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Long-term study reveals harm in regular cannabis use
Regular cannabis use has harmful effects regardless of the age a person starts using, a University of Queensland-led study has found.
The study examined people who began regular cannabis use in high school or in their early 20s, and compared both with non-users.
“Compared to non-users, regular cannabis users were more likely to engage in high-risk alcohol consumption, smoke tobacco, use other illicit drugs and not be in a relationship at age 35,” Dr Chan said.
“These outcomes were more common among those who started using cannabis regularly in adolescence.
“They were also at higher risk of depression and less likely to have a paid job.
âShockingâ numbers of children presenting with mental health issues
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A mental health emergency among Australian children is being inadequately addressed, leaving many with the likelihood of long-term harm to their education and employment.
Dr Zena Burgess, CEO of the Australian Psychological Society, said children are bearing the brunt of mental health concerns triggered or exacerbated by the pandemic and the number presenting with mental health or emotional problems is âshockingâ.
Australian children are experiencing a mental health âemergencyâ due to impacts on their families of the pandemic, according to the Australian Psychological Soceity.
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COVID-19 cross-protection? When vaccines provide bonus protection against other diseases
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COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out in their millions. While they show high rates of protection against the disease, could they stave off the pesky common cold too?
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Those of us who avoided COVID-19 over the past year may be somewhat surprised to learn there s a good chance we ve already been infected by at least one coronavirus.
They re thought to be behind up to a third of all common colds. And intriguingly, evidence emerged last year that suggested people who were previously exposed to a common cold coronavirus might have some protection against COVID-19.