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WednesdaySep 14, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Study Says Pharma Industry Loses Billions as Cannabis Legalization Spreads

Over the past two or so decades, a growing body of scientific research has proved that cannabis has the potential to treat a variety of medical conditions. Even though federal law classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance with no medical applications, studies have found that the drug can be effective against inflammation, anxiety disorders, chronic pain and high blood pressure, among other things. As people become more cognizant of the short- and long-term side effects of using pharmaceutical medications, “safer” alternatives such as cannabis have grown increasingly popular. Dozens of states now allow their residents to purchase and…

TuesdaySep 13, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — California Governor Enacts Laws Providing Marijuana Use Protections to Patients

With more than 30 states legalizing the use of cannabis for medical purposes, America is home to one of the largest medical cannabis industries in the world. Despite being criminalized for decades and classified as a Schedule I drug with no medical applications, cannabis has proven to be effective at mitigating a wide variety of medical conditions. However, the fact that federal law still outlaws medical cannabis means that patients who use the plant for medical purposes as per state law are often at risk of discrimination. In a bid to prevent this from happening, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently…

TuesdaySep 13, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Four Novel Ways in Which Hemp Can Be Used Today

Hemp, or industrial hemp as it is commonly known, has numerous uses in today’s world. The plant, which is a member of the cannabaceae family, contains cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is one of the two primary compounds found in the cannabis plant, the other being THC. Unlike THC, however, the compound doesn’t induce any highs when ingested. Instead, CBD possesses properties that can be harnessed to treat inflammation, insomnia and anxiety. This compound usually works by activating some receptors in the human brain responsible for the regulation of the central nervous system. Research has also found that CBD may be useful…

MondaySep 12, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Pennsylvania Announces Program to Pardon Minor Cannabis Offenses

Decades of cannabis policing have significantly impacted society, especially among Black and Brown communities that were much more likely to be arrested and incarcerated for cannabis offenses despite similar use rates to White people. More than two decades after states first started legalizing cannabis, tens of thousands of people are still affected by cannabis convictions, either languishing in jail or failing to integrate into society due to their criminal records. For most cannabis reform activists, efforts to legalize the drug have had a major focus on social and criminal justice to help alleviate the damage done by the decades-long war…

MondaySep 12, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — New Study Debunks ‘Lazy Stoner’ Stereotype of Marijuana Users

After decades of cannabis criminalization and anti-cannabis propaganda, certain stereotypes about cannabis users have become entrenched in the public mind. The stereotypical image of a cannabis user as an apathetic “lazy stoner” who spends his days getting high, polishing off Doritos and generally contributing nothing to society is one example. Tons of people, especially older generations that grew up in the era of the drug war, tend to believe this stereotype. However, a new study has revealed that the stereotype of cannabis users as unmotivated and lazy is far from factual. Researchers found that there was no difference in reward-based…

FridaySep 09, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Marijuana Drinks Proliferate as Businesses Hope to Tap Growing Segment

Cannabis is an extremely versatile product. Cannabinoids, the chemical compounds in cannabis that are responsible for its effects, can be extracted from the plant and infused into a range of products. Aside from the usual cannabis flower, people can consume cannabis in a wide variety of ways, including edibles and concentrates, with each method of application altering the experience in different ways. In recent years, cannabis-infused beverages have emerged as a major competitor to top-selling cannabis products such as flowers and concentrates. With studies showing that younger people are drinking less than older generations, many companies are marketing cannabis drinks…

ThursdaySep 08, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — California Legislators Approve Measure Protecting Workers’ Off-Duty Cannabis Use

Earlier last week, legislators in the state of California approved a measure that would prevent firms from penalizing workers who failed drug tests to detect whether an individual had used cannabis in the recent days. These tests, which usually use hair or urine samples, look for substances the body makes as it breaks down THC. THC is the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis, which induces a high when consumed. The substances in question are known as metabolites and can remain in an individual’s body for weeks after they have been used. This means that individuals can fail a drug…

ThursdaySep 08, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — White House Noncommittal Regarding Implementation of Biden’s Marijuana Campaign Promises

President Joseph Biden has stood by most of the infrastructure promises he made during his campaign in 2020, passing a massive infrastructure bill a few months after he took office that would invest billions of dollars into building American infrastructure. However, infrastructure wasn’t the only thing Biden talked about during his campaigns. The president also ran his campaign platform on cannabis reform, stating that although he wasn’t a fan of full legalization, he supported medical cannabis and the rights of states to determine their own cannabis laws. However, nearly two years after Biden assumed office, his administration still hasn’t acted…

WednesdaySep 07, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — New Survey Reports More Americans Using Cannabis Instead of Tobacco

New data from a Gallup survey shows that more Americans now smoke marijuana or consume marijuana-infused edibles than smoke cigarettes. This is despite the fact that the possession of cannabis is still prohibited federally and is even punishable by jail time in a number of states while the use of tobacco is legal. We have seen trends in the use of tobacco and marijuana move in this direction over the last decade, as more states legalized the recreational and/or medical use of cannabis. Gallup carried out the survey last month, finding that about 16% of individuals in America smoked marijuana.…

WednesdaySep 07, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — New York Gives Ex-Convicts First Shot at Opening Recreational Cannabis Businesses

Historically, cannabis has been one of the most criminalized drugs in America. Thanks to the drug war, people who ran afoul of federal cannabis law were policed harshly by law enforcement and given extremely harsh sentences, especially people of color. In fact, research has shown that there is a clear bias in applying cannabis laws, with Black people being four times more likely to be arrested for cannabis use despite near identical use rates with White people. Now that the war on drugs has been declared an unmitigated failure, and dozens of states across the U.S. are legalizing cannabis, many…