National Cannabis Prevention And Information Centre
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre or NCPIC, is an Australian centre funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. It is located in Sydney, Australia and was officially opened in 2008. The Centre is a consortium of high quality organisations from around the country, led by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC).
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre was established in response to growing community concerns about cannabis use, particularly amongst young people.
While prevalence rates have markedly reduced over the past decade, cannabis is still widely used by young people, and the impacts on adolescent development remain an important issue.
The key goals of the Centre are:
- providing the Australian community with evidence-based information and resources about cannabis-related harms
- supporting service providers to respond to those experiencing cannabis-related problems
- specifically engaging young people to increase their knowledge and understanding of cannabis and related harms, legal issues, and how to access assistance for cannabis-related problems
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