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TuesdayNov 09, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Retailers Find New Ways to Gain More Consumers

The legal cannabis industry has grown competitive as time has gone by and more companies have ventured into the lucrative space. This has led companies to go the extra mile to get more consumers, by incorporating more features into their retail operations that allow them to stand out. Figures show that last year, the average retail size space in marijuana stores grew amid increasing consumer demand, with sizes increasing 35% and 50% for recreational shops and medical dispensaries respectively. David Fettner, a managing partner at Grow America Builders, reveals that in states where the recreational market is more mature and…

TuesdayNov 09, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Yet Another Study Says Government-Sourced Marijuana Akin to Hemp

Cannabis research has been hampered by federal law for decades. Only one institution, the University of Mississippi, has been allowed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to cultivate cannabis for research purposes, and researchers have long said that the plant material provided by the university is subpar and does not measure up to the cannabis sold in dispensaries across the country. With some studies finding that this cannabis is often contaminated by mold in many cases, industry stakeholders have argued that the DEA needs to approve more cultivators. Now a new study has revealed what most cannabis researchers already suspected:…

MondayNov 08, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds That Army Recruits with History of Cannabis Use Perform Like Other Soldiers

A new analysis funded by the government has found that past marijuana use has little to no effect on overall performance of army recruits. The analysis found that recruits who had a history of cannabis use were just as likely as their peers to advance in rank. They were also more likely to leave the army due to drug issues but less likely to leave as a result of performance or health issues. The analysis also found no evidence that the legalization trend spreading across the United States had affected recruit outcomes. The report, which was compiled by the RAND…

MondayNov 08, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Study Finds Cannabis Legalization Has No Link to Increased Suicide, Mental Illness

Legalizing cannabis was always going to be a controversial move. After decades of prohibition and anti-marijuana propaganda, drug reform activists had a difficult task at hand, and opponents to drug reform did not make their jobs any easier. While cannabis advocates said that decriminalizing cannabis would reduce incarceration rates for nonviolent drug offenses, create plenty of new jobs and generate tax revenue for states, opponents argued that doing so would open a Pandora’s box with untold consequences on society. They said that allowing cannabis sales would increase drug usage among teens, boost criminal activity, lead to an overall decline in…

FridayNov 05, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds Marijuana Products May Help Manage Depression

Anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications have helped many who struggle with depression and anxiety over the years. However, the treatments aren’t effective in some individuals, which prompts them to look for alternative treatment options. New research has found that more individuals suffering from depression and/or anxiety are using marijuana products to manage their symptoms. Results from prior studies on depression and marijuana are mixed, with a 2019 study reporting that teenage cannabis use was linked to depression. However, some synthetic or isolated components of marijuana have demonstrated a short-term decrease in anxiety. This new study was led by Erin Martin, a…

FridayNov 05, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Hemp Set to Disrupt the Construction Industry

The most popular building materials today are wood, steel and concrete. While engineers and architects utilize these materials almost by default, a new material on the market may soon shift their interest. Hemp has been growing in popularity for its many uses, including as a building material. The plant is a nonpsychoactive form of the marijuana plant that has been used for a long time to manufacture bioplastics, insulation and rope, as well as other industrial products due to its rapid growth and strength. Hemp is becoming a viable option for building, given its differences from and similarities to wood.…

ThursdayNov 04, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Industry Emerges Stronger Out of the Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has been a once-in-a-lifetime disaster that claimed millions of lives and left the world economy crippled and struggling to recover. Considered by most experts to be the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, COVID and the subsequent lockdowns dealt a great blow to commerce, forcing millions of factories and businesses across the world to close their doors as countries locked down their borders and passed lockdown protocols. Airlines and companies in the hospitality sector were the most affected, shouldering most of the job losses caused by the pandemic. The economic damage caused by nearly a year…

ThursdayNov 04, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Florida Judge Rules That Ordering Medical Cannabis Online Is Legal

Last week, an administrative law judge issued a ruling stating that medical cannabis operators and patients who use medical cannabis in the state of Florida could resume selling and buying cannabis products online. Up until February of this year, most medical cannabis operators in the state relied on a popular e-commerce marijuana company I Heart Jane and Leafly to offer online shopping services to patients who use medical cannabis in Florida. However, state health officials prohibited these operators from using third-party sites such as Leafly to process medical cannabis patient orders, arguing that they were in violation of state laws…

WednesdayNov 03, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Sustainability Drives Cannabis Beverage Makers to Adopt Eco-Friendly Packaging

After more than a century of industrialization, we are finally starting to own up to the repercussions of polluting the environment. The world is heating up to a dangerous degree, disrupting planetary cycles and causing extreme weather conditions around the globe. While the drive for sustainability and renewability didn’t pick up much steam before the 2010s, more and more companies are striving to reduce their carbon footprints as people become more conscious of the environmental effects of their favorite products. America’s state-legal cannabis industry hasn’t been left behind, with players that make cannabis beverages ditching traditional packaging options for ecofriendly…

WednesdayNov 03, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Senate Committee Asks State Department to Account for Funds Spent on Drug War

A recent report filed by top senators has asked the State Department to explain how the billions in funding that was injected into various counter-narcotics programs across Latin America were used, as these programs haven’t yielded results. The report also calls out the federal government over the failed war on drugs. The report is part of the bill to finance the federal government that Chairman Patrick Leahy of the Senate Appropriations Committee introduced a couple of days ago. The panel stated that the incidence of corruption and violence related to drug trafficking in Latin America has increased steadily since the…