Heavy cannabis use in two remote Aboriginal communities: prospects for a population based intervention. [ 2001 - 2003 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Alan Clough (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Robert Parker ,  Dr Chris Burns ,  Prof Dennis Gray ,  Prof Peter D'Abbs

Brief description The proposed study is a combined intervention and summative evaluation with two parallel strands. We proposed to develop, deliver and evaluate an educational instrument targeting the use of cannabis amongst Aboriginal people living in remote communities in the Northern Territory. Additionally we proposed to describe and model harmful behaviours and effects of substance misuse with a focus on cannabis and to explore in some detail Aboriginal cultural knowledge and attitudes towards harm and harmful behaviours related to substance misuse using self-reported estimates and life histories.

Funding Amount $AUD 301,814.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes NIDS Project - National Illicit Drugs Strategy 16