WESTERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT

WSLHD's Consumer Representative Spectacular Showcase celebrated patient voices' impact on western Sydney healthcare, highlighting diverse contributions and 10 years of the Consumer Council. Consumer Representatives co-design projects like REACH in the ED and Baby Steps, and engage in various initiatives, emphasizing the importance of consumer partnership in health system improvement.

A feasibility study tested CBD's effectiveness in reducing cannabis withdrawal symptoms during a 6-night inpatient detox. The single-subject repeated measures design assessed one subject at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up, then replicated with 7 additional participants. CBD doses ranged from 300mg to 1200mg/day. The study concluded, with findings supporting CBD's safety and acceptability, prompting preparation for a double-blind RCT and publication.