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WednesdayMar 23, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — VA Suicide Prevention Program Will Not Include Cannabis Treatment

Medical cannabis use among veterans has been a hot topic since states first started legalizing marijuana for medical use. While drug-reform proponents believe the plant has the potential to help veterans deal with chronic pain and mood disorders such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, others say it is federally prohibited for good reasons, with one being that it is a gateway drug with no medical application. This is despite research debunking this reason on numerous occasions. The latter opinion seems to be shared by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the government body in charge of administrating benefit…

TuesdayMar 22, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Federal Report Lists Frequency of Cannabis Drug Tests Across Different Sectors

Last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released a labor report that documented drug-testing rates across various industries. Data from the federal report revealed that for the first time in 25 years, workers were asked about the frequency of workplace drug tests. It revealed that drug testing had dropped and some workplaces had either removed or delayed testing their workers for drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past 25 years, medical marijuana has been legalized in almost three-quarters of all U.S. states while the adult use of marijuana is allowed in one-third of the states. Eighty percent…

TuesdayMar 22, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Canada May Soon Change Its Cannabis Beverage Regulations

The “Canada Gazette” recently shared a proposal that may allow more cannabis beverages to be bought in one transaction as well as modify how the marijuana content in drinks was calculated. This is something cannabis retailers, consumers and companies have been championing. The proposal will make a gram of dried marijuana equal to 570 g of a cannabis drink. This is a significant increase from the 70 grams of a cannabis drink authorities currently equate to a gram of dried marijuana. The quantity of marijuana beverages that those of age can possess will also increase to about 17 liters, from…

MondayMar 21, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Research Reveals That Marijuana Can Lower BMI, Reduce Inflammation

According to a new study, including cannabis in your diet and lifestyle can go a long way in reducing weight and fighting inflammation. Doctors recommend maintaining a healthy weight in order to prevent the disorders associated with obesity. This includes diabetes, cancer, stroke and heart diseases. Systemic inflammation, on the other hand, can lead to fatal ailments including autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. It is relatively unclear how obesity triggers body inflammations. Scientists have said, however, that more weight means that the body has more inflammation while weight reduction leads to less inflammation. The new study revealed the…

MondayMar 21, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Factors Cannabis Retailers Should Consider When Choosing a Point-of-Sale System

A point-of-sale system enables business owners to keep track of their sales while also accepting payments from their consumers. Buying a system for a cannabis store seems like an easy feat, but it is not. There are a number of factors that cannabis retailers need to take into account when choosing a point-of-sale (POS) system for their store. POS experts, consultants and marijuana retail designers all recommend that cannabis retailers choose systems with features that support their brand and operations, as well as their business model. Given that a POS system helps retailers run their businesses, it is important that…

FridayMar 18, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — College Cannabis Courses Help Industry Train Employees

There is a growing demand for trained professionals in the cannabis economy as more states set up marijuana markets for medical and adult use. Universities, colleges and educational institutes are coming forward with programs that will facilitate this growing industry. These programs aim to connect their graduates with prospective employers. The U.S. cannabis industry is expected to support more than 500,000 full-time jobs this year. The figure is predicted to rise to 1.5 million jobs in the next three years. Lake Superior State University is one of the institutions that offer training through a degree in the cannabis industry or…

FridayMar 18, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — US DOT Proposes New Cannabis Testing Policies to Increase Accuracy

Through a notice published last month, the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) is suggesting a new testing policy that could have an impact on cannabis users who use the drug while off duty. The federal transportation agency is looking to adopt saliva sampling in its tests in a bid to reduce false positives. Currently, the DOT relies on urine testing to determine impairment in a user. This method is controversial because it is invasive as workers are forced to urinate in a jar. Nevertheless, it tends to come up with a false positive as THC metabolites used to determine impairment…

ThursdayMar 17, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Congressional Democrats Discuss Cannabis Equity Issues During Policy Retreat

A policy retreat that featured a panel discussion on advancing cannabis reform with a focus on the promotion of equity was attended last week by Democratic congressional legislators. The panel was moderated by Rep. Barbara Lee and was focused on the need to ensure that communities that were most affected by prohibition could benefit from the federal legalization of marijuana. Those in attendance discussed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (“MORE”) Act, which was sponsored by Jerrold Nadler, the House Judiciary chair. The event was held in Philadelphia a day after the House passed a large-scale spending bill that carries…

ThursdayMar 17, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — ABA Poll Shows Americans Want SAFE Banking Act Passed

A recent survey released by the American Bankers Association has found that almost 70% of Americans are in favor of allowing financial institutions to work with cannabis businesses without the threat of being penalized. The poll, which was conducted by Morning Consult, interviewed more than 2,000 adults between February 18–19, 2022. The survey asked respondents a pair of questions on cannabis banking. The first asked respondents whether they support or oppose allowing cannabis businesses to “access traditional banking services, like a checking account or business loan, in states where cannabis is now legal.” The poll found that 65% were in favor…

WednesdayMar 16, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Proposed Congressional Bill Encourages Military Veterans to Discuss Medical Cannabis Treatment with Physicians

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) is sponsoring a new bill in Congress that would encourage military veterans to talk about using medical marijuana for treatment without the fear of losing federal benefits. The aim of the legislation is to make it harder for future Veteran Affairs (“VA”) leaders to change existing policies that currently allow VA physicians to talk to their patients about using medical cannabis for treatment. The bill states that veterans cannot be found ineligible for care and services because of their participation in state-funded cannabis programs. The bill clarifies, however, that no individual can use marijuana while on…