August 2021 - Page 3 of 8 - CannabisNewsWire

MondayAug 23, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Cannabis Use Lower Among Cancer Survivors Compared to the General Public

Marijuana's decades-old reputation as a hard drug with high potential for addiction and no medical applications has taken a hit over the past decade. With more than 30 states legalizing medical cannabis, the controversial drug is now being used to help alleviate a wide variety of medical conditions. As the public becomes warier of opioids, plenty of patients have begun using cannabis to alleviate cancer and chemotherapy-related symptoms, including pain, nausea and insomnia. However, recently unveiled research has shown that despite the rise in the number of people using cannabis to treat various medical issues, especially as the plans sees…

FridayAug 20, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Pipe Makers Gain Recognition As Cannabis Legalization Wave Spreads

In 2003, the U.S. Department of Justice put into motion Operation Pipe Dreams, which led to hundreds of businesses and homes being raided. The $12 million operation, which involved 2,000 law enforcement officers, targeted sellers and makers of cannabis pipes. At the time, selling and making cannabis pipes was a crime, with DEA’s acting administrator John Brown noting that individuals who sold drug paraphernalia were akin to drug dealers. The possession and use of marijuana was made illegal under federal law through the Controlled Substances Act 1970. Under the act, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I substance, together with…

FridayAug 20, 2021 9:30 am

Simply Sonoma Inc. Offering CBD With a Focus – The Art of Infusing CBD with Proven Agriculture

Simply Sonoma is a therapeutic-focused CBD company concentrating on sleep aids, gut health, pain/inflammation, as well as skin and beauty products. The company has developed plant-based CBD infused products, centered around the agriculture of Sonoma County, California, known for its excellent wines, fruits, and veggies, and now the company aims to put it on the map for exceptional organic plant-based CBD infused, and research- backed formulations. It seems everyone is jumping on the CBD bandwagon these days, including Martha Stewart. The market seems to be awash with companies that throw CBD up on the wall to see what sticks. There…

FridayAug 20, 2021 9:00 am

Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH) Enters LOI to Acquire Leading CBD Product Line

Le Pragma features a full retail offering of high-end, all-natural health, wellness and beauty products GTVH has strategy to push sales, strengthen products and launch business directly into international markets after acquisition Le Pragma will leverage key relationships, strategic partnerships forged by Sonder Fulfillment to expand globally With a plan in place for global growth in the CBD space, Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH) has signed a letter of intent to acquire Le Pragma LLC, a trusted product line with a focus on quality and consistent results (https://cnw.fm/gCWb9). Le Pragma features a full retail offering of high-end, all-natural health, wellness…

FridayAug 20, 2021 9:00 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Spreads Word About its Cannabis Operations, Announces LOI to Acquire Luxury Accessories Company Vessel Brand

Flora Growth Corp. is a global cannabis production and distribution company that has created a premium house of brands which supplying its cannabis products for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, natural wellness, hemp textiles, and food and beverages, with high-quality product at below-standard costs Flora Growth’s primary regulatory licensed operations are in Colombia, where the country’s government recently pursued a new openness in cannabis exports and domestic regulation by lifting bans on the sale and export of dried flower and cannabinoid ingestible products, permitting the sale of custom formulas for medical cannabis, and loosened marketing restrictions Flora Growth has been actively involved in…

FridayAug 20, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Michigan Uses $20M from Cannabis Taxes to Study Medical Marijuana and PTSD

Last week, state officials in Michigan announced that research projects financed by the state’s adult-use marijuana program will assess the effects of medical cannabis in military veterans. The projects have been allocated $20 million, with $13 million of this amount being used to investigate the effectiveness of cannabis in preventing veteran suicide and treating the medical conditions that impact armed service veterans in the United States. This grant, which was awarded to the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (“MAPS”), will also finance a phase 2 study on the effectiveness of inhaled botanical cannabis in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”). The…

ThursdayAug 19, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — States That Could Vote on Cannabis Legalization Measures in 2022

It seems like the wave of cannabis reform that has been sweeping through America is not going to stop any time soon. More than 30 states have already allowed the consumption of cannabis in one form or other within their borders, and this year at least four states have passed cannabis reform legislation. With lawmakers considering federally rescheduling cannabis, activists in several states are also working on putting cannabis legislation before voters next year. The following are some of the states that will likely vote on cannabis legislation measures in 2022. Arkansas will likely vote on cannabis legislation next year…

ThursdayAug 19, 2021 12:38 pm

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Inks New Distribution Agreement in Continued Growth, Success

Company signed agreement with Premier Distribution Services to distribute entire Alkaline88(R) bottled water line PDS network includes more than 800 gyms, sports nutrition stores, personal training studios and smoothie bars “Great partnership for both parties,” says WTER CEO The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) continues its pattern of steady success with its most recent distribution announcement: the company has signed an agreement with Premier Distribution Services (“PDS”) to distribute WTER’s entire Alkaline88(R) bottled water line to more than 800 gyms, sports nutrition stores, personal training studios and smoothie bars (https://cnw.fm/74bCj). The company, now sitting atop the list of the…

ThursdayAug 19, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — The Future Looks Promising for CBD Wellness Products

Forecasts show that the global market for CBD (cannabidiol), which is currently valued at $9.3 billion, will have reached almost $24 billion in revenue by the year 2025. The future is promising for businesses getting into the CBD market, given its expected compound annual growth rate of roughly 22%. Currently, North America is in the industry lead worldwide, making up 40% of the international CBD market share. However, it may not dominate the market much longer, as Europe is catching up with 30% market share. The Valens Company, which is a global leader in the manufacture of innovative CBD-based products,…

WednesdayAug 18, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Emulsion: The Science Powering Cannabis-Infused Drinks

The past few years have seen the cannabis industry expand from only cannabis flower and edibles to all kinds of concentrates and infused beverages. Thanks to constantly improving technology, the average cannabis consumer has a wide variety of products to choose from, and at the moment, cannabis-infused drinks are enjoying a surge in popularity. But because cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, which are the chemical compounds responsible for cannabis’ effects, are not water soluble, players in the cannabis industry needed to find a way to infuse cannabis into beverages that ensured consistent product quality and user experience. Nano-emulsification turned…