The gunja brain story

Cairney S, Fitz J, Thompson S, Currie J, Chenoweth C, Dillon P (2012)
The gunja brain story
Melbourne: National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre

This flipchart was designed for use by health professionals, community workers, educators, Indigenous mental health workers, alcohol and other drug workers, students and community members. It is a prevention and information resource, not a treatment guide. It is designed for use mainly with Indigenous people in urban, rural and remote settings. This resource uses plain English language and informative images to provide clear information about:

• how a healthy brain and nervous system work
• the effects of cannabis (also known as gunja or yarndi) on the brain, general health, community and lifestyle.

Facilitators can choose to use the resource as a whole, or select sections of the flipchart to focus on, depending on the needs of their students, clients or personal preferences.

National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre abstract

• Further information:
  • View resource: The gunja brain story (PDF – 52.8 MB)
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  • View website: National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre 
• Contact details:
  • National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre , University of New South Wales, Randwick Campus, NDARC Building R1 Level 1, 22-32 King Street, PO Box 684, Randwick NSW 2031, Ph: (02) 9385 0208, Fax: (02) 9385 0201, Email: info@ncpic.org.au