabis was not seen as a drug of dependence in the same way as heroin or alcohol, but cannabis dependence is now well recognised in the scientific community.

What is cannabis dependence?

 

Dependence on cannabis means that the person needs to use cannabis just to feel 'normal'. In order to be diagnosed as cannabis dependent, a person needs to experience at least three of the following in the one year:

 

* tolerance to the effects of cannabis, meaning that more cannabis is needed to get the same effect;

* withdrawal from the effects of cannabis, such as irritability, trouble sleeping and depressive symptoms;

* using more cannabis than was intended;

* persistent desire to stop taking cannabis or to cut down and being unsuccessful at this;

* spending lots of time obtaining, using or recovering from the use of cannabis;

* giving up important activities in favour of using cannabis; and/or

* using cannabis even when it is known that it causes problems

 

What are the consequences of being dependent on cannabis?

 

People who are dependent on cannabis are at a higher risk of suffering from the negative consequences of using the drug, such as short term memory impairment, mental health problems and respiratory diseases (if cannabis is smoked). Regular use and dependence also leads to problems with finances, conflict in relationships with family and friends, and employment problems.

How many people become dependent on cannabis?

 

It has been estimated that there are at least 200,000 people dependent on cannabis in Australia. About one in ten people who have tried cannabis at least once in their lifetimes will become dependent on the drug. The more often you use cannabis the more likely you are to become dependent. If someone uses cannabis everyday, then they have a 50/50 chance of becoming dependent. Young people develop cannabis dependence more quickly than adults.

Who are most at risk of being dependent on cannabis?

 

The earlier a person starts using cannabis, and the more they use, the more likely they are to become dependent. Studies have shown that males are more likely than females to be dependent on cannabis.

What are the symptoms of cannabis withdrawal?

 

One of the most common symptoms of cannabis dependence is the experience of discomfort when ceasing use known as withdrawal. Studies with cannabis users who have recently quit report that withdrawal symptoms start on the first day, usually peak in the first two to three days, and with the exception of sleep disturbance, are usually very mild by the sixth day.

 

The most common symptoms include:

 

* anxiety/nervousness

* reduced appetite

* irritability/restlessness

* sleep difficulties including strange dream

 

Even though these symptoms are not life threatening, they can be distressing enough for the person trying to stop smoking cannabis, to start using again.

http://ncpic.org.au/workforce/cannabisinfo...-and-dependence

 

ok

here we have a prime example of educated fools

and they are so dub that they think we will fall for their BS

they even repeat them selves and think we cant remember

haha

just like peter garret<---- short memory must have a

 

irey guidance