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WednesdayJul 27, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Researchers Find Marijuana May Be Effective Against Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have uncovered definite proof that cannabis can be effective at alleviating the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The neurodegenerative disorder, which was first identified in 1872 by James Parkinson, affects nearly one million Americans. Figures show that at least 6,000 individuals are diagnosed with the disorder every year. The disease causes certain parts of the brain to degenerate, causing symptoms such as impaired coordination and balance, slow movements, muscle stiffness and tremors in the legs, hands, arms and jaws. More than a century after the disease was first identified, we still haven’t found an effective cure, relying instead on treatments…

WednesdayJul 27, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — NY Governor Announces $5m in Grants to Help Community Colleges Train Marijuana Workers

Recently, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced that the state had allocated $5 million to community colleges for the improvement and development of programs and courses meant to help individuals secure jobs in the cannabis industry. Hochul stated that this initiative would help meet the demand for a skilled workforce in the burgeoning industry as well assist the administration in meeting its goal to ensure that there was equity in market opportunities. The funding initiative will allocate $1 million each to a trio of community colleges in the State University of New York system and the remaining $2 million…

TuesdayJul 26, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — House Democrats Urge Senators to Approve Cannabis Banking Bill

Since the advent of America’s fledgling cannabis industry, licensed marijuana businesses have been unable to access banking services. Since federal law classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, banking institutions avoid partnering with state-legal cannabis businesses. This has made such businesses prime targets for robberies and burglaries because they are forced to operate on a cash-only basis and tend to have thousands of dollars on site. House representatives have tried to pass cannabis banking regulations that would finally allow businesses in the state-legal cannabis industry to access much-needed banking services. However, these protections have failed to advance past the…

TuesdayJul 26, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — President Biden Reaffirms Pledge to Fulfill Cannabis Campaign Promises

A few months after President Joseph Biden assumed office, his administration passed a major infrastructure bill that, among other things, provided billions of dollars for the development of a nationwide network of public electric vehicle chargers, fulfilling a promise he had made while on the campaign trail. However, the administration has been slow to pass the cannabis reforms President Biden had promised while campaigning, with Biden failing to make a definitive public statement about marijuana policy in the year and a half since he entered the Oval Office. After more than a year of silence on cannabis reforms, the president…

MondayJul 25, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Malta, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany Hold Joint Meeting on Cannabis Legalization

Officials from several European countries recently met to discuss the factors involved in legalizing adult-use cannabis amid a wave of cannabis reform across the region. The historic meeting is expected to be the first of several multilateral discussions and could be expanded to include other countries. The joint meeting involved representatives from The Netherlands, Malta, Germany and Luxembourg. Advocates have lauded the meeting, stating that it is critical to cannabis reform in Europe by allowing member states to coordinate their marijuana regulations and dealing with any pushback from the United Nations (UN). As it stands, the UN currently bans member…

MondayJul 25, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Report Says Nearly 300 Jobs Are Created Daily in Cannabis Industry

The marijuana industry has grown significantly these last few years. A good way to determine just how rapidly it has grown is to look at how many employment opportunities the industry has created thus far. A new report by Leafly reported that roughly 280 new marijuana jobs are created every day. Cumulatively, this added up to an estimated 428,000 jobs by January 2022, making this particular industry one of the fastest-growing employers in the United States. This growth is particularly impressive if someone considers that it has been less than a decade since the states of Washington and Colorado began…

FridayJul 22, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Consumption Lounges Could Change Trajectory of Marijuana Industry

Nearly 20 states have now legalized recreational cannabis use. In these states, consumers aged 21 and older are allowed to purchase and consume cannabis for recreational purposes. However, most of these states have outlawed the public consumption of adult-use marijuana, meaning people have to consume their cannabis in private residences. Consequently, tourists face a unique challenge when it comes to recreational weed. While they are allowed to purchase cannabis in states with legal markets, they are rarely provided with a location to consume this cannabis, essentially making it impossible for them to consume cannabis unless they know a locale. Cannabis…

FridayJul 22, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — NIDA Boss Says Decriminalization Can Help Address Drug Addiction Problem

For the past couple of decades, America’s solution to the drug crisis has been criminalization. Most pundits agree that this approach has failed spectacularly, ruining millions of lives and indirectly channeling billions of dollars to the criminal enterprises behind the drug trade. Millions of Americans who would have benefited from medical treatment were branded as criminals and forced to spend years of their lives in prison. The result is a country that largely views drug addiction as a criminal rather than public health issue. According to a top federal health official, the United States will have to overhaul its approach…

ThursdayJul 21, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds That Safe Drug-Consumption Sites in NYC Reduce Overdose Risks

Safe drug-consumption sites, or locations where individuals with substance misuse disorders can consume illicit drugs under medical supervision, have been a controversial idea since they were first introduced. These sites have been designed to prevent drug overdoses by ensuring that people who use illicit drugs are in a safe environment when they use drugs and can receive the treatment they need. Unsurprisingly, the idea has faced plenty of political and legal challenges since federal law bans the use of most illicit drugs. Despite these challenges, research shows that safe consumption sites are effective at reducing the risk of overdosing. More…

ThursdayJul 21, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Revised Lawsuit Wants DOJ to Explain Gun Ban for Medical Marijuana Users

Dozens of states may now allow medical and recreational cannabis, but continued federal prohibition has been a major thorn in the state-legal cannabis industry’s side. Marijuana’s federal classification as a Schedule I drug has made it nigh impossible for cannabis businesses to access financial services and significantly hindered investment in the industry. Furthermore, federal prohibition has led to plenty of cannabis consumers being penalized for engaging in acts, such as purchasing and consuming cannabis, that are legal in their state. A recent lawsuit seeks to understand the rationale behind one such penalty: preventing medical marijuana users from purchasing guns. After…

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