OZ Stoners Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Daily cannabis users are significantly more likely to be dependent on nicotine than non-users, according to a joint study by the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) and the NSW North Coast Area Health Service.Unlike cannabis users in other countries, Australian cannabis smokers regularly mix their cannabis with tobacco, often called ‘mull’, leading to exposure, and potentially dependency, on nicotine as well as cannabis.The researchers decided to investigate the possible role cannabis use may play in higher tobacco smoking rates in men aged 25-34 in Northern NSW than in other parts of the state. Analysing data from the National Drug Strategy Household Survey and the NSW Health Survey the research team was able to identify some interesting results.“We found significant associations between daily cannabis use and nicotine dependence,” said Dr Avigdor Zask of NSW Health. “That is, the greater amount of cannabis smoked the higher nicotine dependency rates, but also the greater the use led to reduced success in attempts to quit or reduce tobacco use.”Although Australia has one of the lowest rates of tobacco smoking in the world today, cannabis continues to be the most widely used illicit drug in this country with just over one third (34%) of the population ever having tried the drug. This study provides more information on the complex relationship between the two drugs and on potential treatment options.“These findings have major implications for mainstream tobacco cessation services,” continued Dr Zask. “They demonstrate clearly that to ensure the best outcomes possible for tobacco smokers they should assess and address the practice of mulling tobacco with cannabis when providing cessation services to clients.”The study’s findings will be presented today at the 2nd National Cannabis Conference in Brisbane. The conference is run by the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC), which is based at the University of New South Wales.NCPIC is an Australian Government initiative supported by the Department of Health and Ageing.Cannabis Information and Helpline – 1800 30 40 50NCPIC website – www.ncpic.org.auendsContact Details: Morag Millington, tel. (02) 9385 0213, 0431 981 046, email: m.millington@unsw.edu.auPaul Dillon, tel. (02) 9385 0226, 0419 402 099 email p.dillon@unsw.edu.auDate Issued: 20th September 2012View the full article 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sols Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 don't mix tobacco with dope, its like putting lemonade in beer...... disgusting habit. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediKat Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Shandies are nice, farting in public is disgusting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Daily tobacco users are more likely I would think I dont mix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PsychoHashy Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 There's an element of truth to it, but it does come across a bit like they are cherry picking fact and beliefs to suit an agenda. I liked the "often called mull" comment, shows a lack of true understanding of the subject they are supposed to be dealing with, my entire canna life mulling up, mull, and the mull bowl have never had anything to do with tobacco, so unless it's different in some other part of the country I don't see a connection. They are right to say that people trying to give up ciggies while still spinning out their canna are fighting a losing battle, but surely it doesn't take a rocket scientist to work that out. Putting tobacco with good buds is sacrilege, and if anyone put it in my mull bowl I would punish them severely. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy420 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 I call bull shit, i smoked baccy for a long time, i even spun out my weed. About 10 years ago i chose to give up baccy, now cant stand it and would never take it up again. Bet Jans name is attached to that some where with out even reading it ... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeloudsmoker Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 I call bull shit, i smoked baccy for a long time, i even spun out my weed. About 10 years ago i chose to give up baccy, now cant stand it and would never take it up again. Bet Jans name is attached to that some where with out even reading it ... I'm the same Ozzy, I used to smoke and spin. Quit cold turkey Nov of 2013 and haven't looked back, trying to get all my friends that smoke mix to stop as well. Because that's what makes you addicted, any educated cannabis enthusiast knows that cannabis is non addictive. Habitual yes, addictive? I don't think so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Shandies are nice, farting in public is disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinggoodguys Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) Here is some more recent NCPIC propaganda linking cannabis use to alcohol abuse ... http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/australia-needs-to-take-marijuana-addiction-more-seriously-experts-say/news-story/ec21613465beea12591b3b951ab563a4 Edited June 13, 2016 by lookinggoodguys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangwena Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) Never smoked cigs taste like shit and do nothing for me, on the other hand totally addicted to pot, have been for 45 years. I must be the odd one out, those researchers make me want to laugh, get a real job you time wasters. i know its an old thread but shit never sleeps ha ha.Tangwena Edited June 13, 2016 by tangwena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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