In Australia, the regulatory landscape around Australian E-cigarette Prescription has undergone substantial changes in recent years. For those who use nicotine e-cigarettes, obtaining them through prescribed legal pathways remains a crucial yet challenging process. This becomes even more complex when considering specific populations, such as individuals who regularly use illicit drugs. This article explores crucial data from...
Every year, thousands of people face cancer surgery, and many also have a history of smoking. But did you know that stopping smoking before your operation can lower your chance of complications afterwards? This post explores how smoking cessation before surgery, especially for individuals diagnosed with cancer, can significantly reduce cancer surgery complications. Whether you...
Understanding the scale and impact of underage drug use is vital for anyone supporting young people across the UK. Jim Shannon, DUP MP for Strangford, recently raised a Parliamentary Question, prompting the release of new statistics that highlight shifts in drug use among young people. Minister of State for the Home Department, Diana Johnson, has...
Driving safely on American roads means remaining alert, focused, and fully in control. Yet, recent data shows a clear rise in cannabis use among drivers, putting Cannabis and Driving Safety in the national spotlight. Understanding why this is happening is essential for anyone interested in keeping our communities safe. The Rise of Drugged Driving in...
The latest Criminal Justice Statistics Quarterly for June 2024 provides a detailed look at the current landscape of drug and alcohol prosecutions in England and Wales. With rising indictable offences and shifting sentencing patterns, the report offers valuable insights into how authorities are managing the challenges of substance-related crime and the wider impacts on communities....
Two official graphs undermine the ‘drug checking’ narrative Pill Testing Australia operatives have shifted their focus from their ineffective and harm-escalating** pill testing narrative to one that now includes testing all manner of illicit drugs in a new operation they call ‘drug checking’. ABC is currently posting warnings about more potent opioids such as fentanyl...
Cannabis use and its effects on mental health have become a growing area of concern, especially when it comes to psychosis. Research suggests there is a strong link between cannabis use, psychosis symptoms, and the dopamine system in the brain. This article will explain how cannabis may affect the risk of psychosis by changing dopamine...
The conversation around cannabis and psychosis has shifted drastically over the years, with its widespread acceptance and legalisation. People often focus on its recreational and medicinal benefits, but what’s often overlooked is its serious link to mental health disorders, particularly psychosis and schizophrenia. Recent studies are drawing troubling connections between cannabis use and these conditions, highlighting the...
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of Winchester has explored how alcohol affects memory, particularly witnesses’ ability to recall crucial details. Co-authored by Dr Sarah Bayless, senior lecturer in psychology, the research highlights the complex link between alcohol and memory. Published in the journal Memory, the study examined how alcohol influences the ability...
Cannabis policies in the U.S. have seen a dramatic shift over the past few decades. Most states now allow some form of legal cannabis use, even though federal law still prohibits it. This patchwork of regulations has developed with little federal oversight and often without prioritising public health. A new report from the National Academies...