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In June 2019, 39-year-old Michael Thue was involved in a road rage incident, ultimately pleading guilty to assault and battery. Thue, who is a state-registered medical cannabis patient, was given a year of probation as part of his sentence and ordered not to use medical marijuana during the year of probation. He fought the bond … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Appeals Court Rules That Probationers in Michigan Can Use Medical Cannabis”

The cannabis industry has come a long way from the days when states that didn’t criminalize the controversial drug were the exception rather than the norm. Now, 36 states have legalized medical use, 15 allow recreational use, and several more are considering cannabis legalization for the future. The road to legalization wasn’t easy, however, with … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Is Marijuana Legalization Impacting Real Estate Prices?”

The past few years have seen a surge in popularity for cannabis, with more than 30 U.S. states legalizing either medical or recreational marijuana. The shift in attitudes toward cannabis hasn’t been confined to just states. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina is preparing to explore what medical cannabis legalization would look … Continue reading “420 with CNW — North Carolina Cherokee Consider Medical Cannabis Legalization”

A new study has shown that a significant decline in deaths related to opioids is linked to improved access to cannabis dispensaries. The study, which was reported in the “British Medical Association” journal, concluded that higher counts of recreational and medical dispensary stores were connected with decreased opioid-related mortality rates, particularly deaths linked to synthetic … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Locations with Cannabis Dispensaries Recorded Fewer Opioid Fatalities, New Research Says”

Over the past couple of years, cannabidiol (“CBD”) has seen exponential growth in popularity. One of more than 100 cannabinoids produced by the hemp plant, CBD has potent and versatile medicinal properties. Preliminary research and anecdotal evidence have found the hemp extract to be effective at treating issues from anxiety and depression to insomnia and … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Top Mistakes Made While Using CBD to Combat Anxiety”

In most states that have legal cannabis markets, the legal landscape around the controversial plant is constantly shifting. Being a new market that’s centered on a product that is illegal at the federal level, lawmakers are still unsure about how to regulate cannabis and are still working out several issues. Sometimes they create policies that … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Maine’s Medical Cannabis Caregivers Vow to Challenge Proposed Regulations”

Despite its controversial reputation, cannabis has been slowly but surely building a reputation as a potent and versatile alternative to pharmaceuticals. While most experts agree the hype around cannabis has far outpaced the science, preliminary studies and anecdotal evidence have found it to be effective against everything from stress and anxiety to chronic pain and … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Cannabis and Fibromyalgia: What Does Available Research Say?”

Voters in Arizona overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis in the state during the November ballot. Known as the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, the legislation allows adults aged 21 and older to buy and possess cannabis. The act also legalized home cultivation, allowing adults to grow up to six cannabis plants … Continue reading “420 with CNW — What You Need to Know About Cannabis Home Cultivation in Arizona”

Long before the coronavirus pandemic struck and turned everything topsy turvy, medical cannabis patients in Pennsylvania had to dig deep into their pockets to purchase medical marijuana. Surveys have found that the keystone state has some of the most expensive cannabis in the entire country, locking many qualifying patients out of the legal market. With … Continue reading “420 with CNW — High Prices Deter Pennsylvania Patients from Accessing Medical Marijuana”

Researchers have developed an anti-aging skin spray created from super-strength marijuana; the spray is said to be revolutionary. Researchers at Dolce Cann Global, an Australian marijuana company, have created various cannabis strains comprised of a mix of cannabinoids with significantly stronger anti-inflammatory properties as compared to normal CBD. Wellfully, a wellness company, has partnered with … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Researchers Create Cannabis-Based, Anti-Aging Spray”