Cannabis withdrawal among Indigenous inmates in north Queensland [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Alan Clough (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Jan Copeland ,  Prof Petra Buettner ,  Prof Yvonne Cadet-James

Brief description In withdrawal, many Indigenous cannabis users ‘stress out’ leading to violence and self harm. Among Indigenous prisoners in a north Queensland corrective centre, 69% have been cannabis users and 57% of these suffered ‘stressing out’. We will investigate and address cannabis withdrawal symptoms by documenting their onset and severity and by devising culturally acceptable, low-cost resources and support to assist new inmates to manage ‘stressing out’.

Funding Amount $AUD 285,920.66

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant