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TuesdayFeb 08, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — NFL Authorizes Grants Worth $1M for Studies on Marijuana and Pain Management

Last week, the NFL announced that it had issued grants worth $1 million for research studies. The studies would look into the effectiveness of using marijuana and its components in pain management and offering neuroprotection from concussions among NFL players. Out of 100 applicants, the commission selected the University of California San Diego and University of Regina, which is located in Canada. This is the league’s attempt to provide its players with quality care that is up-to date with the medical standards of health and safety. Allen Sills, the league’s chief medical officer, said this opportunity would provide its players…

TuesdayFeb 08, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — How Combining CBD with Adaptogens Achieves Better Results

The popularity of cannabidiol can be attributed in part to its purported anxiety- and stress-relieving properties. Its consumption will not get the user high because it is a nonpsychoactive compound of marijuana. The benefits of CBD have been embraced by the wellness community, and the compound can be found in beverages, edibles, capsules and oils. Aside from cannabidiol, adaptogens are also receiving a similar level of attention. These are plants that provide the body with stress-coping mechanisms as well as regulate hormonal changes. Other benefits include reducing inflammation, fighting fatigue and improving sleep. The use of adaptogens has been popular…

MondayFeb 07, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Degrees Becoming Popular as More Universities Offer Them

Huge numbers of students in the United States are considering studying marijuana-related programs in major universities, especially with the numerous job openings in the cannabis industry. Estimates show that the marijuana industry will support more than 400,000 jobs this year, based on the current rates of growth. Recent reports also show that by 2029, cannabis jobs will have increased by at least 160%. This isn’t a surprise as the marijuana industry is a burgeoning industry, having grown by 47% since 2019. The industry is also the economic driver in some emerging markets globally, with total yearly sales for 2020 hitting…

MondayFeb 07, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Top Financial Regulator Says Marijuana Sector Has Bright Future

In an interview with PBC conference, Rodney Hood, a financial regulator and board member National Credit Union Administration (“NCUA”), said that the marijuana sector has a bright future once it is fully legalized and infrastructure is set in place. During the interview, Hood suggested ways to deal with federal regulations that have seen banking institutions backing out on working with marijuana businesses. Despite more states legalizing marijuana for recreational and medical use, the industry has not received backing from the financial services sector. This reluctance is due to the influence of federal prohibition on the sector. Aside from that, rural…

FridayFeb 04, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — USDA Partners with Cornell University to Conduct Hemp Webinars

The USDA announced last week that it would be teaming up with Cornell University to hold a webinar series that promoted hemp education. According to a press release, the series will feature experts in hemp production, research and academia as well as the private industry. The first episode, which was held last week, focused on outdoor growing of hemp. The next episode will look into the indoor cultivation of hemp. Other topics to be discussed over the next couple of months include the economics of hemp production, the endocannabinoid system, genetics, food sciences, hemp extraction and hemp processing. Zachary Stansell,…

FridayFeb 04, 2022 4:25 am

420 with CNW — Congressman Wants to Add Cannabis Banking Language to America COMPETES Act

The sponsor of the SAFE Banking Act, Rep. Ed Perlmutter, recently stated that he’s planning to attach an amendment to the proposal for a broader measure that deals with innovation and research in the manufacturing and technology sectors. The congressman is looking for another vehicle to pursue his initiative after it was removed from a separate defense legislation in 2021. The measure’s language had been successfully attached to the National Defense Authorization Act on the House side but was removed later, during bicameral negotiations. At the time, the congressman said that senate leadership was to blame for the decision to…

ThursdayFeb 03, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Seven Ways Hemp Seed Oil Can Be Used in Body Care

Hemp seed oil has many uses. Did you know that hemp oils can be used to improve and care for one’s nails, hair and skin? Below we look at a couple of ways to use hemp seed oil in body care. As a moisturizer Hemp oils have a lot of nutrients, including omega fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, which help revitalize and moisturize the skin, particularly dry skin. This means that these oils can be used as a brightening and hydrating face mask. Hemp seed oil masks can also be left overnight for deeper hydration. However, if you already have…

ThursdayFeb 03, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Amazon Backs Republican-Led Bill Ending Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Late last year, a GOP Congresswoman sent waves across America’s nascent cannabis industry when she introduced a bill to end federal cannabis prohibition in the country and regulate the controversial plant. With cannabis reform being seen as a primarily progressive effort spearheaded by the left, Rep. Nancy Mace’s States Reform Act was meant to act as a compromise between Democrats and Republicans. Although Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and his colleagues had already unveiled a federal legalization bill, it stands little chance of advancing to the President’s desk without Republican support. In a move that is bound to bolster the…

WednesdayFeb 02, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Most Americans Would Elect Someone Who Uses Marijuana, Survey Reveals

Many Americans have revealed in a new poll that they have no problem electing an individual who uses marijuana. According to the survey conducted by YouGov, 58% of the interviewees indicated that they would elect someone who takes marijuana in their free time. However, 21% wouldn’t cast that vote. The data used in the survey was collected from 4,096 individuals based in the United States. This survey comes at about the same time that Senate candidate Gary Chambers (D) released a campaign ad in which he was smoking cannabis. During the now-viral video, Chambers discusses the racial discrimination that comes…

WednesdayFeb 02, 2022 4:25 am

420 with CNW — Thailand Greenlights Marijuana Home Grows

Earlier this week, the narcotics board in Thailand announced that it would be removing marijuana from its list of controlled drugs, which would allow households in the country to grow the herb. Thailand was the first country in southeast Asia to legalize cannabis for research and medical use in 2018. Under this new law, individuals can grow marijuana at home after they have notified the local government. However, the country’s Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated in an interview that the marijuana grown can’t be used for commercial purposes if one hadn’t obtained a license. Before home growing of marijuana plants…