April 2025 - CannabisNewsWire

TuesdayApr 15, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Research Shows Marijuana Extract Improves Behavior of Autistic Kids, Teens

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 repetitive behaviors. In the U.S., diagnoses have surged by roughly 175% from 2011 to 2022, with the latest data from the CDC estimating that 1 in 36 American children are on the spectrum. Many of these children face behavioral and emotional challenges that go beyond…

MondayApr 14, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Suggests Patients Have No Problem with Doctors Using Marijuana Off-Duty

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. The survey involved 388 patients at four Pennsylvania orthopedic clinics, where only medical marijuana is legal. Most participants were white, around 55 years old on average, and nearly two-thirds said they had never used marijuana. Eleven percent were frequent users. Participants responded to whether they…

FridayApr 11, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Dutch Marijuana Growers Applaud Decision to Expand Regulated Sales Experiment

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, but the actual cultivation was still illegal. This setup created a legal loophole where you could sell cannabis but not legally produce it. Rick Bakker, a commercial director of one of the approved growers, Hollandse Hoogtes, called it an overdue fix to a confusing situation.…

ThursdayApr 10, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Medical Marijuana Could Reduce Cravings, Boost Addiction Recovery

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 part of a recovery plan. Participants shared that marijuana helped ease symptoms like depression, anxiety, pain, and sleep problems—issues that often make recovery harder. Some also reported fewer cravings for opioids and other addictive substances. According to Dr. Zach Walsh, a psychology professor involved in…

WednesdayApr 09, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds CBD, CBG-Infused Ointment Effective Against Eczema

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 levels, oil production, skin pH, and water loss. Participants used a topical treatment containing 5% CBG, 30% CBD, cholesterol, and hemp seed oil. According to the researchers, applying the ointment daily to affected areas—specifically the forearms—and covering it with a wet wrap before sleep helped…

TuesdayApr 08, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — White House List Shows Cannabis Rescheduling Isn’t a Priority for Now

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 cannabis rescheduling efforts began under President Biden, progress has stalled due to complications with DEA hearings. Supporters of cannabis reform had hoped Trump would take action, especially since he expressed support for the idea during his campaign. However, he has remained quiet on the matter…

MondayApr 07, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — FBI Stance on Background Check Request Upends Delaware’s Marijuana Market Launch

Plans to launch recreational marijuana sales in Delaware this spring have hit a major roadblock following an announcement by the state’s Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) that the FBI had denied their updated service code request. The code is required to perform fingerprint-based background checks, which is a prerequisite for the impending recreational market. The OMC had been collaborating with the state Justice Department and the State Bureau of Identification (SBI) to obtain the service code. However, a dispute between state and federal regulations means lawmakers will have to draft new legislation that aligns with the FBI’s standards. The…

FridayApr 04, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — US Supreme Court Gives Truck Driver the Nod to Pursue Racketeering Charges Against Marijuana Company

The United States Supreme Court has ruled against Medical Marijuana Inc. in a case involving a truck driver who lost his job after he failed a drug test. The driver, Douglas Horn, claimed he was misled into using a cannabidiol (CBD) product that was falsely advertised as THC-free. THC is the psychoactive compound in cannabis responsible for its intoxicating effects. In a narrow 5 to 4 decision, Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the majority opinion, upholding a lower court ruling that permitted Horn to sue the company, based in San Diego, under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).…

ThursdayApr 03, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Industry Gears Up for a Shake-Up as ‘Gifting’ Shops Transform in D.C.

Medical cannabis dispensaries are rapidly expanding in D.C. as authorities transition former “gifting” stores into licensed operations. In 2014, D.C. voters passed Initiative 71, which legalized recreational cannabis possession, use, and sharing among adults but prohibited direct sales. However, a loophole allowed businesses to sell non-cannabis products while including marijuana as a complimentary gift. Many consumers preferred this method to avoid being listed in a registry as medical dispensaries required patient registration. Now these gifting shops had until the end of March to obtain a medical cannabis license or face closure. Before this transition, only eight cultivation facilities and seven…

WednesdayApr 02, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Narcotics Officials Say Oklahoma’s Black Market Cannabis Exceeds $100bn in Value

The illegal cannabis market in Oklahoma has ballooned to billions of dollars, according to recent data from the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. According to Donnie Anderson, director of the bureau, the state’s tracking system missed about 70 million pounds of cannabis between March last year and this year, which is roughly 30 times more than what is required to meet the demand of the state’s 300,000 registered medical cannabis patients. This is a sharp rise from the 22 million pounds unaccounted for between 2022 and 2023, showing a nearly threefold increase in…

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