Danielle Dawson

This presentation will examine the rapid expansion of medicinal cannabis prescribing in Australia and the potential unintended consequences associated with current regulatory and prescribing practices. Drawing on mixed-methods research, the session will explore changing patterns of medicinal cannabis use, including dual-use motives (both medical and recreational), the growing role of telehealth clinics, prescribing for conditions with limited supporting evidence, and concerns surrounding high-THC products and cannabis use disorder.

Danielle Dawson is a PhD candidate with UQ’s School of Psychology and the National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research (NCYSUR)