Cannabis
Welcome to the cannabis resources page.
Below is a list of resources to support you in the management of patients who use cannabis.
Cannabis Overview
- NSW Health provide an excellent overview of cannabis, its effects, how it affects the body, the law, pregnancy and much more. This can information can be found here.
Fact Sheets / Patient Booklets
Local cannabis misuse support services
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SDECC – AOD Intensive Support Program
Non-residential day rehabilitation, including individual counselling, care coordination, group programs and intensive outreach for people aged 14-25 years Services are available in Chatswood and Manly.
To access the program call 9977 0711.
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Odyssey House Community Services
Non-residential rehabilitation for adults over 18 years old, including individual and group counselling, support to family members of people who have an addiction. Services available in Chatswood and Manly. To access the program call 1800 397 739.
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Odyssey House Community Services – Drug & Alcohol Counselling
Non-residential day rehabilitation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults over 18 years old, including individual and group counselling, support to family members of people who have an addiction. Services available in Chatswood and Manly. To access the program call 1800 397 739.
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ACON – Substance Support Counselling
Face-to-face in Surry Hills and remote access program (Skype or telephone) providing intensive, structured interventions within a harm reduction model to Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Intersex people with alcohol and other drug misuse issues. Up to 12 sessions with the ability to extend. To access the program call 1800 063 060.
- Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) – patient support helpline 1800 422 599
- New NSW Cannabis Advisory Service – A Cannabis Medicines Advisory Service has been established to provide expert advice and support to NSW health care professionals. For more information click here.
Medicinal Cannabis
- NSW Cannabis Medicines Advisory service
Telephone: Health Direct Help Line, 1800 217 257
Email: The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research and Innovation, cmcri@moh.health.nsw.gov.au
- Webinar: Understanding Cannabis Medicines (Part 1): Current evidence and availability – This RACGP webinar has been designed to update GPs on the current landscape regarding cannabis medicines, including how they work, the available evidence for use for different health conditions, and precautions for use.
- Webinar: Understanding Cannabis Medicines (Part 2): Prescribing in General Practice – This RACGP webinar focuses on how cannabis medicines can be prescribed, the role of GPs and the importance of informed consent and monitoring patients on cannabis medicines.
- The process of prescribing medicinal cannabis
Further Resources (for doctors)
- Your Room is a NSW Health website that provides facts for patients, parents and clinicians about alcohol and other drugs. Visit website.
- Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) aims to provide education and training expertise as well as high quality research assistance on a wide range of alcohol and other drug issues. Visit website.
