Australia’s medical lobby groups failing to take a ‘wider view’ on cannabis questions
Some leading Australian medical bodies are failing to take account of wider public health considerations in debates about medicinal cannabis access and reform. In response to a Federal Government-commissioned review into medicinal cannabis, groups including the Australian Medical Association have called for an immediate halt to the prescribing and dispensing of most medicinal cannabis products. […]
Intersecting Realities: Neurodivergence and Substance Use
Download presentation slides Intersecting Realities: Neurodivergence and Substance Use Conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder have been linked with unique patterns of substance use and elevated rates of harm, often related to managing untreated symptoms and stress. Health systems aren’t currently built to monitor or respond effectively to the complex nature of neurodivergence […]