Introduces Self and Topic I am a nursing student who will present today on the topic of cannabis and mental health, providing you with an overview of the adverse effects of marijuana and the possibilities of addiction treatment. Mental health remains a significant aspect of wellness that requires heightened attention from medical professionals. Therefore, with the rising demand for cannabis in modern-day medicine, the number of people whom the substance has affected negatively through side effects and addiction has increased, necessitating recognizing the adverse effects of marijuana. Who are They? Helping to tend to those whose mental health cannabis has impacted, as a student currently studying to be a nurse, is one of my goals in life. Thus, I find it essential to create an informed and knowledgeable opinion on such a complex issue. As a future professional, I want to understand the severity of this problem and spread awareness of the sickness caused in peoples’ minds by cannabinoids. What is the Topic and How is It Defined in Literature? My topic is linked with presenting the adverse effect of cannabis on mental health, how to intervene in potentially damaging situations, its treatment, and expected outcomes. Literature precariously states, and my clinical experience supports, the fact that the relationship between mental health and cannabinoids has the potential to detriment the patient’s wellbeing. Can anyone from the audience name a few of the negative effects of cannabis on patient’s health? From a lessened attention span to psychosis and anxiety attacks, marijuana remains a dangerous substance for people’s mental health. As cannabis becomes more popular as a medicine, rather than a recreational drug, it is essential to keep in mind these detrimental effects instead of focusing merely on positive results (as seen in Figure 1). As an example, we may examine medical cannabis, which demonstrates the fact that patients use it more frequently but exhibit worse health results than those achieved during traditional treatment. Why is it of Interest to Them or Important/Significant? For me, the topic holds significance as I am deeply engaged in the cannabis debate, hoping to uphold the case that proves the extent of its negative effects over positive ones. Thus, with thorough support from relevant literature, it is possible to present an overview of a complicated addiction issue in modern Australian mental healthcare. The significance of this problem lies in the rising popularity of medical cannabis and tetrahydrocannabinol, often linked with overlooking its adverse effects on a variety of the brain’s functions (as seen in Figure 2). Contemporary Australian care of the consumer allows prescribing cannabis for some reasons, such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, chronic pain, palliative care, and during chemotherapy. However, the effects of cannabinoids do not surpass the effectiveness of traditional medicine, instead potentially negatively affecting the clients’ future symptoms, making medical cannabis today no different from 19th-century opium prescriptions. Discusses the Contemporary Care of the Consumer I have chosen the sources for this presentation by their direct relevance to the subject, as they provide a valuable overview of the Australian perspective and experience of cannabinoid treatment. The literature was managed successfully to include a wide variety of research on both the medical benefits and real-life drawbacks of cannabis use in Australia and abroad, thus creating a sup