A recent Canadian study focused on marijuana use among young adults offers insights into which behaviors and personal characteristics are linked to higher risks of marijuana-related problems. While not all marijuana use results in negative outcomes, around 5% of young users in Canada may experience addiction or other harmful effects. What separates those who face … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Study Says Stress Drives Riskier Marijuana Use in Youth”

Running advertisements in the cannabis industry isn’t as straightforward as it is for other sectors. Business owners face a maze of regulations that make promoting their products difficult. These rules are often seen as restrictions on free speech because they limit what companies can say about their products, even when the information is accurate and … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Firms Can Manage the Challenges Arising from Marijuana Ad Restrictions”

Washington, D.C. has taken several hits since Donald Trump returned to office— massive job losses, seeing its budget shrink by billions, and even facing a downgrade to its bond rating. Now a recent federal move is raising alarms over the city’s handling of cannabis laws. Ed Martin, the interim U.S. Attorney appointed by Trump, is … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Trump’s US Attorney Targets Medical Marijuana Firm in Washington”

Getting too high can be a pretty terrible experience. What starts off as a calm, relaxing buzz can quickly spiral into paranoia and anxiety. One minute you’re chilling, the next your mind is racing with worst-case scenarios, and everything feels like it’s falling apart. No one enjoys that kind of high. Since recreational marijuana became … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Why Lawmakers Are Wrong to Focus on THC Potency in Marijuana”

Florida House legislators have come together in full agreement to pass a measure that will benefit military veterans by removing state fees tied to obtaining medical cannabis cards. Under the new legislation, veterans will no longer need to pay registration or renewal fees for their medical cannabis certifications, effectively making the process free for them. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Florida House Unanimously Passes Bill Making MMJ Cards Free for Veterans”

A federal judge has ruled that health insurance providers in New Mexico aren’t legally required to pay for medical cannabis, even though some state laws suggest they should. This decision underscores the ongoing clash between state-level cannabis initiatives and overarching federal drug policies. The lawsuit originated from a group of plaintiffs that included individuals enrolled … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Mexico Court Makes Ruling on Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis Costs”

Marijuana businesses operating legally across different states face a complicated reality when it comes to product testing. Without federal regulations, states have built their own rules around lab licensing, testing requirements, sampling methods, and even how to handle contaminated products. This patchwork approach creates major headaches for companies, especially those working in multiple states, leading … Continue reading “420 with CNW — The Business and Legal Impact of Inconsistent Marijuana Testing Rules”

The potential shift in how cannabis is classified under federal law is stirring up discussions about the future of the cannabis industry and the possibility of opening up interstate trade. Although many U.S. states have already legalized cannabis for recreational, medical use, or both, it’s still illegal at the federal level, which limits the ability … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Marijuana Descheduling or Rescheduling Would Impact the Industry”