Chris@CNW, Author at CannabisNewsWire

MondayJun 10, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Says Cannabis Terpenes Equal to Morphine in Pain Management

A new study exploring the potential of marijuana terpenes as treatments for chronic neuropathic pain suggests that these compounds could be as effective as morphine for pain relief, showing similar reductions in pain markers when administered via injection. Interestingly, when terpenes were combined with morphine, they enhanced the drug’s effectiveness as well. The study found that, unlike morphine, none of the terpenes triggered a significant reward response, implying that they might be effective pain relievers without the risk of addiction or dysphoria. However, vaporized or orally administered terpenes did not show much impact on pain relief. The authors highlighted that…

MondayJun 10, 2024 10:00 am

College Enrolment Increases in States with Legal Marijuana, Graduation Rates Remain Unaffected

New research has determined that recreational cannabis legalization in some states has led to an increase in enrolments by roughly 9%, without compromising rates of graduation or degree completion. The research was carried out by Ahmed El Fatmaoui, a graduate student at the University of Oklahoma. For the study, El Fatmaoui built on previous research such as one study that determined which legal states saw bigger application pools with no observed decline in student-applicant quality. He then obtained data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data system as well as the county for his analysis. His findings showed that the legalization…

FridayJun 07, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Daily Marijuana Use Has Now Overtaken Alcohol Use in the US

According to a recent survey, the number of Americans who use marijuana daily or almost daily has increased relative to those who use alcohol at the same frequency. The findings, which have been published in the “Addiction Journal,” are based on information gathered over the previous 40 years by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. According to the report, 17.7 million people used cannabis daily in 2022, overtaking the 14.7 million people who drink alcohol every day for the first time. Although alcohol is still consumed more frequently overall, the survey shows that daily cannabis consumption has significantly…

FridayJun 07, 2024 10:00 am

Japan Gathering Public Feedback on Proposed Marijuana Reforms

Last week, Japan launched the public-comment period for its marijuana reform measure, providing new details on how its budding marijuana industry would look over the next few months. This comes after the country’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare published a document suggesting changes to allowable THC amounts in some products in February. Preliminary proposals suggest that Japan may become the first country to approve CBD in food. Astrasana Holding AG managing director, Yves Antoniazzi, revealed that the company has been waiting a long time for this, noting that it was a big milestone for the global marijuana industry. He…

ThursdayJun 06, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Republic of South Africa President Signs Bill Legalizing Marijuana

The president of South Africa has formally signed a measure making adult use, growing and possession of cannabis legal. Just one day before the national elections, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (CfPPA) into law. The National Council of Provinces gave its support to the bill in February after it was enacted by the National Assembly in November 2023. This legislative change has been in development for several years, beginning with a 2018 Constitutional Court ruling that declared the ban on marijuana cultivation and simple possession unconstitutional, requiring legislative amendments in two years. Although the bill…

ThursdayJun 06, 2024 9:45 am

Alternative Products Expo to Showcase Tradeshow At Houston

Cultivators, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, traders, and enthusiasts, are invited to attend the Alternative Products Expo being held June 20-22, 2024, at the George R. Brown Center, in Houston. With its dynamic vibe of food, culture, art, and pulsating nightlife, Houston is the perfect venue for the Alternative Products Expo. The Altpro Expo in Houston is hosted by USA CBD Expo, America’s leading CBD and Hemp Expo event organizers. Over recent years, they have expanded to include the full alternative products range ecosystem. Organized by ZJ Events, the Expo caters to the industry’s best CBD traders, manufacturers, and enthusiasts offering an exciting learning experience under a common arena. With the Houston smoke…

ThursdayJun 06, 2024 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Grows Patent Portfolio to 43 Granted Patents Worldwide

Lexaria recently received two new patents granted in the U.S. in its patent families #21 and #24 The new patents complement the company’s efforts in investigating the capabilities of DehydraTECH-CBD to lower blood pressure in humans with hypertension and mitigate epileptic seizures in rodents The company relies on R&D to provide data that enables it to apply for patent protection, supports further investigations and discoveries, as well as increases its chances of potentially receiving FDA approvals According to CEO Chris Bunka, the company’s growing patent portfolio forms the foundation upon which the company forges commercial relationships Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX),…

WednesdayJun 05, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Marijuana Reclassification Could Result in Greener Farming Methods

Could the reclassification of cannabis lead to significant reductions in energy consumption by commercial marijuana cultivators and overall improvement in the industry’s environmental impact? It’s well-known that indoor marijuana cultivation facilities have a major environmental and energy footprint. This is largely due to the massive electricity consumption required for robust HVAC systems, horticultural lighting, and numerous fans and pumps needed to create optimal growing conditions. Although the exact details of a post-scheduling cannabis industry in the United States are unknown, we can learn from the controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) industry about potential changes in cannabis growing, such as the adoption of…

WednesdayJun 05, 2024 10:30 am

Astrotech Corp. (NASDAQ: ASTC) Subsidiary, “1st Detect”, Focuses on Superior Narcotics Trace Detection For Airport and Other Security Sites

Astrotech Corporation Subsidiary 1st Detect Approved as GSA Vendor; Introduces Advanced Narcotics Trace Detection Technology 1st Detect has now received approval from the U.S. General Services Administration (“GSA”) as an authorized vendor for government-related applications 1st Detect recently introduced a state-of-the-art Narcotics Trace Detection (“NTD”) narcotics library, which is particularly useful for detection at points of entry and government agencies involved in combating the illicit drug trade 1st Detect's portfolio now includes the TRACER 1000, Explosives Trace Detection (“ETD”) and Narcotics Trace detection Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC), through its subsidiary 1st Detect, is revolutionizing narcotics and explosives trace detection. With recent…

WednesdayJun 05, 2024 10:00 am

AI Helping to Optimize Marijuana Cultivation

The use of machine learning in indoor marijuana cultivation facilities is increasing, with growers using advanced cameras and sensors to sound alarms on threats such as disease or pests, decrease labor costs linked to different level growing tasks and maintain optimal conditions for plant growth. The primary reasons why marijuana and other indoor cultivation companies are making use of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning tech in their facilities include the following: Consistency is needed in indoor growing facilities, and artificial intelligence can deliver this. Resources such as energy and labor that are required to cultivate marijuana indoors are costly;…