With emerging research showing that cannabis holds promise for various health conditions, it comes as no surprise that some scientists have started conducting research on the drug’s usefulness in managing autism. Global researchers estimate that about 1% of the total population worldwide suffer from autism. However, few patients receive diagnoses, with many going about their … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Brazilian Study Suggests Cannabis Helps Against Autism”

The Minnesota Supreme Court has established that the mere presence of a cannabis scent does not, by itself, provide sufficient grounds for law enforcement officers to conduct a vehicle search. The ruling stemmed from an incident that occurred during a traffic stop in Meeker County in 2021 when Adam Torgerson found himself being pulled over … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Minnesota Supreme Court Says Cannabis Smell Insufficient Justification for Searching Vehicles”

The United States is on the brink of a groundbreaking shift in its approach to marijuana policy. However, a significant obstacle stands in the way of this reform: the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Recognizing marijuana’s medical value, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS) recommended reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III controlled … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Twist of Fate? DEA Now Tasked with Steering Marijuana Rescheduling”

Cannabis Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) surged in value in September as positive federal action renewed investor interest in the cannabis industry. Shortly after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reclassify cannabis to Schedule III from Schedule I and ease federal marijuana restrictions, marijuana-related ETFs began to soar … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana ETFs See Green as Hopes for Federal Marijuana-Policy Reform Rise”

A coalition of 19 Caribbean and Latin American nations has jointly released a statement, underscoring the imperative need for a reevaluation of global drug policies. In a conference held over the weekend, these countries expressed their dissatisfaction with the current punitive strategy for combating the global drug issue, noting that it has failed to yield … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Caribbean, Latam Nations Agree War on Drugs Has Failed, New Solutions Needed”

Nearly two years after President Joe Biden took office, policy experts and drug-reform advocates aren’t happy with the Biden administration’s efforts to fulfill the campaign’s cannabis promises. Last month, the Biden administration recommended that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reclassify marijuana and asked federal drug officials to consider removing the decades-long restrictions on marijuana. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Cannabis Rescheduling Recommendation Far Below Biden’s Campaign Promises, Advocates Say”

A recent study in the “PLoS ONE” journal found that more than 2,300 individuals with persistent health issues experienced improved well-being and reduced fatigue within the first three months of using medicinal cannabis. The study was centered on the responses obtained from eligible Australian patients who participated in the QUEST Initiative. The participants’ age spectrum … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Shows Users of Medical Cannabis Register Improvements in Depression, Anxiety and Pain”

The California senate has passed a marijuana cafe bill that would give dispensaries permission to provide noncannabis drinks and foods to customers who have approval from local authorities. State senators passed Assemblymember Matt Haney’s Bill AB 374 in a 33 to 3 vote before sending it back to the assembly for a concurrence vote thanks … Continue reading “420 with CNW — California Senate OKs Marijuana Cafes Bill”