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The evolution of Australian cannabis policies, 1967 to 2024
Abstract Aim To describe the outcomes of cannabis policy debates in Australia from 1967 to 2024. Methods We searched popular media, public reports, parliamentary inquiries and policy documents on cannabis in Australia since the 1960s and examined peer reviewed papers, national survey data and police records of cannabis‐related arrests.
Wayne D. Hall +3 more
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Factors associated with youth opposition or support for cannabis legalization in Lebanon
Background In 2020, Lebanon initiated the legalization process for the cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial purposes only. This paper aims to examine the factors associated with youth attitude towards the legalization of medicinal and ...
Joseph El‑Khoury +3 more
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Abstract Background and aims Measurement‐based care (MBC) is a structured approach using standardized, repeated assessments to monitor treatment progress and guide clinical decision‐making. MBC improves outcomes for substance use treatment but can be time consuming due in part to lengthy assessment tools. Single‐item, patient‐reported outcome measures (
Thomas J. Reese +13 more
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Has Australia lost control of its tobacco and nicotine markets?
Abstract Background Australia has adopted two policies that the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends as best practice for tobacco control: it has steeply increased tobacco taxes since 2010 and only allowed access to nicotine vapes for medical use.
Ron Borland +4 more
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Abstract Aims To systematically review the evidence on the psychometric performance and accuracy of screening or diagnostic tools for cannabis use disorder. Method Systematic review and meta‐analysis which included studies conducted in clinical settings, schools, universities, community settings and population‐based surveys in multiple countries and ...
Janni Leung +8 more
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Abstract Background and aims Mindfulness‐based relapse prevention (MBRP) has been shown to be beneficial to individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in the West. The current pilot study aimed at testing the feasibility of MBRP in a Chinese population.
Ka Tsun Ting +11 more
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Abstract Background and aims Cocaine use disorder (CUD) is a significant global health concern, characterized by persistent craving despite severe consequences. Recent theories highlight maladaptive memory processes – such as intrusive, vivid recollections of past substance use that arise spontaneously in daily life – as key contributors to craving and
Amelie Zacher +5 more
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Abstract Background and Aims Cannabis is among the most widely used psychoactive substances globally and is often consumed alongside tobacco. Cannabis use has been associated with impairments in attention, learning, and memory, whereas nicotine can acutely enhance, but chronically impair, certain cognitive functions.
Emese Kroon +5 more
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Abstract Background and aims NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) youth represent a vulnerable population from a public health perspective, facing multiple health challenges, including elevated substance use. Tobacco and cannabis are the most commonly used psychoactive substances among young people, with early initiation associated with long‐
Clara Eyraud +6 more
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