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TuesdayDec 07, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — CDC Releases Advice to Employers on Cannabis Policy Formulation

The state-legal cannabis industry is in a precarious position. With that in mind, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) has offered guidance on how businesses can develop cannabis policies that adhere to state regulations but reduce the risk of impaired driving. While federal law still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse, 36 states have legalized medical cannabis and 19 states allow recreational use. On top of that, there is still no accurate way to test for THC. The level of THC in the bloodstream doesn’t always…

MondayDec 06, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Trial on Marijuana Drug Effectiveness in Brain Cancer Treatment Receives Clearance

The Brain Tumor Charity recently announced that it had received clearance to conduct a trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a marijuana-based drug in the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma. The general public supported a campaign to raise £400,000 ($532,000) for the charity, which would finance the three-year trial. The research, which will be led by a University of Leeds expert, will examine whether incorporating the use of an oral spray called Sativex, which contains cannabinoids, in chemotherapy could prolong life for individuals who have been diagnosed with recurrent glioblastoma. This is in addition to evaluating whether the addition of the…

MondayDec 06, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Easing Global Travel Restrictions Bring More Cannabis Consumers to US

Cannabis tourism in the United States was just starting to pick up steam before the coronavirus pandemic struck. More than a dozen states had already legalized recreational cannabis and tourists, especially from countries without legal adult-use cannabis markets, were eager to sample recreational cannabis during their visits. However, as the virus started to spread around the world, the United States closed its borders to international travel as Americans prepared for a long period of self-isolation. More than a year and a half later, America began opening its borders to the world. Unsurprisingly, this has caused an uptick in the number…

FridayDec 03, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Linen vs. Hemp: What Do We Know About These Materials?

Linen and hemp are natural fibers that have been used for various purposes for a long time now. Both fibers have various similarities as well as differences, so let’s discuss them below. Where do linen and hemp come from? Fabric from linen is made from the cellulose fibers found in the stalk of the flax plant; hemp fibers are extracted from the stalk of the cannabis sativa plant. Both fibers have been used for centuries. In particular, hemp has been used to make cloth, fishing nets and even paper. What are the similarities between the two fibers? Linen and hemp…

ThursdayDec 02, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Germany May Soon Legalize Cannabis After Agreement Between Major Parties

Germany may soon legalize cannabis across the country after party leaders recently reached an agreement to do so. The legalization bill, which will be introduced in the next legislative session, will restrict alcohol, tobacco and marijuana from being advertised as well as offer broader drug harm reduction services. Currently, the country has in place a medical marijuana program. This is in addition to having already decriminalized the personal possession of cannabis. The legalization bill to be introduced would establish a regulated market for adult-use cannabis. The governing coalition in the country comprises of the Greens, the Free Democratic Party and…

WednesdayDec 01, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Shows Workouts Trigger Release of Marijuana-Like Substances in the Body

Inflammation is the root of some of the most life-threatening diseases humans face. Although it is a natural process that is usually initiated by the body as part of its defense system, inflammation works best in small doses. Constant or chronic inflammation will wreak havoc on the body, resulting in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, periodontitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Researchers are constantly trying to find ways to combat chronic inflammation, and the results from a new study have piqued their interest. The study found that exercising causes microbes in the gastrointestinal tract to produce marijuana-like substances that can…

WednesdayDec 01, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — GOP Congresswoman Reveals She Used Cannabis to Manage Depression After Being Raped

Last week, Rep. Nancy Mace, who introduced a measure to federally legalize cannabis, revealed that she had used the herb in her youth as a substitute for her depression medication after she was raped. The Republican Congresswoman revealed in an interview on Fox Business that she was raped when she was 16, explaining that the prescribed medications to deal with depression which she’d been given only made her feel worse, which is why she turned to marijuana for help. Mace asserted that she understood the need to offer access to vulnerable communities, such as military veterans who suffer from various…

TuesdayNov 30, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Bipartisan AGs Urge Congress to Emphasize State-Federal Cooperation When Legalizing Marijuana

A coalition of attorneys general from different states has written a letter to the leaders of Congress regarding cannabis legislation. The letter calls on elected officials to keep in mind the need to let individual states determine whether or not to legalize marijuana while at the same time creating a regulatory framework through which public health and other concerns will be addressed. The attorneys general were from both sides of the political divide. From the camp of the Democrats, Connecticut’s AG William Tong and Vermont’s AG T.J. Donovan signed the letter. The Republican side of the aisle had Arizona AG…

MondayNov 29, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Activists Rally Governors on Marijuana Interstate Commerce Protections

America’s state-legal cannabis industry has been on a roll for the past few years. Cannabis companies have sold billions of dollars’ worth of products, created hundreds of thousands of new jobs and provided state coffers with millions of dollars in revenue. However, marijuana’s classification as a federally controlled substance has held the nascent but lucrative industry back, preventing cannabis companies from accessing crucial financial services, placing strict restrictions on marketing and advertising, and making interstate commerce nearly impossible. A group of cannabis activists is now urging businesses in the cannabis space to help them ask governors from key marijuana states…

MondayNov 29, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Pew Survey Finds Variations in Attitudes to Cannabis Legalization Within Parties

Historically, the left has been open to more liberal policies while the right has always espoused conservative beliefs. This has been especially evident in cannabis reform, and except for a recent Republican-led cannabis bill, the GOP and its followers haven’t been big fans of legalizing the adult use of cannabis. A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows that these disparities in political views not only vary between the two parties but also among party members themselves. Rather than two blocks with uniform political views, it’s more like a range of views that lean either right or left. However,…

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