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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 14 MIN

Biggest study yet debunks prescription cannabis + Aussie airbase hit by Iran

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It’s long been hailed as the breakthrough treatment – but now a breakthrough study on medicinal cannabis has found it's not effective in treating common mental health conditions like depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.  In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by lead author of the study, Dr Jack White, who unpacks the groundbreaking research and why he’s calling for tighter regulations on medicinal cannabis prescriptions.  Headlines:  Australian military facilities in the UAE have been damaged in an Iranian attack The Prime Minister has urged Australians not to panic buy petrol  Residents in Far North Queensland are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Narelle  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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