Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Preventing harm in Australia.

Author: Australian Drug Foundation

Our series of podcasts features experts talking about a range of issues related to young people, alcohol and other drugs, such as the new Victorian secondary supply legislation, cannabis, safe parties, alcohol related harm and effective communication.
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What are the long & short-term effects of cannabis use?
Thursday, 1 November, 2012

In this podcast, Professor Dan Lubman discusses: - What is cannabis and how does it affect your brain? - What are the long and short term effects of cannabis on your mental and physical health, especially for young people? - What can I do if I am concerned about my smoking habits or the effect it is having on my life? - How do I approach a friend that I am worried about? Professor Dan Lubman has worked across mental health and drug treatment settings in both the UK and Australia. He is Director of Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, and Professor of Addiction Studies and Services at Monash University.