Long term cannabis abuse affects the user detrimentally – both biologically, psychologically, and socially. Dr Matt Cullen explains.
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Medicinal cannabis: a little care is needed
What we do know and don’t know about the benefits and dangers of using and prescribing medicinal cannabis for things like pain relief, epilepsy and appetite stimulation in cancer and HIV AIDS.
Video: Ice addiction – Jack’s story
Jack first tried ice at 18 and quickly fell into the grip of ice addiction. Being left to die in an alleyway was the turning point for Jack to get help.
Moderate alcohol consumption reduces brain function
Even moderate consumption of alcohol can have negative effects on the brain.
Benzodiazepines: what are the effects?
How benzodiazepines affect a person depends on many things, but there is no safe level of benzodiazepine use.
Pregnancy, alcohol and other drugs
If you are pregnant, or thinking about having a baby, it is important to consider the types of drugs you might be taking and how they might affect you and your pregnancy.
Benzodiazepines: what are they?
Benzodiazepines, benzos, are also known as minor tranquillisers.
Amphetamines: what are they?
Amphetamines (speed) belong to a group of drugs called psychostimulants.
Amphetamines (speed): tolerance and dependence
Amphetamines become highly addictive after prolonged use. Dependence on amphetamines can be psychological or physical, or both.
Cocaine use linked to permanent heart damage
Cocaine use could cause permanent heart damage, with persistent high blood pressure and blood vessel stiffness.