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 

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It&rsquo;s long been hailed as the breakthrough treatment &ndash; 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.&nbsp;
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&rsquo;s calling for tighter regulations on medicinal cannabis prescriptions.&nbsp;
Headlines:&nbsp;
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<li>Australian military facilities in the UAE have been damaged in an Iranian attack</li>
<li>The Prime Minister has urged Australians not to panic buy petrol&nbsp;</li>
<li>Residents in Far North Queensland are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Narelle&nbsp;</li>
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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

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Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.