This year, an unusual overlap is happening: Easter Sunday and the unofficial cannabis celebration known as 420 both land on April 20. It’s a rare coincidence that hasn’t occurred in more than a decade. While Easter is a sacred day for Christians, marking the resurrection of Jesus, 420 is widely recognized by cannabis users as … Continue reading “420 with CNW — What You Need to Know About the 420 Cannabis Holiday”

Marijuana firms and related businesses are adjusting quickly to changing U.S. trade policies, particularly under the tariff strategies introduced by the Trump administration. Many of these businesses rely heavily on global suppliers, especially for packaging and manufacturing, and the tariffs have added new pressure to an already complex supply chain. Although there have been efforts … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How U.S. Marijuana Companies Are Responding to President Trump’s Tariffs”

New findings shared at the 2025 European Congress of Psychiatry suggest that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in marijuana, may offer behavioral benefits for teens and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD affects roughly one in a hundred children globally. It often involves challenges with communication, emotional expression, social interactions, and a tendency toward … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Research Shows Marijuana Extract Improves Behavior of Autistic Kids, Teens”

A recent survey published in the Hand Surgery Global Online Journal explored how patients feel about their doctors using substances like marijuana, alcohol, and nicotine when off duty. The findings showed that more people were okay with their physician using cannabis recreationally than not, and even more were comfortable if it was for medical reasons. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Suggests Patients Have No Problem with Doctors Using Marijuana Off-Duty”

The Dutch government has expanded a state-backed cannabis program to allow legal sales, even though growing it remains against the law in most cases. As of now, cannabis stores in ten cities can offer weed sourced from ten officially licensed growers. For decades, selling small amounts of cannabis in Dutch coffee shops has been tolerated, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Dutch Marijuana Growers Applaud Decision to Expand Regulated Sales Experiment”

A recent pilot study by researchers from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan explored how medically supervised marijuana use might support individuals undergoing treatment for substance use disorders in a residential recovery setting. The research focused on the experiences of both residents and staff when cannabis was included as … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Medical Marijuana Could Reduce Cravings, Boost Addiction Recovery”

A recent study has found that a skin ointment containing cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabidiol (CBD) may help ease the symptoms of atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema. The research, published in the Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology journal, followed nine adults diagnosed with eczema over three months. The researchers tracked skin health indicators, including moisture … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds CBD, CBG-Infused Ointment Effective Against Eczema”

Cannabis reform is not among President Donald Trump’s top drug policy goals for his first year back in office, according to a statement from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Instead, the administration plans to prioritize tackling drug trafficking and addressing the opioid epidemic, with a particular focus on substances like fentanyl. Although … Continue reading “420 with CNW — White House List Shows Cannabis Rescheduling Isn’t a Priority for Now”