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ThursdayJan 06, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — A Recap of Top Cannabis Stories of 2021

Another year has drawn to a close. For many, 2021 was a mixed bag of a year — we were still grappling with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but the global supply chain and economy was starting to show signs of recovery. The year brought a variety of wins to America’s cannabis industry, even though some events may not have seemed like wins at the time. For instance, the controversial suspension of American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson due to a positive THC test sparked an intense review of cannabis policy. Here is an overview of what happened to cannabis in…

ThursdayJan 06, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Germany’s Marijuana Industry Soars as Country Prepares to Legalize Recreational Use

Last month, Germany’s new coalition government revealed that it planned to legalize marijuana for recreational use. This announcement has catapulted the country’s budding marijuana industry to new highs, with companies involved in the market now focusing on growing. CEO Synbiotic is one of the companies that would like to establish a chain of dispensaries which would offer a full array of cannabis-related products — everything from edible gummies and flower to tinctures. The company is a major player in the country’s nascent cannabinoid sector, investing in everything from researchers to cultivators and distributors. Many believe that legalization would be a…

WednesdayJan 05, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Group Publishes Guide for Marijuana Dispensaries at Risk of Robberies

Businesses in the cannabis space have always faced the risk of burglaries and robberies. For starters, they sell a product that is in extremely high demand both on the legal and black markets. Secondly, marijuana’s classification as a Schedule I controlled drug has made it difficult for cannabis businesses to access banking services because most banks refuse to serve cannabis businesses. This forces them to transact on a cash-only basis, meaning cannabis businesses tend to have large amounts of cash on-site. Consequently, marijuana businesses present an attractive target to criminals looking to make a quick buck. Over the last couple…

WednesdayJan 05, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Survey Finds One-Half of US Marijuana Consumers Would Choose Marijuana over Alcohol

The past couple of years have seen more than two dozen states pass some form of cannabis regulation, making marijuana more accessible to the public than ever. Customers are loving it — in just a few short years, consumers have purchased billions of dollars’ worth of legal cannabis. Based on the almost insane demand for cannabis, experts project that the industry will see significant growth in the future, achieving a valuation of $198 billion in 2028. Customers are especially attracted to cannabis due to its allegedly potent and versatile medical abilities. Studies have found that cannabis can have therapeutic effects,…

TuesdayJan 04, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Shows One in Three Programmers Use Cannabis

A new study has found that a considerable number of software programmers use cannabis while on the job, with most revealing that it boosted their creativity and got them into the zone. The study was conducted by University of Michigan researchers. They based their research on anecdotal evidence, which suggested that programmers were more likely to use marijuana while working. The researchers carried out a survey to find out whether this was true, obtaining feedback from more than 800 developers, who explained how cannabis helped or impacted their work. The researchers were primarily motivated by the fact that policies for…

TuesdayJan 04, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Five Benefits of Cannabis, According to CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the chief medical correspondent for CNN, has been exploring the effects of smoking cannabis for a couple of years now. He believes that cannabis provides considerable medical benefits. His most recent report, which focused on the use of cannabis to help relieve pain and symptoms of various health conditions, discusses his thoughts on the matter. During his quest to learn more about marijuana’s benefits, Gupta discovered a study conducted in Israel by a world renowned scientist, Raphael Mechoulam. The study centered on the use of cannabis as a treatment for refractory seizures in children. While additional studies…

MondayJan 03, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — How to Choose Marijuana Packaging Suppliers

America’s state-legal cannabis industry is one of the youngest and fastest-growing industries in the country. In just a couple of years, players in the cannabis game have been able to generate billions of dollars in sales, and most experts project massive growth for cannabis. However, despite being extremely profitable, the marijuana and hemp sectors are wrought with pitfalls, including supply chain issues, long lead times and uneven regulations across state lines. To ensure that your packaging is compliant with packaging regulations and doesn’t eat into your profit margins, keep the following tips in mind when you contract packaging suppliers. According…

MondayJan 03, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — NYC Officials Admit Safe-Consumption Sites Already Paying Off

The opioid pandemic has wreaked havoc across America for decades, taking hundreds of thousands of lives from 1999 and leaving millions of Americans with substance use disorder. The prevalence of pharmaceutical drugs as well as the increased accessibility of illicit drugs such as heroin has made it nearly impossible to effectively end the opioid crisis. And since addiction and drug use tends to have extremely negative stereotypes, addicts tend to shy away from seeking treatment. For several lawmakers and drug reform groups, the first thing to do was reduce opioid deaths. From April 2020 to April 2021, America lost an…

ThursdayDec 30, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Looks to Reddit for Answers on Factors Fueling Cannabis Legalization

Researchers from Brown University recently conducted a study that examined posts on Reddit that could help explain what may have influenced the shift observed in the support for cannabis legalization by the public. Babak Hemmatian, the researcher who led the study, used machine learning to conduct an analysis of more than 3 million comments made on Reddit in the period 2009–19, to understand the online conversations that drove individuals to support reform. The chosen period of study represents an important timeframe in the legalization movement at the state level. The analysis revealed some unexpected trends, including the fact that individuals…

ThursdayDec 30, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Why Cannabis Firms Need to Focus on ESG Principles

Cannabis is one of the fastest-growing sectors in America. After only a couple of years of legal sales, cannabis firms across the country have generated billions of dollars in sales and created hundreds of thousands of new employment opportunities. The global cannabis industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of 32.04% from 2021–28, reaching a valuation of $197.74 billion in 2028. As the market fills with competition, cannabis companies that want to stand out from the pack and attract investors will need to focus on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (“ESG”) principles. ESG principles are…