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ThursdayNov 11, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — New Study Finds That Cannabis Legalization Decreases Racially Biased Arrests

New research has found that states which maintain cannabis prohibition continue seeing increases in disparities in rates of arrest while those that decriminalize or legalize cannabis experience significant reductions in race-based arrests. The research was published by the American Medical Association in its JAMA journal. The report examined data collected from 43 states in the country in order to establish a clear pattern. The researchers from Saint Louis University and Eastern Virginia Medical School analyzed arrests between 2008 and 2019, with a focus on trends associated with race. They discovered that over that period of time, states which legalized marijuana…

WednesdayNov 10, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — The EU Legalizes CBD as Cosmetics Ingredient

Despite the CBD industry’s runaway success in the past couple of years, the sector’s position in several territories is tenuous at best. A relatively new product, cannabidiol (“CBD”) has attracted a ton of consumer attention thanks to claims of its medical efficacy. However, experts say that the hype has outpaced science because there is limited research into the possible benefits and risks of CBD. Furthermore, the European Cosmetic Regulation 1224/2009 prohibits the use of cannabis and its extracts in cosmetics. European authorities have been quite strict against firms in the CBD space as a result, passing policies such as the…

WednesdayNov 10, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — New Cannabis Users Show Soft Spot for Beverages, Edibles

America’s cannabis industry has achieved a great deal despite its young age. Initially, smoking cannabis flower was the most common consumption method, but as the industry matured, cannabis companies started developing alternative marijuana products. Customers can now buy a wide variety of cannabis-infused edibles and concentrates, which were a lot safer than flower because they do not involve smoking. However, if the cannabis market has proved one thing, it’s that it is constantly in flux, with customer preferences evolving and companied coming up with new products to meet demand. These days, edibles and beverages are winning over more new users…

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…